Three Star Center License
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Lacey's Place
Lenoir, NC
· Caldwell County
1130 ROSEDALE DRIVE,
Lenoir, NC 28645
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
14000199
License Holder
TRIPLETT, MATTIE E
License Issued
Jun 3, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Trampoline, swing set, and pool not used by children in care
Reviews
HeatherWaters
2013-09-04 12:12:48
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My child has been attending Lacys Place for about two years now. He does wonderful there. Miss. Beth is a wonderful instructor, she truly cares about her children and wants them to learn, but also to feel secure and safe. She goes above and beyond to accomplish what the children need.
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About the Provider
LACEY'S PLACE is a Three Star Center License in LENOIR NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-24 | 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. A fire inspection was conducted on June 5, 2026, and was marked unsatisfactory. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | 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. On June 12, 2026, two children were not signed out. On June 17, 2026, one child was not signed out. On June 19, 2026, one child was not signed in. On June 23, 2026, one child was not signed out. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-21 | 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 Inspections were cmpleted on May 6, 2025, and again on June 19, 2025. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. No Daily Schedule was posted for children's routines and activities. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). L. Weaver employed on January 5, 2014, and M. Triplett employed on July 28, 2000, had qualification letters on file that expired on May 12, 2025. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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 staff member employed on January 5, 2014, completed First Aid training on March 20,2025, and again on August 11, 2025. One staff member employed on July 28, 2000, completed First Aid training on March 20, 2025, and again on August 11, 2025. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. One staff member employed on January 5, 2014, completed CPR training on March 20,2025, and again on August 11, 2025. One staff member employed on July 28, 2000, completed CPR training on March 20, 2025, and again on August 11, 2025. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. L. Weaver, employed on January 5, 2014, and M. Triplett employed on July 28, 2000, did not have valid current qualification letters on file for review. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. No entries were listed under the roster for Lacey's Place in the ABCMS. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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. The most recent review of the Emergency Preparedness Response Plan was September 19, 2024. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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 employed on January 5, 2014 and one staff member employed on July 28, 2000, had certificates of completion on file for Recognizing and Responding to the Suspicions of Maltreatment dated April 20, 2019. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed one small red plastic pail that was cracked and broken with sharp edges and two small plastic sand shovels that were cracked and broken with sharp edges on the playground area that were accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-12 | 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. I observed an outlet that was uncovered on the wall behind the teachers desk area. I also observed a power strip located behind the teachers desk area that had two uncovered outlets on the strip. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, three pieces of blue rubber was found on the ground next to the playhouse and was accessible to children. A plastic Little Tykes picnic table had a cracked along the bench seat with sharp edges and was accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | 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. Two (2) children's files did not have a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the summary of NC Child Care Law. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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 #1, one (1) electrical outlet to the right of the sink did not have safety cover. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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 #1, one (1) box of alcohol swabs and a cold compress pack were stored in the unlocked cabinet above the freezer. These items had multiple warnings in addition to keep out of reach of children. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. The lead teacher and teacher had First Aid certification that expired January 31, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. The lead teacher and teacher had CPR certification that expired January 31, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. The lead teacher received .5 hours of on-going training and needed ten (10) hours. The teacher received one- and one-half (1.5) hours of on-going training and needed eight (8) hours. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Four (4) children's files did not contain acknowledgement of the receipt of the operational policies. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. The parent participation plan was not posted in the center. The parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on September 29, 2022, and again on January 3, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Two (2) children's files did not contain written notification of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Two (2) children's files did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-27 | 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) child with an enrollment date of June 23, 2021, did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The metal carport used for shade had bolts that were raised from the base of the structure. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child's medication authorization for Albuterol did not contain the parent's signature. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | 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. The black plastic landscaping cover on the playground was exposed. In space #1, plastic bags were stored in an unlocked cabinet below the white cabinets hanging on the wall. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not completed for March 2022. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | 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. One (1) staff received 3.5 hours of on-going training and needed 10 hours and an additional staff received 2 hours of on-going training and needed 10 hours. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two (2) staff files did not contain an annual staff evaluation or a staff development plan. The date of the SDP was March 1, 2021, and the date of the ASE was May 1, 2020. | |||
| 2022-04-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled on June 23, 2021, did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
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