Two Star Center License
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Ymca Early Learning Center At Little Hands
New Bern, NC
· Craven County
2314 ELIZABETH AVE,
New Bern, NC 28562
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
2
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Licensed Two Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000619
License Holder
EASTERN YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION INC
License Issued
Jul 15, 2023
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
YMCA EARLY LEARNING CENTER AT LITTLE HANDS is a Two Star Center License in NEW BERN 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 also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-09 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Five (5) out of five (5) children records reviewed did not have documentation that parents were given a summary of the NC Child Care Law. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 indoor space #2 Desitin Maximum Strength diaper cream with an expiration date of 05-2026, was not discarded within 72 hours. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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 indoor space #2, two (2) plastic bags were handing in the bottom of cubbies accessible to one- and two-year-old children. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-11 | 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. The closet door in indoor space # 2 had chipped paint which was accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The green carpet surface in outdoor space #1 is torn and has large holes in it. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | 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. Dawn Platinum Plus Power Suds that was labeled keep out of the reach of children was stored on the counter accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-115L |
| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-18 | 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. A staff member in indoor space #1 had a Dunkin coffee drink in the presence of children in care. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A large broken plastic flowerpot was in the outdoor space accessible to children. The flowerpot had broken edges completely around the top rim, causing a potential cutting/scraping injury to a child. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The posted EMC plan was not updated annually. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was conducted on May 2, 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | 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 employment. One (1) staff member was employed on May 15, 2024, and the other staff member was employed on June 17, 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal Background Check for one (1) staff member was not completed. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | 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 (1) staff member did not have a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-05 | 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. Menus for meals and snacks were not posted where easily seen by parents. | |||
| 2024-01-05 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence that enclosed outdoor space #1 was previously damaged and measured a height of 3 feet and 8 inches. | |||
| 2024-01-05 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) out of two (2) children’s records reviewed did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2024-01-05 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. An over-the-counter topical medication, Medline Remedy Clear-Aid Skin Protectant, in indoor space #1 was administered to a child after permission from the parent had expired. Permission was valid from January 24, 2023, until August 1, 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-05 | 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. Four (4) out of eight (8) staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not completed for January 2023. | |||
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