Three Star Center License
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Tree Of Knowledge Daycare Center
Sanford, NC
· Lee County
622 BUFFALO LAKE RD,
Sanford, NC 27332
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 343-2334
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
43000586
License Holder
THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE DAYCARE CENTER, LLC
License Issued
Apr 1, 2024
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
TREE OF KNOWLEDGE DAYCARE CENTER is a Three Star Center License in SANFORD NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-10 | 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 last annual approved fire inspection expired on August 15, 2026. | |||
| 2026-09-10 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Diaper cream and sunscreen for enrolled child L. J. was not discarded or given back to the parent within 72 hours after written authorization expired on August 2, 2026. | |||
| 2026-09-10 | 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 (2) staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted were dated for the month of May 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member with a hire date of December 8, 2025, did not complete a criminal background check prior to employment. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff record for one (1) employee was not available for review. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of December 8, 2025, did not have a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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 administrator failed to notify the division of a staff member that was hired on December 8, 2025, within five days of hire. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1, an activity plan dated for the week of February 25-28, 2026, was posted, and in space 4, an activity plan dated for the week of March 23 -27, 2026, was posted. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | 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. Aerosol cans of Lysol, Clorox wipes, bulk sanitizer, and cleaning chemicals were stored in an unlocked storage closet. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0226-206L |
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan dated for the week of February 16-20, 2026, was posted in the infant’s room. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. During today’s visit, a fruit component was not served with the meal for lunch. The meal consisted of macaroni and cheese, sweet peas, and BBQ chicken. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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 and 4, electrical outlets that were accessible to children were not covered as required by the rule. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. A staff member with a hire date of February 20, 2026, did not have an application for employment on file. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of February 20, 2026, did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of February 20, 2026, did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Three (3) staff members, did not successfully complete certification in first aid training and/or the verification of staff completion from an approved training organization was not on file. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Three (3) staff members did not successfully complete certification in CPR training and/or the verification of staff completion from an approved training organization was not on file. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. A staff member with a hire date of February 20, 2026, did not have a signed statement of receipt of job description, personnel, and operation policies on file. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space 5 and 6, the daily attendance was not maintained for all eight (8) children that was present. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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 staff member with a hire date of February 20, 2026, did not have documentation that the SBS/AHT policy was reviewed prior to the first day of caring for children. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Staff members, A.A. (hire date: September 2, 2025) and P.G. (hire date: September 15, 2025) did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On February 23, 2026, an eight-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a swing. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. A caregiver with a hire date of May 30, 2020, who was providing care in the classroom designated for infants, did not complete ITS-SIDS training on or before the expiration date of January 20, 2024. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-26 | 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. In space 1 & 4, daily records of arrival and departure times were not maintained as children arrived during the morning. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 2, a current schedule was not posted as required by the rule. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted as required by the rule. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation that the emergency care plan was reviewed with three (3) staff members as required was not on file. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | 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 (2) staff members did not have a medical report on file prior to the first day of employment. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | 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. Two (2) staff members did not have an emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member with a hire date of February 24, 2025, did not receive 16 hours of orientation within the first six (6) weeks as required by the rule. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | 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 (1) staff, D. H., did not renew a certification in first aid training prior to the expiration date of July 24, 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | 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 (2) staff members did not complete six (6) clock hours of training within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Two (2) staff members did not have a signed statement of receipt of job description, personnel, and operation policies on file. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | 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 (1) enrolled child, M.R., did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Three (3) staff members did not have documentation of the review of the center's emergency preparedness and response plan during orientation on file. | |||
| 2025-09-26 | 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 (2) staff members did not complete a review of the SBS/AHT policy prior to the first day of providing care for children. | |||
| 2025-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-23 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratios form posted in spaces 1, 2, and 4 was not applicable to the classroom. | |||
| 2025-04-23 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. An open can of Pepsi was observed sitting on the staff member’s desk in space 3, and an open can of Mountain Dew was observed sitting on a shelf in space 5. | |||
| 2025-04-23 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of 8-24-24 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment as required by the rule. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-10 | 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 and #3, electrical outlets that were not in use were uncovered. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | 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. A can of Lysol and WD-40, a bottle of Fabuloso and a bag of ice melt salt were all stored in an unlocked closet. In the bathroom, a can of air freshener was on top of the paper towel dispenser . | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Space #5, two (2) children were missing written authorization forms to apply topical ointments. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | 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 administrator did not renew ITS-SIDS training after it expired on 01-20-24 | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #5, an open can of Ginger Ale was observed sitting on the shelf. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | 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. The last documented quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on 06-09-24. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | 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. In employee with a hire date of 05-20-24, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days of employment as required by the rule. | |||
| 2023-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The installed equipment did not have adequate surfacing in the fall zone. The mulch had washed away with bare ground showing under the equipment. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of this review annually was not available for the five staff members. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | 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. An emergency form that had been updated at least annually was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The files for five staff members did not contain an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of this review conducted within the last year was not available for the five staff members. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | 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 did not complete this training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff members did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The records in Space #4 were not accurate. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not available in Space #6. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In Space #4 a bottle of pine cleaner and a container of disinfectant wipes were located in the unlocked space below the changing table. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A file was not available for one staff member. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Files for two staff members did not contain annual evaluations or staff development plans. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | 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. A qualification letter was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | 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 did not complete this training within the first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete this training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff member did not complete all topics of training every five years. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-22 | 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. The most recent shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on October 5, 2021. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-13 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Nine children received care in Space #3 which has a capacity of 8 children. Repeated from April 5, 2022. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One staff member provided care for twenty children from two to five years of age. | |||
| 2022-04-05 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Twenty children received care in Space #4, which has a capacity of 11 children. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-22 | 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 did not complete this training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. This plan had not been reviewed with one staff member. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | 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. Emergency information was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation was not conducted with one staff member. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. This statement was not available for one staff member. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. This review had not been completed with one staff member. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | 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. This policy had not been reviewed with one staff member. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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