Smart Kids Stream Academy
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About the Provider
Smart Kids STREAM Academy is a newly renovated child care center specialized in stimulating young minds through Science, Technolog, Reading, Arts, Engineering and Math. Your child will thrive and be treated with love, care, and respect. We provide a fun learning environment for all age groups supervised by CPR/First Aid trained teachers. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are also provided for your children. For additional information, please schedule a tour!
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Tuesday7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Friday7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was completed six (6) days late and not completed annually. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. Two (2) school-age children were in attendance at the facility from 6/1/25 to 6/5/26. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3, the lesson plan had a date of 6/12 to 6/18. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in the kitchen read fifty (50) degrees F. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of advil was observed on the table in the lobby. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff file did not have the required number of hours completed and recorded. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #1A, I observed a staff member’s protein shake, chips and cookies on a classroom table. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1832 | .0801 (a)(5) |
| Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. One (1) child's file did not have the health care needs section completed to it's entirety. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. In space #1A, a staff member threatened a child during rest/quiet time stating to them that they would call their parents after redirection was not successful. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, the activity plan was displayed on a laptop and not posted. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence), In space #2, the IFP's were in binder and not posted. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space #4, children did not wash their hands before eating. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space #4, staff did not wash their hands before serving children. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff file did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One (1) staff member did not complete six (6) hours in the first two (2) weeks. Five and a half (5.5) were completed. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-098A |
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-134L |
| 2025-11-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The inspection dated for 3/19/25 was not sent within seven (7) days and the inspection was incomplete. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #3, I observed children not signed in for today. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 411 | GS 110-91(2)(i) |
| Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. In space #4, I observed a child asleep in the library center. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, the fridge thermometer that was not legible, the red temperature dial read up to 50 degrees. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The storage cart holding the Legos was also broken. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Standing water was observed in the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #4, the staff area door was unlocked where I observed a hand sanitizer below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. I observed infant cribs with loose fitted sheets. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. I observed the date of the last revision on the EPR plan for 12/8/23. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One (1) staff file did not have an updated professional development plan. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-130A |
| 2025-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-130A |
| 2025-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-130A |
| 2025-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).The allergies and preferences list had children receiving only water and not a milk substitute for mealtimes. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff file had reviewed the SBS policy after providing care. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #4, I observed the screen log with children’s names but all other sections missing the domain and time. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 1031 | .0302(d)(1)(B) |
| Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file. Two (2) staff files were missing education, training, experience on their application. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff file did not have the medical report from DCDEE on file before their first day of employment. One (1) staff who was a rehire had a medical report that was more than twelve (12) months old. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) staff file who was a rehire had a TB test on file that was more than 12 months old. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One (1) staff file was missing: a completed employment application, shaken baby policy review policy, review of emergency medical care plan, review of the EPR plan, and personnel policies. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two (2) staff files did not have their orientation form completed to their entirety with dates, hours and provider signature for the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Four (4) staff files did not have the required six (6) clock hours for the first two weeks. One (1) staff file who was a re-hire did not complete their orientation after being re-hired over a year. Two (2) staff files were missing the date, time and provider signature of orientation topics for the first two weeks. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-130A |
| 2024-11-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-130A |
| 2024-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-130A |
| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-323L |
| 2024-08-28 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) staff did not have their TB test on file on or before the first day of employment. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-358A |
| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-130A |
| 2024-07-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Staff failed to ensure a safe environment when they served a two year old child grits that spilled on his knee causing a second degree burn. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. Although the first aid poster was posted in a common area, majority of the poster was blocked. In addition staff applied ice to a burn which did not align proper posted first aid procedures. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Staff did not complete an incident report immediately following a two year old child sustaining a second degree burn. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. In space #1b, I overheard staff stating two (2) children needed juice in lieu of milk. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #1b, I observed a screen log with documented screen time for 2-year-old children on 2/16 and 2/20 for thirty (30) minutes. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space #3, I observed dirty bibs, milk, and cups in the sink. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #2, I observed cribs that were not placed at least (eighteen) 18 inches apart or separated by the plexi glass. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In space #3, I observed three (3) ointments with no identifying labels nor names of who they belonged to. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #2, I observed two (2) cribs with loose crib sheets. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 886 | .0606(a)(5) |
| The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. In space #2, I observed the temperature in this space reach 76- and 77-degrees Fahrenheit | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. K. A and B. J’s orientation was out of compliance for the first 2 and 6 weeks, topics and hours were not competed within the required timeframes. | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. For B.J, I observed a total of three (3) on-going training hours recorded out of the required twenty (20). | |||
| 2024-06-11 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. K. A and B. J’s orientation was out of compliance for the first 2 and 6 weeks, topics and hours were not completed within the required timeframes. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Space 1a did not have daily arrival times recorded for all children present. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. I observed standing water in the playground along with large debris. In the hallway I observed an unlocked door leading to an unlicensed space with hazards inside including a coffee machine. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #3, one (1) child had an expired ointment form on file. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Medical reports for two (2) staff were not completed on the required DCDEE form. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Four (4) staff did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Four (4) staff did not complete the required six (6) hours of orientation training within the first two weeks. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two (2) staff had completed the required training within over a year from employment date. | |||
| 2023-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 5/16/22, a fire inspection was completed on 6/9/23. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily records of arrival and departure times were not complete for today's date. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 613 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(f) |
| Crib sheets were not changed as needed or at least daily. I observed a soiled crib sheet in space #2. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In space #3 I observed an aerosol in a cabinet that was not locked. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were not logged on the incident log. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION (h) Refrigerated storage:(1) Refrigeration equipment shall be provided in such number and of such capacity to assure the maintenance of potentially hazardous food at required temperatures during storage. Each refrigerator shall be provided with a numerically scaled indicating thermometer, accurate to ±3°F (± 1.5°C) located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the refrigerator and located to be easily readable. Recording thermometers, accurate to ±3°F (±1.5°C), may be used in lieu of indicating thermometers. I observed no thermometer in the refrigerator located in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-25 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A plastic bag and trash were observed in the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. J.B's last emergency information form was dated for 5/2/22. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. I observed standing water in the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. First Aid certifications were not current on file for L.C, R.B, C.H, C.D and M.S. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. CPR certifications were not on file or current for L.C, R.B, C.H, C.D, and M.S. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. J.B did not have a current Health Questionnaire on file and available for review. The Health Questionnaires for C.M, R.B and K.G were not separate from personnel files. The medical report for K.G was not maintained seperate form personnel files. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. M.S did not have a medical report on file and available for review. Staff C.G, W.P, J.K had a medical report older than twelve (12) months. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. W.P did not have a TB test/screening form on file and available for review. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. J.K, M.S and C.G did not have the minimum of sixteen (16) hours of orientation within the first six (6) weeks. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M.S did not have a first aid certification on file and available for review. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. M.S did not have a CPR certification on file and available for review. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. M.S, C.G, J.K and A.L did not have six (6) clock hours of training within the first two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. File for C.G did not have medical records separate from personnel file. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. M.S did not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
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