Three Star Center License
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Kathy's Kiddieland
Black Mountain, NC
· Buncombe County
410 EAST STATE STREET,
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Quick Facts
Capacity
47 children
Age range (listing information)
1 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 357-5674
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000879
License Holder
KATHY'S KIDDIELAND CHILD CARE CENTER LLC,
License Issued
Sep 23, 2025
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
Hillcrest Davidson
2023-12-01 18:11:11
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
This company does not pay for the services they receive. They currently owe a vendor more than $1,800 for services that were rendered and not paid for. Any and all attempts to resolve the matter have been ignored, and the owner will hang up in your face. I would not do any business with this company, I would not extend them any credit, and I would not allow my child to even enter this building. You have been warned.
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About the Provider
KATHY'S KIDDIELAND is a Three Star Center License in BLACK MOUNTAIN NC, with a maximum capacity of 47 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 1 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 3, no activity plan posted in the classroom for the current week. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoors on the small playground, one (1) broken toy in the back left corner of the playground. On the big playground, one (1) trike was beginning to show signs of wear on the metal handles where rust was beginning to show. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) staff members Health Questionnaire were dated 6/10/2025, 6/12/2025, and 4/17/2025 and was not updated annually. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | 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. Three (3) staff members Emergency Information were dated 6/10/2025, 6/12/2025, and 4/17/2025 and was not updated annually. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | 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. Three (3) staff members had not complete the required number of hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Space 2, one (1) personal bag in floor under the desk with a staff pocketbook inside. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Uncompensated provider hired 6/23/2025 did not complete six (6) clock hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff members personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The last staff evaluation on file was dated 2/26/2024. The annual staff evaluation was due to be completed on or before 2/26/2025. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Child enrolled 8/26/2024 and child enrolled 6/27/2022, emergency information was not updated at least annually for each child. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child enrolled 8/18/2025 did not have medical report on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. Child enrolled 12/4/2025 did not have a medical report on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. Child enrolled 8/26/2024 did not have a medical report on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Child enrolled 8/18/2025 did not have immunizations records on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. Child enrolled 12/4/2025 did not have immunizations records on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. Child enrolled 8/26/2024 did not have a immunizations records on file within thirty (30) days of enrollment. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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. uncompensated provider hired 6/23/2025, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed prior to caring for children and a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not on file for review. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | 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. Two (2) staff members health and safety training topic administration of medication training was missing for staff member hired 6/1995, and 4/18/2018. The last completed administration of medication training certificate on file was dated 2/29/2020 and 2/23/2020. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Uncompensated provider hired 6/23/2025 medical report was not completed and on file prior to the first day of employment. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-260A |
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-260A |
| 2025-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-14 | 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. Staff member rehired on 6/10/25 did not have a current TB or TB Questionnaire on file for review. The TB test on file was dated 3/29/2019. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-05 | 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. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-12 | 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. Current fire inspection dated 7/16/2024 was completed late. Previous fire inspection was completed 6/14/2023. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Toddler playground had a radio flyer with torn canopy, missing handle grip, and rust showing. On the preschool playground, the purple tray was broken and cracked with sharp edges, and plastic CAT truck missing wheels | |||
| 2024-08-12 | 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. Staff member hired 6/1/1995 on-going training hours were completed late. Training hours were completed July 26, 2024 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Staff member hired 4/24/2018 on-going training hours were completed late. Training hours were completed 5/4/2024 for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch depth around the larger climber on the preschool playground was compacted and low. | |||
| 2024-08-12 | 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. Staff member hired 6/1/1995 Health and Safety training topics for Emergency Preparedness and Response Training, Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Abuse trainings were due to by August of 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The emergency medical care plan was not updated and reviewed with staff annually. The last review was completed on 1/13/2023. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | 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. Staff member MM did not complete First Aid training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training completion date was 2/4/2024 and was due by 11/10/2023 | |||
| 2024-02-13 | 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. Staff member MM did not complete CPR training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training completion date was 2/4/2024 and was due by 11/10/2023. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member GF staff evaluation was not completed annually. The administrator stated that she did not complete these this year. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | 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. Staff member GF did not review the center’s EPR plan on an annual basis. The last review on file was dated 1/13/2023. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Staff member GF professional development plan was not completed annually. The last professional development plan documented was dated 3/3/2022. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence height on outdoor space #2, measured three (3) feet six (6) inches in the front right corner, three (3) feet four (4) inches in the back left corner, three (3) feet nine (9) inches and three (3) feet ten (10) inches on the front side near the gate. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space # 3, prescription medication Triamcholone Acetonide Ointment, and a non prescription medication Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch Cream were unlocked above the diaper changing area in a clear three drawer storage container. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #3, child RC Hydrocortisone Anti-Itch cream permission to administer medication form did not contain the medication name, dosage amount, expiration date, and when to apply the medication. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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. In space #3, child RC hydrocortisone Anti-Itch cream expired 5/2017, child CG Aquaphor expired 1/2022, and child EM Desitin expired 5/2022. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member MM hired 6/12/2023 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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. Staff member MM hired 6/12/2023 did not have a TB on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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. Staff member MM hired 6/12/2023 did not have a emergency information on or before the first day of work. The staff member completed the emergency information form during today’s visit. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member MM hired 6/12/2023 did not complete each topic required for the first six weeks of employment. The staff member is missing the following topics: Firsthand observation of the center’s daily operations, Instruction in the administration of medication to children in accordance with 10A NCAC 09. 0803, Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, Review of the center’s handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, Information about criminal history mandatory reporting. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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. Staff member MM hired 6/12/2023 did not complete each topic required for the first two weeks of employment. The staff member is missing the following topics: Information regarding prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma and child maltreatment, and Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunizations. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The center Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not updated annually. The last revision date was 4/10/2022. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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. Staff member MM hired 6/12/2023 did not review and complete the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children. The policy was reviewed, and form completed during the visit on 8/17/2023. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outdoor space #1, the little tikes picnic table was leaning with one leg not attached. Outdoor space #2, there were two (2) trikes showing rust, one (1) little tikes coupe car showing rust and sharp edge on the broken pretend gas tank lid. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Outdoor space #2, the tunnel against the fence was causing the fence height to measure less than four (4) feet. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | 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. In space #3, child EW permission to administer medication form for Desitin expired on 1/5/2023. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Child RC enrolled 2/16/2023 did not have a off premises activities form was not completed and on file for review. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | 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. Staff member KT did not complete the health and safety training topics within five (5) years. The emergency preparedness and response training was completed on 10/24/2017 and was due to be renewed by 10/24/2022. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. In space #2 today, a school age child was present and the teacher caring for the child has not completed the BSAC training. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, the current lesson plan was not posted or on site for the week. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Wooden privacy fence has several areas that a child could potential get their hand and/or arm stuck. The mulch depth was low at the slide exits. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | 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. Clorox wipes and Disinfectant wipes with additional warnings were stored unlocked above the changing table. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Medication Authorization form was not completed for child AP’s medications that were being administered. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | 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. In space #3, Aquafour for EB expired 5/2021, Destin for KS expired 10/2020, Butt Paste for BH expired 3/2022, Cortizone for BH expired 12/2021. These were discarded during the visit. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3, the activity plans posted showed a holiday theme from last month with activities that did not align with the activities present in the classroom. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | 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 #2, there were five (5) packs of wipes and five (5) packs of pull ups in plastic packaging accessible to the group of two (2) to three (3) year old children. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-12 | 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. Screen time was used prior to lunch in space # 1 and was not included as part of the activity plan and was not logged. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The high chair is made for the purpose of holding a child, up to 3 years of age, who can remain in a sitting position due to the child's own coordination, and normally for the purposes of feeding or eating. | |||
| 2022-05-12 | 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. A five (5) year old child was placed in a high chair. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence had a gap large enough for a child to crawl through. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | 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 completed four (4)of the required ten (10). Refer to the Staff and Training Worksheet. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | 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. One (1) child did not have a signed statement file for review. Refer to the Children's Records form. | |||
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