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STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY #5, LLC
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
6016 FISHER ROAD,
Fayetteville, NC 28304
Quick Facts
Capacity
126 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002552
License Holder
STEPPING STONES CHILDCARE ACADEMY, LLC
License Issued
Aug 24, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY #5, LLC is a Four Star Center License in FAYETTEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 126 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #1, a shelf lined with plastic contact paper was peeling. In space #6, a cabinet with staff members' personal belonging was not secured with an approved lock. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the contact paper from the shelf and placed a magnetic lock on the cabinet. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. In the outdoor play area, two (2) metal dump trucks and three (3) tricycles had exposed rust spots. The climbing composite structure had chipping paint and areas of rust on posts and spiral pole. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 1106 | GS 110-91(13) |
| Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. A booster seat dated March 29, 2016 was being used to transport children expired after 10 years after the manufactured date. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the booster seat from the vehicle. | |||
| 2026-08-10 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. A copy of the facility's prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy was not signed by a parent of a child enrolled on May 25, 2025. The violation was corrected during the visit when the parent signed the receipt copy of the policy and administrators placed it in the child's file. | |||
| 2026-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-21 | 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. Accessible to children in space #7, two (2) containers of disinfectant wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the containers of disinfectant wipes and placed them in a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | 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. In the outdoor area used for toddlers, the steps of a portable resin Little Tykes climber with slide was broken. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 1444 | 10A NCAC 09 .2508(c)(1-13) |
| Program operating for more than 3 hours per day did not make 4 activities available daily. In space #2 used for school-aged children, at least 4 activities were not available daily for children based on the posted activity plan. | |||
| 2025-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-12 | 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 certification for five (5) staff members was not from an approved training organization. | |||
| 2025-02-12 | 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 certification for five (5) staff members was not from an approved training organization. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-449A |
| 2024-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-449A |
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the playground used by infants and toddlers, a resin climber measuring 24 inches, was not installed over protective surfacing. The violation was corrected when the administrator moved the climber inside of the sandpit where the surfacing measured 6 inches. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, an electrical security pole from the electric company had a metal cover attached to the pole that was not secured and exposed black pipes and wires. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | 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. Accessible to children in space #7, containers of Desitin cream, Aquaphor, sunblock cream, and a bottle of insect repellent was stored in an unlocked cabinet near the diapering changing area. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed all medications and placed them into the locked medication storage box that was inside the same cabinet. This is a repeat violation cited on September 12, 2023. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children under three years of age in space #6, a box of plastic gloves were stored on the diaper changing table and broken crayons were in a bin on an open shelf. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed the box of gloves on a shelf that was 5 feet from the fished floor. The administrator removed the broken crayons from the shelf and replaced them with new crayons. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two staff members, N.S. and J.M., did not completed the required Recognizing and Responding the Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topic. | |||
| 2024-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0723-059A |
| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-449A |
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-449A |
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The Children's Allergy and Medical Notice form was posted in the kitchen and classroom where the meal was prepared and the child was eating; however, staff members failed to review the form prior to serving a child a food item with a known allergy ingredient. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Staff members placed a twenty-month-old child in an unsafe environment when they fed the child a known allergen and the child had an allergic reaction. In addition, staff members failed to follow the child's medical action plan, further placing the child at risk for harm and/or injury. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The application had a medical action plan attached for a known allergy; however, staff members failed to follow the action plan. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 509 | .0901(h) |
| Food required for any special diet was not provided by parent or center. Based on an incident report that was received from the administrator, a child with a know food allergy was served peanut butter crackers for snack on April 4, 2024. Food required for the child's special diet or food substitution was not provided by the parent or the center. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. The current menu posted in the food preparation area stated children were served cheese crackers for snack on April 4, 2024. Based on an incident report submitted by the administrator, it was confirmed that peanut butter crackers were served for snack on April 4, 2024. The violation was corrected when the administrator corrected the menu in the food prep area to reflect the snack that was served on April 4, 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. Documentation was not on file verifying that three (3) new staff members received six clock hours of training in required topic areas within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0723-059A |
| 2024-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0723-059A |
| 2024-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0723-059A |
| 2024-01-18 | 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. One staff member whose start date was August 22, 2023 did not have a current First Aid certification on file that should have been completed by November 27, 2023. During today's visit the staff member scheduled to renew the First Aid Training on February 24, 2024. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | 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. One staff member did not have a current CPR Training certification on file, the staff member date of employment was on August 22, 2023 and should have completed the training by November 22, 2023. During today's visit, the staff member scheduled the CPR training for February 24, 2024. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0723-059A |
| 2023-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-12 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #7, bottles belonging to a child were not labeled with a date and one sippy cup was not labeled with a date or name. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor play area, a hole was in the poured surfacing underneath the climbing equipment and uneven pavement on the concrete basketball court, causing trip hazards. A fence picket was loose and not attached to the fence post. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | 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. Accessible to children in space #5, tubes of diaper creams and ointments were stored in an unlocked cabinet near the diapering area. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A tube of medication labeled Desonide Cream for a child was not in the original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Accessible to children in space #5, plastic shopping bags containing children's clothing and shoes were stored on top of the children's storage cubbies. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The vehicle registration sticker issued by NCDMV for a transit van (KCY 5124) was dated "Temporary 1/2023" was not current and up to date. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were not consistently documented on incident log, two incident reports on completed on a one-year-old child completed on two separate days, the one dated 7/5/23 was documented on the incident log but the one dated 6/30/23 was not. Other previous incident reports for the same child not related to the case were also not documented on the incident log consistently. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One-year-old child was not adequately supervised after falling off a table multiple times causing a mark/injury to chin and staff member found a deep cut on the child's hand, cause of injury unknown. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 873 | 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) |
| Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. EMC plan not followed regarding delay in contacting parents for at least four hours after child got sand/dirt in eyes causing severe swelling. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill practiced at the facility and recorded on the Emergency Drill Log was January 30, 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-21 | Violation | 1106 | GS 110-91(13) |
| Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. Six school-age children, identified on the transportation list at the facility, were not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device during a.m. and p.m. transport. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was not located inside the vehicle (2020 Ford Van, License Plate TEM5278) used for transportation. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency and identifying information, including the child's photograph, was not in the vehicle for six school-age children being transported in the a.m. and p.m. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Before six school-age children, identified on the transportation list at the facility, were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. | |||
| 2022-12-21 | 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. A teacher, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment (DOE 9/1/22). | |||
| 2022-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 718 | .0605(m)(2) |
| Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. The tot swings in Outdoor Space #2 did not measure two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below (2 X 6 feet 5 inches) beyond the external limits of the equipment. It measured 9 feet 5 inches to the front and 8 feet 4 inches to the rear. | |||
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The fence in the outdoor learning environment was in poor repair. In Outdoor Space #1, the chain link fence was detached from the top of the fence, leaving an opening/gap for adults, children, and/or animals to access while children are in care. Additionally, there was rust on the top of the fencing in Outdoor Spaces #1 and #2. | |||
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