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A Gift From God Daycare
Maxton, NC
· Robeson County
97 SURF LANE,
Maxton, NC 28364
Quick Facts
Capacity
56 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
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License Number
78000185
License Holder
HERNDON, ANNETTE C
License Issued
May 20, 2026
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
A GIFT FROM GOD DAYCARE is a Child Care Center in MAXTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 56 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-04 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. On the outdoor learning environment, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash and removing the dog from the premises. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. Five violations were cited as repeat violations during today’s visit. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “we have contacted organizations for Its SIDS” and that you needed an extension for the 4/13/26, SIDS training. There was no record of registration with you or the facilitator of the class. Upon arrival a dog was off leash in space #4. You stated in your 3/11/26 – 3/12/26, compliance letter that “the puppy was placed on the leash and will remain on the leash while at the center either inside or out.” This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon entering the building from the front door I noticed Annette Herndon, director/owner leaving space #3 to enter space #4. There were (13) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old sitting at two tables unattended in space #4. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #4. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #4, a dog off leash, defecated on (3) areas of the floor in the same room where the children were being cared for. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, four pieces of metal equipment had chipping paint and rust (truck, helicopter, trike, and seesaw). This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | 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 provider has not registered for or completed the required training. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | 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. Documentation of registration was not on file. Provider has not registered for class as of today. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The provider submitted a compliance letter on 3/12/26, stating that playground equipment had been painted, staff violations had been corrected, and children's files had been corrected. During today's monitoring visit 17 violations were cited as repeat violations. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. One bottle in the kitchen's refrigerator had not been dated. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. Documentation was not on file for one child. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. . Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. One child's file was unavailable for review. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 1 child. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | 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. s. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings was unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This is a repeat violation. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). | |||
| 2026-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 536 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. In space #1, the teacher stated that bottles made from home are not refrigerated. 5 prepared bottles were located in each child's bag sitting on a low cubby. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the outdoor learning environment, the plastic small climbing structure had broken pieces. The 4 metal structures had rusted areas and chipping paint (truck, helicopter, trike, seesaw). | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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 #1, a plastic bag was located on a low shelf. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1006 | .0714(a) |
| One or more persons who met the qualifications for administrator were not on site for number of hours per week required by capacity of center. The owner/administrator stated that due to staffing, most of her day is spent in space #3 as the primary teacher. The center's capacity is 56. The director must complete at least 25 hours per/week of administrative hours outside the classroom. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Emergency information had not been updated for 4 staff members. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Training hours for 2024-2025, were not on file for 3 staff members. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Current ITS-SIDS training was not on file for both teachers caring for the infants in space #1 and the director. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, the attendance for 2/24/26 was blank. Children were in care on 2/24/26. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. A signature was missing from one child's application. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Documentation was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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 staff members were listed in the system. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 4 staff members. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Complete record of health and training hours to include Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, were unavailable for review for 4 staff members. During previous visits trainings were monitored electronically. Today proof of trainings were unavailable for review electronically or by paper copy. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Four staff members had not reviewed their plan at least annually. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. In space #4, a small dog was off leash. This was corrected during the visit by putting the dog on a leash. This is a violation of 15 A NCAC 18A.2831(a). | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Your last sanitation inspection is dated 8/24/2024. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 3 children. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, One teacher cared for two infants and (4) one-year olds. This was corrected by adding another teacher. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #4, two teachers cared for (1) infant, (12) four-year-olds and (1) five-year-old. This was corrected by removing one teacher and one infant. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In space #2, lunch was served prior to recording substitutions on the menu. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | 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. In space #1, three bottles were not dated. | |||
| 2025-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2, a teacher left the room to open the front door, leaving one teacher to care for (3) 1-year-olds and (6) 2-year-old children. This was corrected by the teacher returning to space #2. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-23 | 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. Your last fire inspection is dated 6/25/24. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The children in space numbers 1 ad 2 were served fish sticks, applesauce, green beans, and milk for lunch. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. No animals in food preparation areas and no unrestrained animals except as allowed; no prohibited animals; required veterinary records available and current. During today's visit a small dog off leash accompanied the director as she delivered food to each classroom. This was corrected by removing the dog from the premises. This is a violation of the sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A.2831 (a). | |||
| 2025-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-08 | Violation | 1319 | .0802(d) |
| Medical authorizations were not accessible to staff. Documentation was unavailable for review. | |||
| 2025-04-08 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. Children's files were unavailable for review. This is a REPEAT VIOLATION. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space # 2, there were eight children ages 1-2 years old cared for by one teacher. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. The menu was not dated or posted. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, the pink and red polka dot tractor, and the trike-go-round structures have chipping paint. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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 inspection was completed 10/9/24. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Documentation was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. Documentation had not been updated for all staff. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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). The qualification letter for 3 staff members had expired. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. Certification had expired for 2 staff members. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 3 staff members. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An evaluation was not completed for at least annually for one staff member. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. Emergency medical information was not updated at least annually for three children. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Documentation was not on file for two children. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. Documentation was not on file for two children. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. Provider stated that they did not have keys to the locked files. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. In space #2, there was a soda can in the sink. In space #4, there was a soda bottle sitting on a shelf near the back door. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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 drill was conducted on 10/9/24. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | 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. All staff had not reviewed the plan at least annually. | |||
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