The Learning Ladder Academy - Franklin NC Three Star Center License

1157 EAST MAIN STREET , FRANKLIN NC 28734
(828) 342-9241

About the Provider

Description: THE LEARNING LADDER ACADEMY is a Three Star Center License in FRANKLIN NC, with a maximum capacity of 34 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.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 56000170
  • Capacity: 34
  • Age Range: 2 through 12
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-07-19 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-07-19 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. A child was on his iPad sent by parents. Parents requested it be used to calm him down and during nap time.
2023-06-29 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-29 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.
2022-11-28 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-28 Violation 714 .0605(g)
Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The back fence is not secure to the wall. The house behind the wall has pets that can easily come through the 4 inch gap. The space is large enough for children to put hands , head and arms through.
2022-11-28 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Cement blocks on the playground are exposed with sharp edges. The blocks are stationary and are at the entrance the children use going to the playground.
2022-11-28 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing on playground under large structure measured 2 inches. Surfacing under small Structure measured 4 inches.
2022-08-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-08-09 Violation 1866 .0605(j)(2)
Other surfacing materials not identified in rule were used that did not meet the ASTM standards, were not installed, maintained, and/or replaced according to manufacturer's instructions. On playground surfacing had large sticks as long as twelve (12) inches were through out the fall zone. All surfacing should meet ASTM standards.
2022-06-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-06-22 Violation 1868 .0605(m)(1-4)
When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. New mulch is needed for adequate surfacing in all fall zones.
2022-06-22 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The small riding track had tripping hazardous from screws missing in multiple places. Exposed concrete at the end of the covered porch was also a tripping hazard.
2022-06-22 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. There had been no review of EPR plan with any staff member.
2022-05-11 Unannounced Inspection No

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