Three Star Family CC Home License
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The Little People's Place
Swannanoa, NC
· Buncombe County
WRAY AVENUE,
Swannanoa, NC 28778
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
11000807
License Issued
Oct 28, 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
License Conditions: Other - Children must play in fenced in play area. No more than 2 infants under 1 yr. old.
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About the Provider
THE LITTLE PEOPLE'S PLACE is a Three Star Family CC Home License in SWANNANOA NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 601 | 10A NCAC 09. 1706(a) |
| Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch today consisted of an Uncrushable sandwich, potato chips, strawberries, and milk. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. two (2) aerosol cans of sunscreen on the shelf above the diaper changer. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Two (2) electrical outlet uncovered beside the sink. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Since the program reopened on 3/16/2026 a monthly fire drill has not been conducted. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
| The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. Since the program reopened on 3/16/2026 an emergency drill has not been conducted. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Two (2) packs of plastic packaged diapers sitting below five (5) feet on the diaper changer and one (1) pack of plastic packaged diapers sitting below five (5) feet near the closet and crib. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Safe sleep checks were not conducted every fifteen (15) per safe sleep policy. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1964 | 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) |
| Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. A completed activity plan was not posted with the other posted items. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. One (1) child reenrolled on 3/16/2026 was missing the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2026-03-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 805 | .1725(a)(13) |
| All garbage was not stored in water-proof containers with tight fitting covers both indoors and outdoors. White garbage bag was observed sitting on the floor to the right of the island in the kitchen floor. The bag was not contained by a waterproof container or tied shut. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1404 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(5) |
| Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded. While monitoring medications, I observed one (1) buttpaste that expired 7/2024. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1804 | .1724(b) |
| Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. While observing the sleep room, I observed the sleep poster and policy were not posted in the sleep area where the infant was sleeping. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1876 | .1714(e ) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The EPR plan was missing the newly enrolled children’s emergency information form. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. While monitoring the sleep room plastic wipe packaging and plastic diaper packaging was observed on the bottom shelf of the diaper changer | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1943 | .1724(a)(11) |
| An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device. While observing the infant sleep room, I observed one (1) infant asleep in a seating device inside the pack-n-play. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 1405 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(4) |
| Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7). Child ND did not have an authorization for up to twelve (12) months to apply Boudeaux’s Buttpaste diaper cream | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the laundry room area, the aerosol can of Coppertone sunscreen and Off Bug spray was located in an unlocked cabinet. Outside, there was an open bag of Bug B Gone located against the back of the house on the ground, and a can of Valspar paint located sitting at the back of the house under the covered area. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 709 | 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) |
| Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. Outside in the fenced in outdoor area, the back of the climbing structure, a support board at the base of the climbing structure was broken. The fence was not secured to the post around the play area causing the fence to gap open between the post and fence creating a potential entrapment. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 712 | 10 A NCAC .1719(a)(22) |
| Footings that anchor the outdoor equipment were exposed. Footing below the slide was exposed. | |||
| 2023-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-10 | Violation | 703 | .1719(a)(2) |
| Emptied firearms (handguns, rifles, shotguns, etc.) and ammunition (bullets, shotgun shells) were not stored separately in locked storage. Firearm stored in unlocked filing cabinet to the right as you walk into the master bedroom. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1725 | .1721(f)(4)(A)(B) |
| All program records including documentation of operator qualifications, were not maintained on file for as long as the license remains valid, with the exception of items outlined in .1721(f)(4)(A)(B). A negative TB test was not on file for review for J. Hensley. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1931 | .1719(a )(12) |
| Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. Emergency Telephone numbers was not posted and visible to see. | |||
| 2022-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-18 | Violation | 712 | 10 A NCAC .1719(a)(22) |
| Footings that anchor the outdoor equipment were exposed. The footings that anchor the slide were exposed. | |||
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