One Star Center License
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Little's Day Care
New London, NC
· Stanly County
36457 CARTER ROAD,
New London, NC 28127
Quick Facts
Capacity
19 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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Licensed One Star Center License
Active License
License Number
8455066
License Holder
LITTLE, LINDA
License Issued
Apr 14, 2016
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
Audra
2011-11-18 15:43:21
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My grandson has been going here since he was a year 1/2 & he is 2 1/2 now. He loves it there and the owner, Linda is awesome. She's been in daycare for 26 years. Her daughter Amanda is great as well.
She is a caring, patient, loving lady and has helped us out a lot since we've had him there.
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About the Provider
LITTLE'S DAY CARE is a One Star Center License in NEW LONDON NC, with a maximum capacity of 19 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
One Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-20 | 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 for either group of children. | |||
| 2026-02-20 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human 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. A child was observed eating a bottle that was not labeled with a name or the date. | |||
| 2026-02-20 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathroom was observed as being used for storage of items to include a mop, mop bucket, and several other materials stacked in a corner. | |||
| 2026-02-20 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The attendance record posted indicated that the attendance for the children had not been recorded since 2/11/26. | |||
| 2026-02-20 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) of two (2) children's files monitored did not have responses to the questions regarding particular fears, allergies, unique behaviors, and health care concerns. | |||
| 2026-02-20 | 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. Upon arrival an open can of reign storm beverage for observed sitting on a table in space #1b/c. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-13 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance During the visit it was observed that attendance had not been recorded for 11/12/25 or 11/13/25. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | 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 conducted on 4/3/25 and again on 8/13/25. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-25 | 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. The outdoor learning environment was observed with a weed eater and other lawn tools accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan has not been updated annually. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-06 | 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. Prior to the fire inspection that was conducted on 11/5/24, the previous fire inspection was completed in March 2023. A copy of the fire inspection was not sent to the child care consultant within one week of the fire inspection visit. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Several outdoor learning materials/toys were observed broken/cracked on the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | 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. A bottle of cleaner/room deodorizer with a warning label to keep out of the reach of children was observed in the bathroom an unlocked bathroom cabinet accessible to the children in care. A purse containing bottles of vitamins/medicine was observed in space #1b/c where children were being cared for. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. A screen time log was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Seven (7) 2 year old children were allowed to watch television. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. A pair of shoes were observed sitting on the diaper changing surface. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | 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. A purse containing Mucinex and prescription medications was observed sitting in a chair in space #1b/c where children are cared for. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | 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 First Aid certifications for L. Little, A. Barrett and B. Cagle is expired. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | 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 CPR certification for L. Little, A. Barrett, and B. Cagle is expired. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. During this visit it was observed that the attendance was not recorded for November 28, 29, or 30. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | 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. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was documented as being conducted in July 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18' apart or separated by partitions when in use. During the visit I observed cots in space #1b/c that were not 18' apart, some were touching. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The ITS-SIDS certification for A. Barrett expired 6/3/23. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | 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. During the visit three (3) open cans coke were sitting on a counter in space #1b/c where children are cared for. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation of SECTION .2800 - SANITATION OF CHILD CARE CENTERS Rules and Regulations 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. During today's visit I observed a bug crawl from in between infant feeding schedules and rodent droppings on the counter next to the changing table. Rodent droppings were also observed in the cabinets under the changing table. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | 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. The last fire inspection was completed in 2019. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | 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. Daily arrival and departure times are not recorded. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 605 | 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) |
| Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. The inside of the toilet bowl had visible debris including residue on the toilet bowl which was orange and black in color. There are concerns that this residue could be toilet mold. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. There were cobwebs/bugs on the walls in space #1c. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The top of shelving separating space #1c and #1a is being used for storage. Children in care in space #1c could knock over the toys, books, and other materials stored on the shelving causing it to fall in cribs in space #1a which would result in injury to the infants sleeping in the cribs. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. The First Aid information sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | 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. Lysol spray and snuggle air freshener were observed in the kitchen area, hand sanitizer, and liquid white out were observed on the counter between space #1b and the kitchen. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A prescription or over the counter medication was administered without specific instructions and authorization from the child's parent or health care professional. An authorization to administer medication form was not complete and did not contain the required information. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | 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. Sleep check documentation was not maintained for a minimum of one month. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire for B. Cagle was not on file. The last health questionnaire on file for B. Cagle is dated January 2020. | |||
| 2022-03-04 | 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. None of the staff members completed the required on-going training hours. | |||
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