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Triplett Child Development Center
Mooresville, NC
· Iredell County
838 MAZEPPA ROAD,
Mooresville, NC 28115
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
4955072
License Holder
TRIPLETT UNITED METHODIST CHILD DEV. CENTER
License Issued
Nov 1, 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
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About the Provider
Triplett Child Development Center is a Three Star Center License in MOORESVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the two-year-old classroom, a current activity plan was not posted. In the three-year-old classroom, the activity plan posted was dated August 17-21 | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Preschool playground had rust showing on the metal climber and three (3) trikes had rust on the petals and wheels. Gate latch for the storage area on the preschool playground was missing allowing children access to the storage area. The double gate latch on the preschool playground was not securing properly and a rope was tied to the top of the gates to assist with keeping the gates partially closed. Fisher Price plastic picnic table was cracking. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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. All classrooms had two (2) instant cold packs in their first aid kit. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In the two-year-old classroom, one (1) Buttpaste and one (1) Banana Boat sunscreen did not include the parent signature. In the four-year-old classroom, one (1) Cutter bug spray medication authorization did not include the amount to administer and the authorization end date. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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. In the one year old classroom, one (1) Buttpaste expired 7/2026. In the two year old classroom, one (1) Coppertone sunscreen expired 11/2025. In the four year old classroom, one (1) Coppertone sunscreen expired 7/2026. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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 the two-year-old classroom, two (2) packs of diapers was located under the diaper changer unlocked still in the plastic packaging. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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. Staff member hired 5/18/2026 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. The medical report on file was dated 12/10/2024. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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. Staff member hired 5/18/2026 did not provide results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff member did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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 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. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. Child enrolled 4/13/2026 emergency medical care information was left blank on the child’s application for enrollment. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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. 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. Children enrolled 1/13/2026 immunizations were not received until 6/26/2026. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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 child care operator has not notified the Division of three (3) staff member that were hired at Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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. The log documented a shelter in place conducted on 1/13/2026 and a lockdown drill conducted on 6/4/2026. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the preschool playground was low and compacted under and around the climbing structure. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member hired 8/4/2025 did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The health and safety training topic Administration of Medication training was not completed by 8/4/2026. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-09 | 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. Fire inspection on file was dated 8/29/24. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1 and 4 daily schedules need to be posted. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Classroom materials were stored in the bathroom area. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Playground toys need to be cleaned toys that are damaged need to be removed. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident log was not maintained. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of inspections were not kept on file. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 1013 | 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) |
| At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. In space 3 teacher did not meet lead teacher qualifications. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff with the hire dates of 2/29/26, 8/8/24, 4/30/24, and 8/14/24 have not completed an annual staff evaluation. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch around playground equipment was not 6 inches in height. Surfacing measured at 2 inches. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-048L |
| 2025-08-07 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Employee with the hire date of 08/04/2025 did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Employee with the hire date of 8/04/2025 did not have a criminal background check completed or on file prior to hire. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-13 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Staff did not take off gloves and wash hands after handing soiled clothing and before touching items on changing table. | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In space 1, the book center did not have enough books and there were only two activities instead of three as required. | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In the toddler B classroom there was not a sufficient quantity of dolls, play food, books, and block materials for the number of children to allow for a range of choices. | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Playground equipment used for pre-school and afterschool children has build-up of dirt and algae. Playground bikes are covered in dirt, mud, and a black substance. | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were completed but had not be recorded on the incident log or filed in children files. | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. EPR plan last revised on 3/08/22. | |||
| 2024-10-02 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the playground equipment measured at 2 inches. | |||
| 2024-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-29 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Staff member hired 6/27/22 does not have BSAC training. Staff member works with school age children. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-146L |
| 2024-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-146L |
| 2024-02-20 | 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. Arrival times were not maintained for 2/20/24. | |||
| 2024-02-20 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Due to staff timesheets and sign-in and sign-out sheets, and interview with the director classrooms have been out of ratio. 2/12/24 and 2/16 and 2/20. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-26 | 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. Facility did not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection was dated 9/13/2022. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. I observed the teacher in the infant classroom did not wash an infants hands after changing his diaper. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current schedule was not posted in the infant classroom. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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 in the classroom for the two's. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The amount of diaper cream was not written on the medication form. The Director corrected the form. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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. Staff members have not completed on-going training hours as required. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff has not completed the required health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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. Staff has not completed health and safety trainings within five years of completing previous training. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills are not being recorded on drill log. Fire drill must be recorded on the drill log as soon as they are completed. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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. Staff in the classroom for two year old's did not complete first-aid training within 90 of hire. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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. Staff member in the classroom for two year old's did not complete CPR within the first 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not done in the classrooms for infant, two year old's, and classroom for the 4's and 5's. This was corrected during visit. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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 are not being practiced every three months and are not being recorded on the drill log. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-19 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident log was not completed and maintained as required, missing four incident reports from end of November to early December. | |||
| 2022-12-19 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On 12/8/22, a staff member used the soapy water bottle to spray four (4) one-year-old children while they were at the table. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-14 | 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. In space 4 arrival and departure time was not recorded for one student. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | 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. In space 9 Dawn detergent was not locked in cabinet. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. (3)Three Sleep logs in the infant class were not complete for 11/14/2022. Infants were in crib sleep and no visual check time were recorded. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 9, 5, and 3 attendance was not complete. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | 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. | |||
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