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Tickles & Giggles Family Childcare Center, Llc
Spring Lake, NC
· Cumberland County
174 W MANCHESTER ROAD,
Spring Lake, NC 28390
Quick Facts
Capacity
49 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002466
License Holder
TICKLES & GIGGLES FAMILY CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC
License Issued
Jan 15, 2021
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
TICKLES & GIGGLES FAMILY CHILDCARE CENTER, LLC is a One Star Center License in SPRING LAKE NC, with a maximum capacity of 49 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was dated 2/28/25. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, there were children one year of age grouped with one three year old child. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the outdoor area, grass was used as surfacing on the right side of the Dome Climber facing the roadway. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. One van that transports children (K**-3***) did not have a current vehicle inspection and registration (expired 10/31/25). | |||
| 2026-03-25 | 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 staff member did not have a current First Aid certification on file. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | 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 staff member did not have a current CPR certification on file. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not complete the first two weeks of orientation. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One van that transports children did not have a fire extinguisher located in the vehicle (K**-3***). One van that transports children did not have a first aid kit located in the vehicle (J**-5***). | |||
| 2026-03-25 | 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. The facility's ABCMS Roster was not completed and ready for review. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. At least one staff member with ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room (space #1). | |||
| 2025-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-286A |
| 2025-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-13 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #1, there was one box of plastic gloves stored on top of the diaper table and items stored in plastic bags in cubbies lower than five feet above the floor. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | 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. One new staff member did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | 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 member did not have six weeks documentation of orientation on file. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new staff member did not have the first two weeks documentation of orientation on file. | |||
| 2025-10-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-286A |
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-06 | 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. There was a missing wooden panel on the outdoor ramp handrail with an opening measuring 6 1/2 inches in width. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The ramp used by spaces #1 and #2 had peeling yellow paint. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. One container of foam blocks were stored on a shelf in space #3, accessible to children two years of age. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. Two staff members working in space #1, did not wash their hands after changing a child's diaper. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. In space #1, two staff members did not wash children's hands after changing their diapers. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. One staff member in space #1, did not sanitize the diaper changing surface after changing a child's diaper. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. There were peeling paint and exposed sheetrock around the green walls in the space between the kitchen and space #1. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch, protective surfacing, on the playground with the swing set and stationary equipment measured approximately less than one-half inch and not the required six inches of surfacing throughout the playground area. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. The climbing dome did not measure at least six feet from the corner of the wooden bordered sandbox. It measured approximately four feet. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 718 | .0605(m)(2) |
| Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. The surfacing for the swing set did not measure two times the length of the pivot point to the surface. It measured approximately five feet to the border. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | 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 employee (N.S., DOE 10/15/24) did not have a medical report prior to employment. The medical report was on file and dated 10/18/24. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | 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. One employee (N.S., DOE 10/15/24) did not have TB test results prior to employment. The TB test results were on file and dated 10/18/24. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee did not complete the required sixteen hours of orientation within six weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two staff members did not complete six clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The attendance in space #1 was not maintained and recorded daily. The last day recorded was 11/14/24. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). During lunch, three children were served water instead of an approved milk substitution. | |||
| 2024-11-21 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member did not have a signed and dated acknowledgement form on file regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. An Acknowledgement form was completedd, signed, and placed in employee's file. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-14 | Violation | 487 | .0510(e)(2) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not made available to children on a daily basis. In space #1, materials were stored on a counter and were not available to children. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. There were three broken tiles on the bathroom floor used by space #3. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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. In space #2, there was one uncovered electrical outlet. In space #4, there were five uncovered electrical outlets. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The emergency medical care plan was not reviewed with staff annually. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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 staff member (D.D.) did not have First Aid certification on file. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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. One staff member (J.H.) did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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. Staff did not review the EPR plan annually. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member (J.H.) did not complete health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted or available for review in space #2. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | 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. One staff member did not complete the required hours of on-going training (B.S needs 8.5 hours). | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical statement was not on file for three children enrolled in the program. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's immunization record was not on file. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three bottles stored in the refrigerator in space #1 were not labeled with child'e name aand date, and three bottles with names, did not have dates. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were four rusted heating and air vents on the floor in the hallway bathroom, in spaces #1, #3, and in the staff break area used by children from space #3 during meals. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (S.D., DOE-7/7/22) did not complete orientation within six weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Three staff members (S.D., A.J., and T.V.) did not complete the first two weeks of orientation. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member's (S. D.) criminal background check qualification letter was not on file. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgemnt form was not on file for two staff members (S.D. and T. V.) regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. One staff member (S. D.) did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Children in space #2 were watching television. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-13 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1's refrigerator, three bottles did not have dates and one bottle did not have a name and date. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. There were four cracked floor tiles and one rusted vent in the bathroom shared between space #2 and #3. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | 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. One container of medicated ointment was stored on a shelf above the diaper table in space #1. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | 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. Three staff members were missing required on-going training hours (J.C -12, C.G. -8, and D.S.-12). | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Two children files were missing health assessments (K.G., J.G.). | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children medical exam or health assessment were not on file within 30 days of enrollment (K.G DOE-3/22/21 and J.G. DOE- 10/7/21). | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. All parents and guardians of enrolled children did not sign a no smoking and tobacco restriction acknowledgement form. | |||
| 2022-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-05 | 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. On the outdoor play area, there were fourteen children, ages one year to six years old with two staff members. Outdoors, two children age one year old were grouped with children three years of age and older. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | 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. Two staff members (C. H. and J. H.) medical statement was not on file. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | 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. One staff member's (C.H.) emergency information was not on file. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | 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 three years for the date of issuance). One staff member, Catherine Holder, did not submit the required information to the criminal background check unit. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (C. H.) did not complete 16 hours of orientation. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two employees (C.H and J. H.) did not complete the first two weeks of orientation. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member, Catherine Holder's qualification letter expired on 4/2/22. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff members (C.H. and J. H.) did not have a Shaken baby acknowledgement form signed and on file. | |||
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