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STEPPING STONES LEARNING ACADEMY #6, LLC
Stedman, NC
· Cumberland County
6658 CLINTON ROAD,
Stedman, NC 28391
Quick Facts
Capacity
92 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002561
License Holder
STEPPING STONES CHILDCARE ACADEMY, LLC
License Issued
Jun 5, 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 #6, LLC is a Five Star Center License in STEDMAN NC, with a maximum capacity of 92 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-304L |
| 2026-08-07 | 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. During interviews, it was confirmed that a child woke up from naptime, and the child's lips were "blue", "pale", "light blue". The parent was notified at pick-up, and it was stated that the parent, and the staff both noticed that the child's lips were "blue". An incident report was not completed. This was corrected when the staff member completed the incident report during today's visit. | |||
| 2026-08-07 | Violation | 873 | 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) |
| Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. It was confirmed during interviews, that a child woke up from naptime with "blue", "light blue", and "pale lips". The EMC was not followed. This was corrected when the staff member completed the incident report. The EMC plan was reviewed with all staff August 6, 2026. | |||
| 2026-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-22 | 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. The last shelter in place drill was January 16, 2025. The shelter in place or lockdown drill's record was incomplete. This was corrected when the administrator conducted a shelter-in-place drill and the record was completed. This was also corrected when the administrator completed the record sheet for the drill that was conducted on January 16, 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | 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. One staff member did not receive Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-287A |
| 2024-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-06 | 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. The summary of NC Child Care Law was not in one of the nine children files reviewed. The date of enrollment was August 12, 2024. This was corrected when the parent arrived later in the visit and was able to sign that the document was received. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | 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 an unlocked cabinet, there was one aerosol can of Febreze stored in an unlocked cabinet, greater than five feet from the floor. This was corrected when the administrator removed the aerosol can and placed in a locked area. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Space #1, the safe sleep policy was not posted in the classroom. This was corrected when the administrator posted the safe sleep policy in the classroom. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | 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. The written permission was not in one of the nine children files reviewed. The date of enrollment was August 12, 2024. This was corrected when the parent arrived later in the visit and was able to sign that the document was received. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | 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. The operational policy signed receipt, was not in one of the nine children files reviewed. The date of enrollment was August 12, 2024. This was corrected when the parent arrived later in the visit and was able to sign that the document was received. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | 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. The parent participation plan's receipt of copy was not in one of the nine children files reviewed. The date of enrollment was August 12, 2024. This was corrected when the parent arrived later in the visit and was able to sign that the document was received. | |||
| 2024-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-287A |
| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-287A |
| 2024-08-26 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member failed to treat children in a nurturing or appropriate manner when she yelled at children and used profanity in their presence. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-04 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There were three electrical outlets that were not covered with safety plugs. The electrical outlets were corrected and covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2024-01-04 | 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, there was one bottle of disinfectant and one bottle of sanitizer stored in an unlocked cabinet, less than 5 feet from the floor. The administrator locked the cabinet and stored the key in a different location. | |||
| 2024-01-04 | 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. The Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months or the drill record was incomplete. The last drill on record occurred on July 28, 2023. The lockdown drill was conducted during today's visit and this violation was corrected. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. An electrical outlet in Space #2, and two electrical outlets in Space #4, not in use, which were located in Spaces used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | 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. A new employee, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in Spaces #2 and #3. The activity plan posted in Space #6 was dated April 10-14, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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. A staff member, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional. This is a repeated violation from 2/21/2023. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Prior to employment (3/31/2023), a Criminal Background Check was not completed for Ashley Taylor (DOB 10/2/1982). The DCDEE CBC qualification letter on file was issued 4/4/2023. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. Three children, ages eight to ten months, were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be bottle fed. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In Space #4, a mat used for sleeping was not stored to prevent contamination. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Two packs of Neosporin antibiotic ointment were stored inside an unlocked first-aid kit on the vehicle used to transport children. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with staff, identified on the staff and training worksheet, whenever the plan was revised. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. A child care provider, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. New staff, who had contact with children, identified on the staff and training worksheet did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. A staff member, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not successfully complete recertification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. A staff member, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not successfully complete recertification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. New employees, identified on the staff and training worksheet, did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1204 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(c) |
| Copies of operational policies and any subsequent changes were not distributed to staff. Copies of operational policies were not distributed to staff, identified on the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1230 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) |
| Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff, identified on the staff and training worksheet, at employment. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). In Space #1, a potential biocontaminant (soiled diaper) was not discarded in a covered plastic lined receptacle. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff, identified on the staff and training worksheet, prior to providing care with children. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Staff, 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. | |||
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