Little Sandpiper's Learning Center
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I have used Little Sandpipers since 1996. My children attended and now my grandchildren.LSLC has always gone above and beyond to help parents and children. The program is excellent, I'm amazed at what my grandchildren learn each day. The teachers all have degrees in Early Childhood Education and a desire to see children learn through play and to never miss an opportunity to increase knowledge. It's preschool at its best,with owners,directors and teachers that truly care !!!!!
Where to start? My child has attend Little Sandpipers' Learning Center since he was 6 weeks old, he is now 5 years old and in the NC Pre-K program here at the center. The staff has always made me feel comfortable. Mrs. Ann has always gone out of her way to work with me when things have gotten financially tough. This is a wonderful child care center, I wouldn’t take my child anywhere else!
My Daughter have been coming here for years. The facility is awesome any problems that I have always same to get solve by the director or the owner.
Terrible facility! Owner is heartless.they don't have the best interest for your child.Its always chaotic when you pick up your child. My girl picked up so many bad habits there, because facility isn't under control.. So unorganized! Me and a lot of other parents pulled their child out of there. Don't let your child be subjected to that! We only went there because it was convenient, boy was that a mistake! Please go out of your way to get them in a good facility, where the owners actually care.
I would give them 0 stars if I could:
-No security measures in place, there is a front 'office' but you are lucky if anybody is even in there.
-Over priced compared to other 5 star facilities, there is a range that they can charge and this place is the highest of the range
-When I spoke with owner about after care rough housing, nothing was being done to correct bullying
-My child cried every time we even drove by, he became almost terrified of the place..we could not move him fast enough.
When dealing with childcare it is sad that this facility uses the lack of competition around the area to monopolize the parents...this is not how childcare should be handled
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-140A |
| 2026-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. Diapers and wipes were stored on the diaper changing table in space 4. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | 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 playground inspection was not completed for December 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 7a, one teacher was observed with eighteen children 4-5 years of age while the second teacher left the room to put milk away. | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A child was told in a firm tone, "I can't wait for your mom to come" as a threat to get the child to behave and another child was told, "When we go outside you are sitting down." | |||
| 2026-02-23 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A staff member did not have a signed medical on file. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-140A |
| 2026-01-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-140A |
| 2025-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-30 | 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. A child 10 months of age did not have a signed statement of receipt of the NC Child Care Law on file. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. A chair in space 7a had three (3) sharp pointed screws exposed. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | 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. Leftover diaper cream was not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment in space 1. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A child 10 months of age did not have a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy on file. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | 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. A child 10 months of age did not have a signed statement of receipt of the operational policies on file. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three (3) employees have not completed an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child 8 months of age did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A child 8 months of age did not have a signed statement of receipt of the discipline policy on file. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. A child 8 months of age did not have unique behaviors listed on their application. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A child 10 months of age did not have a signed statement of receipt of the smoking and tobacco restriction on file. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | 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 hired March 21, 2025, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. She completed the training on October 22, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-30 | 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. A staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 5 years of initially completing the course (2/9/2020). | |||
| 2025-10-30 | 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. A child 10 months of age did not have a signed statement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma on file. | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space 4, children ages 20 months through 36 months of age were grouped together. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 4, sixteen (16) children ages 20 months through 36 months of age were present with two staff members. Staff/child ratios for the youngest child (1 year of age) are 1:6 or 2:12. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-14 | 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. An open electrical outlet was left unplugged in space 6. This outlet was plugged during the visit. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | 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. The sanitizing and disinfectant solutions in space 5 were stored on a low shelf (less than 5 feet in critical height). These items were moved to a taller shelf (more than 5 feet in critical height). | |||
| 2025-08-14 | 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 bottle of soda was observed on top of the cubbies in space 2. This was removed during the visit. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-218L |
| 2025-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-218L |
| 2025-07-07 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Thirty-eight (38) incident reports were observed for the month of June and thirty (30) incident reports did not include all the required information. | |||
| 2025-07-07 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Three (3) staff members reported they have been out of ratio in the morning during drop off by one child routinely. Ratios for these classrooms are 1:13 (4/5 year olds), and 1:6 (one year olds). These classrooms have reported ratios of 1:14 (4/5 year olds)and 1:7 (one year olds). This is a repeat violation from 06/19/25. | |||
| 2025-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-140A |
| 2025-07-01 | Violation | 1534 | .2318 (7) |
| Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). A former staff member's file was not on file as required. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-140A |
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The administrator provided falsified information on several occasions related to staff records and information related to inappropriate discipline use by a staff member. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report was not completed when a child's lip was injured or when a child received medical attention for injuries suspected of occurring while in care. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | 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 June 12, 2025, a child was not cared for in a nurturing and appropriate manner when a staff member told the child scratch themself on the face in response to the child scratching another child. When the child did not scratch themselves hard enough, the staff member scratched and/or assisted the child in scratching themselves, which resulted in a deep scratch/abrasion under the child’s eye. On unknown dates, a staff member hit three-year-old children in the head with books. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On an unknown date, a staff member dragged a four-year-old child by the wrist. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. At least one staff member did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1230 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) |
| Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. The center's discipline policy was not reviewed with several staff members. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1734 | .2318(6) |
| All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility. A file was not available for a child who had been disenrolled for less than one year. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit, there was one caregiver providing care to twelve one-year-old children. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A staff member yelled at three-year-old children. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1877 | .1803(a)(10) |
| A child was restrained as a form of discipline. On an unknown date, a staff member restrained a four-year-old child in the staff member's lap. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1880 | .0803(2)(d) |
| Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label. On an unknown date, a staff member failed to give a four-year-old child their inhaler resulting in the child needing medical attention. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not mailed to a Division representative when a child received medical care for injuries that occurred at the center on October 9, 2024 and June 12, 2025. | |||
| 2025-06-19 | Violation | 1952 | .0802(e) |
| A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent. A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent when a child was injured. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-13 | 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. A prescription medication inhaler was not in the original labeled container in space 7b. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A diaper cream ointment permission form in space 5 did not have information regarding the amount to be used, when to use the ointment, or where. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | 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. A staff member's First Aid certification expired March 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-13 | 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. A staff member's CPR certification expired March 2025. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-314A |
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While outside on February 27, 2025, a staff member observed a one-year-old child kneeling on the ground crying near the bottom of a slide. On this occasion, staff members failed to maximize their ability to see or hear the child at all times, were unaware of the child’s whereabouts or activities at all times, did not know if the child had been injured, and did not provide age appropriate supervision. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On February 27, 2025, one staff member was present on the playground with fifteen (15) one-year-old to two-year-old children for at least one minute. The minimum staff/child ratio for this age group is one staff member to six children with a group size of no more than twelve children. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On March 3, 2025, the depth of the mulch at the bottom of the double slide was less than two inches. The required depth is at least six inches for a structure under five feet high. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-14 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed statement of the safe sleep policy was not on file for the two infant files monitored today. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | 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. A staff member hired April 30, 2024 has not obtained certification in First Aid. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | 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. A staff member hired April 30, 2024 has not obtained certification in CPR. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | 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 fast food cup was observed 6, energy drinks and a soda were observed in space 2. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Violation | 1827 | .0607(b) |
| The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Currently, there is not one on staff who has completed the EPR in Child Care training. | |||
| 2024-11-14 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A signed statement of the smoking and tobacco restriction was not on file for eleven (11) of the thirteen (13) children's files monitored today. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-190A |
| 2024-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Leftover diaper cream in space 1 was not returned to the parent after authorization had expired. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Plastic bags that could be torn apart were on low shelves below 5 feet in critical height in space 1 where children one year of age are enrolled. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. All new staff records were not made available for review. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Fourteen (14) children 1 year of age were observed in space 1 with three teachers. The maximum group size for children 1 year of age is twelve (12). | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Incorrect staff/child ratios were posted in Spaces #2 and 3. A ratio chart was not posted at all in Space #7. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Seven protruding bolts were observed in the black, plastic border on the playground used by children two and three years of age. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | 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. Three electrical outlets not in use were not covered in Space #6. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | 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. A plastic grocery bag was observed accessible to children under three years of age in Space #6, and several plastic Ziploc bags were observed accessible to children under three years of age in Space #3. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | 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. A school age child was transported by the facility's bus on seven different occasions in November 2023 without a photograph in the bus. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A health assessment was not on file for one of the ten children's files monitored today. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One of the two NC Pre-K children's files monitored today did not include a dental screening. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | 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 recorded April 10, 2023 and August 17, 2023; a drill has not been recorded since August 17, 2023. These drills were not practiced at least every three months as required. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member who began employment July 11, 2022 did not complete health and safety training until October 28, 2023. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Two bottles in the infant room were not labeled and/or dated. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have not been completed in March through June 2023. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | 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. A staff member hired June 19, 2023, has not had six clock hours of training in required topic areas. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). A bottle in the infant room contained cereal. | |||
| 2023-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-15 | 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. A staff member's First Aid expired in August 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-15 | 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. A staff member's CPR certification expired in August 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-15 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. A staff member who started December 2, 2022, does not have the required medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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