Four Star Center License
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Stephanie's Grace Childcare Center
Farmville, NC
· Pitt County
3637 SOUTH GEORGE STREET,
Farmville, NC 27828
Quick Facts
Capacity
15 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
74000907
License Holder
STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER LLC
License Issued
May 1, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Outdoor play restricted to fenced area only.
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About the Provider
STEPHANIE'S GRACE CHILDCARE CENTER is a Four Star Center License in FARMVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 15 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-12 | 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 documented fire drill at the facility was conducted on 8/6/24, a fire inspection was not scheduled or obtained within 12 months. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-19 | 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 documented fire drill at the facility was conducted on 8/6/24, a fire inspection was not scheduled or obtained within 12 months. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the summary of child care laws. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | 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 classroom space #1 a cell phone played children's songs and learning videos, the screen was in view of children two years of age. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The administrator did not have a current health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities operational policy. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One of five children's records reviewed did not have a signed acknowledgment of receipt of the facilities parent participation plan. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 8/22/2g had an immunization record on file dated 1/16/2026. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The administrators qualification letter expired on 1/12/26 and new letter was not on file. | |||
| 2026-02-19 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One of five children's records did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facilities smoking and tobacco restrictions. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-15 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was posted for the day. Meals and snacks were not planned 1 week in advance. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground near the border containment at the back of the playground there was a large hole creating a tripping hazard. There was an active ant hill on near the hole on the inside of the containment border. On the emergency exit ramp outside of classroom space #1 there was a rail protruding. Mold and mildew is present on the railing at the door to the playground. | |||
| 2025-07-15 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not available for June 2025. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-06 | 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. Staff hired on 4/29/24 received 5 hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator did not complete the ABCMS provider portal training. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | 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. Staff hired on 4/29/24 had a training certificate on file dated 3/5/25. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-10 | 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. A can of Lysol Disinfectant spray was on a table in space #2. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff V. Fields- Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | 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. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | 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. Staff K. Vargas First Aid training expired May, 2023, a new training was not on file. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | 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. Staff K. Vargas CPR training expired May, 2023, a new training was not on file. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . On-going training hours for staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas were not on file. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a current staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1814 | .0607(d)(1)(B) |
| The EPR Plan did not include written procedures for accounting for all in attendance including: the name of the person(s) responsible for bringing the children, staff, volunteer and visitor attendance lists in the event of an emergency. The facilities EPR Plan procedures for accounting for all in attendance was undefined. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1815 | .0607(d)(2) |
| The EPR Plan did not include a description for how and when children shall be transported. The facilities EPR Plan did not include a description of how and when children shall be transported the section was listed as undefined. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1816 | .0607(d)(3) |
| The EPR Plan did not include methods for communicating with parents and emergency personnel or law enforcement. In the facilities EPR Plan the methods for communicating with parents was undefined. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff V. Fields-Rodgers and K. Vargas did not have a completed training certificate for the Medications in Child Care training on file. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Tree roots on the playground created a tripping hazard. The concrete base to the fence was exposed. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child enrolled on 3/21/22 application did not include the name of the child's health care professional. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last documented revision 3/29/22. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-19 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill on the emergency drill log was 10/31/2022. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Lunch included chicken nuggets, mixed veggies, kiwi, and apple juice. The menu reflected milk, chicken nuggets, mixed veggies, crackers, and apple sauce. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A board was loose on the exit ramp located right outside of classroom space one. A tricycle was missing handle bars and bars were rusted. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | 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. Two lip balms were in a child's bookbag hanging below five feet. On the playground a bottle of hand sanitizer was attached to the fence below five feet. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | 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 one a bottle of sprite was top of the shelf. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. No shelter in place or lockdown drills were documented. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | 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. Staff did not have a signed review of the shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy on file. | |||
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