Three Star Center License
✓ Licensed
The Learning Ladder Academy
Franklin, NC
· Macon County
1157 EAST MAIN STREET,
Franklin, NC 28734
Quick Facts
Capacity
34 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
56000170
License Issued
Feb 27, 2019
Expired
Feb 27, 2019
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
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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-13 | 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. Summary of Law was not posted. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The hollow blocks were splintered and contained mold. There was busy bead board that was attached to the wall on the playground, all colors have worn off, and it contains mold. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | 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. There was a storage shelf that held hollow blocks containing rust. There were two (2) children, using 4 child-size chairs to sit on in the fall zone area of the climbing structure. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. one new staff (S.W.)hired 4/28/26, did not have the orientation document on file for review. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | 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. Seven (7) staff members included the owner have not been hired on the ABCMS Provider Portal. After reviewing the ABCMS provider portal there is an account listed and there are six (6) staff members listed that are no longer employed at this facility. The owner is linked to this account with an expired criminal background letter. The owner has a current criminal background letter that is not linked to this account. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-176L |
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Eighteen (18) were signed in by a parent or guardian on 3/30/26 noted the time of arrival. However, eleven (11) children were signed out by the parent or guardian, but departure time was not noted on the daily sign in and out sheet. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 427 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(d)(2) |
| Children three years old or older were in care and the schedule did not include times and/or activities that were developmentally appropriate for the children in care. A child that struggles with anxiety at naptime, sat at a table for two hours with no activity | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. One (1) child in space #2 had their head covered during naptime. One (1) child in space # 1 had their head covered during naptime. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence from the playground, the lower fence next to staff parking, the fence is measuring 3’9. The fence going up the hill from the staff parking lot is measuring 3’9 for the first 3 panels. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | 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. One new staff member hired on 3/30/26 did not have a medical on file for review prior to employment. Staff members have a scheduled appointment to get the medical completed on 4/17/26. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the two stationary play structures is measuring between 1” to 3”. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-27 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The Activity Plan was not current in space 2. It was dated for 2/19/2024.There was no activity plan posted in space 1. | |||
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