Four Star Center License
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The Learning Circle
Durham, NC
· Durham County
1321 TRALEA DRIVE,
Durham, NC 27707
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32000073
License Holder
ALICIA D. MCNAIR
License Issued
Dec 1, 2017
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 CIRCLE is a Four Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 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.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A current documented fire drill was not completed on a monthly basis. The last fire drill was conducted on 1/9/26. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | 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 health questionnaire for the owner/director was not available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2025-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The owner and director's ITS SIDS training expired 6/9/24. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 504 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806 |
| Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. There was a jug of 1% milk in the refrigerator that expired on 3/4/24. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member did not have an updated health questionnaire on file for review during today's visit. The employee last annual health questionnaire was on 1/4/23. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. A staff member did not complete the required training hours according to her education and experience. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was in the kitchen without direct supervision, while the teacher was down the hall with three other children. | |||
| 2023-03-16 | Violation | 875 | 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) |
| The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. A staff member did not clean hands in between wiping two children noses while being outdoors. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. The floors in space #2 are visibly soiled. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A current fire drill was not documented and available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | 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 employee did not have a current First Aid certificate on file for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | 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 employee did not have a current CPR certificate on file for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One employee did not have a current annual evaluation or staff development plan available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were eight (8) children, one (1) to eight (8) years of age, in space #1 with one caregiver present. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | 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. A current emergency drill was not documented and available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There were seven (7) children, ages 1 to 8years, present with one caregiver today. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher left five (5) children alone in space #1 age ranging from three (3) to five (5) years of age to go outside to notify the owner that I was there. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have a log to document incidents as they occur for record keeping purposes. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A beanbag in classroom #2 is torn and a tricycle on the playground has a loose and broken seat. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. Floors and carpets are visibly soiled. | |||
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