Three Star Center License
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Young Explorers Child Care Center
Knightdale, NC
· Wake County
1002 MULFORD COURT,
Knightdale, NC 27545
Quick Facts
Capacity
125 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92003864
License Holder
YOUNG EXPLORERS CHILD CARE CENTER INC.
License Issued
Mar 7, 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
Reviews
Tantrums
2024-10-21 23:49:49
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Finds ridiculous reasons to make you up up your child who than will be terminated within one incident
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About the Provider
YOUNG EXPLORERS CHILD CARE CENTER is a Three Star Center License in KNIGHTDALE NC, with a maximum capacity of 125 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
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-09 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two children's emergency medical care information was not updated at least annually. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One child's medical action plan for albuterol sulfate inhaler aerosol was dated July 11, 2024. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 1445 | .2510(c) |
| All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. One employee that was hired on 11-18-24 and works with the school-age children has not completed BSAC training. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-240L |
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The center uses two rotating menu's a month and they're labeled "week 1 and week 2". Today, week 2 menu was posted and it's the week of June 1st. The cook stated sometimes the weeks "get off" to avoid confusion, the menu was dated June 2nd through June 6th to reflect the 1st week of June. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. One toddler had a pacifier attached to a strap about 8” long and the strap was attached to a clip on the child’s clothing. This could be a strangulation device and a sanitation issue for the child. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One employee that returned to work on April 14, 2025 did not have a current health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | 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 employee that returned to work on April 14, 2025 did not have a current emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) One child was missing a feeding schedule. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Four children were missing feeding schedules. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in space 2 did not have a refrigerator thermometer. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | 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. Two employees Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training expired in 2025 | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 four children under three years old were present. Plastic Ziploc bags were accessible and being used to store teacher supplies. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In the infants two classroom, a copy of the centers safe sleep policy and safe sleep poster was not posted. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One child was observed being transported without the required emergency contact information and a photo ID in the vehicle. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-451L |
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One employee that was hired on 5-6-24 was at the center without a criminal background qualifying letter. She was in the office, not with children. She was asked to leave until a qualifying letter is one file. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-153L |
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. Two infants cribs were not labeled with the infant's name. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | 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. Safe Sleep Charts were not completed for four infants that were sleeping. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Four employees did not have proof of orientation training on file. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space four, the children came inside from the playground without immediately washing their hands. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space four, the employee’s handbag was sitting on a child-size table. This was corrected during the visit. In several classrooms, teachers supplies such as adult size scissors, plastic bags, and small choking hazards were in unlocked drawers accessible to children. Diapers were in plastic bags and located under the unlocked diaper changing table in space three. Accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | 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. Seven electrical outlets not in use were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-270A |
| 2023-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-05 | 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. Five employees did not have a medical on file. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Nine employees did not have orientation documentation on file. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | 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 employees did not have current training documentation on file. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | 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 employees did not have training certification on file. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 1873 | .0608 (d) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Four employees did not have the signed statement on file. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | 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. Six employees did not have training documentation on file. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | 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. A school age child was not prevented from cleaning up urine off the floor and toilet seat in the restroom. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-07 | 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. Emergency medication for asthma did not have permission from parents. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An EPI pen and a tube of prescription Nystatin was not in the original packaging with the prescription label. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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. Six of the seven staff files reviewed did not have acknowledgment of the prevention of shaken baby policy. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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