Three Star Center License
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Tippitoes Early Education Development Center
Sanford, NC
· Lee County
810 Tryon Street,
Sanford, NC 27330
Quick Facts
Capacity
46 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
53000364
License Holder
TippiToes Early Education Development Center,L.L.C
License Issued
May 22, 2025
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
Tippitoes Early Education Development Center is a Three Star Center License in SANFORD NC, with a maximum capacity of 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-03 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was last documented as reviewed for three staff members in 2/2025 and 10/2024. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The last annual health questionnaires on file for four staff members including the director were dated for 2024. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | 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. The last emergency information form on file for four providers including the director were last dated for 2024. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | 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. The EPR Plan was lsst documented as reviewed for three staff members on 2/2025 and 10/2024. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | 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. Two staff members who began employment in September 2025 did not receive the training until January 2026. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-408L |
| 2025-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 315 | .0713(a)(1) |
| When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. Upon my arrival to the center, there were eight 2 year olds and one 1 year old present in space #1 with one staff member. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. One 1 year old and eight 2 year olds in space #1 were watching Ms. Rachel on the television upon my arrival. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | 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. R. Voyce did not have a current medical report on file and A. Buie who began employment on 4/15/2025, had a medical report on file dated 4/29/2025. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | 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. Two staff members who began employment in June 2025 and August 2025, had TB tests that were received March 2024 and May 2024. A staff member who began employment on 4/15/2025 had a TB test dated 4/29/2025. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. C. Rincon began employment on the morning of 9/17/2025 but had a criminal background check that came in prior to end of my visit. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | 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. C. Rincon-Ruiz did not have a valid qualification letter on file prior to their start date. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. T. Wright did not receive documented orientation during the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2024-10-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-016A |
| 2024-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-016A |
| 2024-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-086A |
| 2024-10-07 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit, one staff member was caring for ten children, ages one to four years old. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-016A |
| 2024-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-086A |
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Cleaning items and aerosol dispenser were not kept in locked storage. The door to the office/storage room that contained the items was locked during the visit; therefore, it was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two new staff files and one volunteer file were not available for review. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | 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. Shelter-in-place or lockdown-drills were not practiced every three months. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-11 | 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. One outlet was not covered in classroom one where children were napping. This was corrected when the outlet was covered with an outlet cover. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date was not on the statement. This was corrected when the enrollment date was added. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. This was not completed and posted in two classrooms. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Toys that were labeled for children 3 and up were accessible to 2 year old's. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door to the kitchen was closed but it was not locked (the lock was not in good repair) so, children could access the kitchen. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | 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. Toys that were stored in plastic bags were accessible to two year old's. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This information was not on file for two children enrolled. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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