Four Star Center License
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Gingerbread Learning Center
Durham, NC
· Durham County
5755 N ROXBORO RD,
Durham, NC 27712
Quick Facts
Capacity
25 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32002187
License Holder
MANIGAULT, DENISE R
License Issued
Jul 29, 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
Reviews
Pissed off dad
2021-09-14 13:05:48
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for less than 6 months
Do not take your kids here.These people abuse kids.My x took my 2 year old here he would scream bloody murder at drop off and beg his mom not to go.He is no longer at this place but recently told me that the teacher popped him.Its all I can do not to go ragdoll somebody at this place
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About the Provider
GINGERBREAD LEARNING CENTER is a Four Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 25 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-05 | 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. The last fire inspection was completed on 1/8/25. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space #1 was dated August 2025. The activity plan in space # 2 was dated December 19-23. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 there were not sufficient materials in dramatic play, art, music, science/water. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. In space #1 there was one doll, no pretend play materials, and no musical toys. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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 posted today was dated for November 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. The First Aid training for one staff expired on 2/3/26. | |||
| 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. The CPR training for one staff expired on 2/3/26. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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 staff files did not include an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. The following items were not available for review today: Playground inspections, attendance records, emergency drills, staff files, children's files, volunteer paperwork. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-27 | 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. The departure times for several days in June, July and August were not maintained. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 there were not sufficient materials in art, music, blocks or science. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. In space #1 there were not any pretend play materials, music toys, or dolls for the toddlers. | |||
| 2025-08-27 | 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 Plastic bags were on a shelf in space #2 accessible to the child under three years of age. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. The teacher caring for children in the infant classroom completed an unapproved ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. An infant was outside on the playground with children ranging in age from two years old-five years old. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. A toddler was outside on the playground with children 3 years of age and older. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. Purell sanitizing wipes were stored on a shelf above the handwashing sink, not in locked storage. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. The safe sleep charts were not completed on 1/30 and 1/31 for an infant that was present both days. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional This was not completed on a child's application. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan was last updated on 10/14/18. | |||
| 2024-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-15 | 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). The feeding schedules were not on file for the two infants currently enrolled. | |||
| 2024-08-15 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. The cribs for the two infants were not labeled. | |||
| 2024-08-15 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation of fire drills being completed during the months of February, March, April and May. | |||
| 2024-08-15 | 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 with diapers were in unlocked cabinets accessible to the children under three years of age. | |||
| 2024-08-15 | 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. This was not completed for the two infants currently enrolled. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-13 | 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. There were two uncovered outlets in the infant/toddler classroom (classroom space #2). | |||
| 2024-02-13 | 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. The staff person, who began employment on 8/3/23, did not have emergency information on file. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | 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. The owner/director had completed all the Health and Safety training except one within five years of having completed the trainings originally. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. There were children ages 0 t0 2 enrolled and present in classroom space #2. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Two of the three new staff needed an application on file. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. The two caregivers in the infant classroom today did not have Safe Sleep training. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | 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. The signed policy was not on file for the three new staff. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Violation | 9999 | |
| Upon arrival the direct exit from classroom space #2 was blocked. The children in classroom space #2 were ages 0 to 2. There was a violation of NC Fire Code. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There was no information available today for one of the two volunteers, who were present. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | 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 in classroom space #2 needed 3 additional hours of in-service training to meet his yearly requirement. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | 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. Of the six files reviewed during the visit, two children needed an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. One child needed a file with the required forms signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 9999 | |
| Upon arrival the direct exit from classroom space #2 was blocked. The children in classroom space #2 were age one. This is a violation of NC Fire Code. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plans for classroom space #1 were dated 9/12-9/16. The posted activity plans for classroom space #2 were dated 9/16-9/12. The activity plans for classroom space #2 were corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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 sandbox had been depleted of sand, leaving a section of exposed plastic in one section of the sandbox. Children, ages 1-4, played in the sandbox with the toys during today's visit. The exposed plastic was removed during the visit. | |||
| 2022-06-07 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-21 | 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. There was no verification that the lead teacher in classroom space #1, had completed the training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-03-21 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The staff person, who began employment on 11/2/20, had completed Health and Safety trainings in 9 of the 11 topic areas required. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-02 | 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. The lead teacher in classroom space #1 had completed 5 of 10 required in-service training hours over the past year. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. There were no annual evaluations on file for the lead teacher in classroom space #1. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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. There was no verification that the lead teacher in classroom space #1 had completed the training. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The individual, who assumed a position at the center on 11/2/20, had not completed the required Health and Safety trainings. | |||
| 2022-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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