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SUCCESS ACADEMY FOR 3'S AND 4'S
Camden, NC
· Camden County
151 GUMBERRY ROAD,
Camden, NC 27921
Quick Facts
Capacity
96 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
15000022
License Holder
SUCCESS ACADEMY FOR 3'S AND 4'S
License Issued
Jun 22, 2025
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 - Meets enhanced ratios minus one
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About the Provider
SUCCESS ACADEMY FOR 3'S AND 4'S is a Five Star Center License in CAMDEN NC, with a maximum capacity of 96 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0826-088L |
| 2026-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-088L |
| 2026-08-13 | Violation | 505 | .0901(e) |
| Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. It was reported that a child who had left their water bottle inside was not initially allowed to retrieve it from their cubby. | |||
| 2026-08-13 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. In video footage from August 6, 2026, a teacher was observed pulling a child off the climber by yanking them by their arm, causing them to fall to the ground. A second observation from the same footage, showed a teacher pulling a child by their arm off a pretend fire truck, causing the child to fall to the ground. | |||
| 2026-08-13 | Violation | 908 | .1803(b) |
| Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. During a review of video footage from August 6, 2026, time out was used for three children, three years of age, for an unknown reason that occurred as the class was exiting the room to go to the playground. They sat separated on the border of the fall zone but were released to play after four minutes. | |||
| 2026-08-13 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. It was reported that teachers would respond to a child’s misbehavior by using the word, “shame” that led to the other children repeating the word like a chant. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-28 | 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 posted activity plan was dated August 10 - August 14. In Space 4, an activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On playgrounds 2 and 3, the mulch has deteriorated and needs to be replaced to a depth of six (6) inches. Grass has encroached into the fall zone of the complex climbers | |||
| 2026-07-28 | 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, an aerosol can of Homeline Disinfectant Spray was stored out of reach in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the classroom but was not maintained in locked storage. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 4, the medication permission form for Coppertone Sport sunscreen did not include the specific name of the product and was authorized from May 15, 2025 - May 15, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | 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. An incident report completed on July 20, 2026 did not include the name of the facility, facility ID#, check fcch or center, age of child, name of child care consultant, medical treatment received, witness to incident, location of incident, cause of injury, name of staff completing form, how the parent was contacted, when the parent was contacted, name of person who contacted parent. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-09 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On Playground 2, a vertical slat on the wooden barrier behind the shed was broken, creating sharp edges. On the south side of the complex climber, the gray paint was chipping. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | 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. An Albuterol inhaler was stored in a child's backpack in a cubby and was not stored out of reach of children. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | 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. In Space 1, an Albuterol inhaler was stored with its chamber, but the box with the prescription label was not available. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | 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. The staff medical report for an employee hired on August 18, 2025 was not available until January 15, 2026. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan for a child with a chronic condition was dated September 10, 2024 and was not updated annually. | |||
| 2025-10-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The Authorized Individual for the owner did not complete a criminal background check prior to the expiration of the qualification letter. The previous qualification letter expired on August 29, 2024, but the new Qualification Letter was not received until October 9, 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | 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. Two aerosol cans of shave cream were stored in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children, but were not locked. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The medication permission form for an Albuterol Inhaler in Space 3 expired on June 1, 2024. The permission form was not renewed, and the medication was not returned to the parent. | |||
| 2024-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-256L |
| 2024-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-256L |
| 2024-07-08 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A preschool-age child, five years of age, was not adequately supervised on the playground and was able to exit from one playground to two other fenced-in playgrounds unnoticed until the child returned indoors and was found by a staff member. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-03 | 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 staff member hired on August 28, 2023 was required to complete child maltreatment training by November 28, 2023 but did not complete it until January 4, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-302L |
| 2024-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-185L |
| 2024-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-185L |
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On January 17, 2024, a child, three years of age, was left alone on the playground for forty-three minutes. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 1212 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(d) |
| Centers with more than two staff did not have written personnel policies. Staff did not follow the center's supervision policy for counting children when transitioning to and from the playground. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Staff did not follow policies and procedures for documenting when children are regrouped from one classroom to another classroom to maintain staff/child ratios or space capacity as described in the facility's approved Corrective Action Plan Stipulation #2 for a Written Warning issued on March 24, 2023. This is in violation of 10A NCAC 09 .2205(2). | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-198L |
| 2023-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-198L |
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left a classroom with twelve children sleeping at naptime for three minutes. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1222-047A |
| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-218L |
| 2023-10-30 | 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. In Spaces 1 and 5, an OTC bottle of Benadryl and a prescription bottle of Cetirizine were stored out of reach of children but were not in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | 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. The following medications were present but did not have a current, complete or correct medication permission form: Space 3: EpiPen and Benadryl; Ventolin; Clindamycin; Space 5: Cetirizine, Albuterol, and EpiPen; 2nd Albuterol; Space 6: EpiPen; 2nd EpiPen, Albuterol; 3rd EpiPen. Except for the Clindamycin, staff stated that the medications had not been administered. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. In Space 3, Clindamycin as administered to a child with a medication permission form, but there was no documentation of administration. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Eight staff who started work between August 28, 2023 and September 1, 2023 had not received 16 hours of orientation. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-218L |
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child, two years of age, was left alone in a classroom for thirty-five minutes. | |||
| 2023-10-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0923-122L |
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-122L |
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-078L |
| 2023-09-19 | 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. Documentation of a negative TB screening or TB test was not available for a substitute hired on August 1, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A current, completed health questionnaire was not available for a substitute hired on August 1, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | 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 current, completed staff emergency information form was not available for a substitute hired on August 1, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A teacher swatted a child's hand to prevent the child from touching another child's rash. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1222-047A |
| 2023-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-05 | 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. In forty-five of eighty-three children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the Summary of NC Child Care Law was not available. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. In four of sixteen staff files reviewed, documentation of an annual review of the center's Emergency Medical Care Plan was not available. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | 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. In four of twelve staff files reviewed, a staff medical report was not available. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | 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. In four of sixteen staff files reviewed, documentation of a negative TB test or TB screening was not available. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | 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. In one of sixteen staff files reviewed, a staff person hired on May 1, 2023 did not complete an approved First Aid course by August 1, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | 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. In one of sixteen staff files reviewed, a staff person hired on May 1, 2023 did not complete an approved CPR course by August 1, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. In four of sixteen children's records reviewed, documentation of an annual review of the center's EPR Plan was not available. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. In forty-seven of eighty-three children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the center's tobacco restriction policy was not available. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. In thirty-six of eighty-three children's files reviewed, documentation of receipt of the SBS/AHT Policy was not available. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1222-047A |
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1222-047A |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. During todays visit the classroom for two to three year olds was out of ratio and the number of children exceeded the required group size. Also, the classroom for three to four year old children was out of ratio. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. On June 9, 2023, the administrator stated in an email that a staff medical report was received and in the staff member's file. On June 13, 2023, the staff medical report was not available for review. | |||
| 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. Four outlets that were not in use in the unlocked administrator’s office, copy room, and work room were not protected with an outlet cover. | |||
| 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, an aerosol can of Clorox Disinfectant spray was stored out of reach in an unlocked cabinet above the sink but was not maintained in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | 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 who started on May 1, 2023 did not have a Staff Medical Report on file. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space 3 after naptime when children were awake, a teacher left the classroom to start a load of laundry leaving the second teacher remaining in the classroom alone with fourteen children, three to five years of age. Enhanced staff/child ratios minus one for groups with children three years of age is 1:9. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Staff did not follow policies and procedures for documenting when children are regrouped from one classroom to another classroom to maintain staff/child ratios or space capacity as described in the facility's approved Corrective Action Plan Stipulation #2. This is in violation of 10A NCAC 09 .2205(2). | |||
| 2023-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-09 | 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. In four of ten children's files reviewed, a statement verifying receipt of the Summary of NC Child Care Law was not available. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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, a canister of Clorox Wipes was stored out of reach of children but was not in locked storage. In Space 1, an aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray and a canister of Zep Wipes were stored out of reach of children but were not locked. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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 who started on May 1, 2023 did not have a Staff Medical Report available in her file. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1316 | .0802 (c)(4) |
| Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. In four of ten children's files reviewed, information required in the Health Care Needs section was not available to complete or was not completed. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. In three of ten children's files reviewed, a statement authorizing emergency medical care in the absence of the parent was not available to complete or was not completed. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. In one of ten children's files reviewed, a child's medical report was not available for a child enrolled on January 14, 2022. In one of ten children's files reviewed, the child's medical report for a child enrolled on August 8, 2022 was not received until November 30, 2022 | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. In two of ten children's files reviewed, a signed statement that the discipline policy was received and reviewed with the parent was not available. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space 3, a lead teacher left the classroom, leaving a floater alone with thirteen children, two through three years of age. (Staff/child ratios for Space 3 are 1:9.) In Space 1, the lead teacher was alone with ten children, two through three years of age in the morning. After lunch while children were still awake, the lead teacher left a floater alone in the classroom with ten children, two through three years of age. (Staff/child ratios for Space 1 are 1:8.) | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. In three of ten children's files reviewed, there was not a statement for the parent to sign that they had received the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma Policy. | |||
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