Four Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Dot's Angels Learning Academy
Elizabeth City, NC
· Pasquotank County
217 BRAY STREET,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Quick Facts
Capacity
35 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
70000339
License Holder
MOORE, REBECCA
License Issued
Sep 26, 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
License Conditions: Other - Outdoor play restricted to fenced area only.
Reviews
Qushanta White
2025-09-29 14:22:20
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
I am writing this review after a deeply disappointing experience with this daycare. I enrolled my child here based on assurances that they offered potty training support, only to find out after enrollment that no such support was actually provided. This was not just misleading — it was a major factor in our decision to choose this facility, and I feel incredibly let down.
Throughout our time here, it became clear that there is a troubling lack of patience or understanding for normal child behavior. Children are regularly sent home for things as basic as crying or resisting nap time — behaviors that are completely age-appropriate. Rather than working through these moments with care and professionalism, the staff appears quick to remove children instead of supporting them.
Equally concerning is the state of the equipment and toys, many of which are noticeably run-down or in poor repair. My child was even injured on a broken piece of equipment, which should never happen in a facility that claims to prioritize safety and care.
Overall, this daycare has let us down tremendously. If you're looking for a nurturing, patient environment where children are supported through their developmental stages, I strongly suggest you look elsewhere.
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About the Provider
DOT'S ANGELS LEARNING ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 35 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-21 | 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 one year old child was grouped with children ages two to four years old in Space #4. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Three screws were protruding from the side of the playhouse used by children on playground #1. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation was not on file to verify an annual evaluation was completed for an employee hired on March 1, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) was reviewed/updated annually as required. The hand-written date on the plan was September 5, 2024. | |||
| 2026-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-29 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Screen time was provided to children ages one to two years old in Space #4. | |||
| 2026-01-29 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children's hands were not washed prior to snack in Space #3. | |||
| 2026-01-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A bottle of hand sanitizer with warning labels was on a shelf below 5ft. from the finished floor in Space #3. | |||
| 2025-11-04 | Announced Inspection | No | 1025-064L |
| 2025-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-064L |
| 2025-10-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon arrival the caregiver in Space #4 briefly left children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old unattended. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 536 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. Bottles of formula, which were stored in the kitchen refrigerator, were not labeled with the date or name of the child. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | 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. In space 5, there was an air freshener stored on a shelf less than 5 feet above the floor and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a hole in the ground under the play house close to the parking lot. The gap between the base of the house and the hole created a tripping hazard for children. On the same playground the adult size table top was cracked down the length of the table and had sharp edged gaps approximately 1 inch wide. The plastic ball hoop was also cracked on one side with sharp edges. In space 1, there was an outlet by the closet that did not have an outlet cover over the hole in the wall and wires were exposed. In space 4, the smoke detector was beeping and needed a new battery. The paper towel dispenser, located in the bathroom used by the children, was rusty. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | 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, there were plastic zip lock bags, with diaper wipes, located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | Violation | 860 | .0604(q) |
| Balloons were accessible to children. In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-01-31 | 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. Per the owner/administrator's statements, she has not yet taken ABCMS training. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-21 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. There was Silk Milk in the refrigerator and the Owner/administrator stated that there is a child enrolled and the parent has requested the Silk Milk to be served instead of cow’s milk. This information was not posted in the kitchen or the classroom. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In the infant room there was a speaker located on the window sill. The cord hung down to the outlet and was accessible to the infants and toddlers in care. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | 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. An aerosol can of Febreze air freshener was located on a shelf in the bathroom. The shelf was 5 feet above the floor but not in locked storage. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two incident reports were reviewed and neither form included the child’s last name. One did not include the child’s age, steps taken to prevent recurrence, and was not signed or dated by the parent. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the preschool playground, on the brown play kitchen, the oven door was broken and had sharp edges, the green playhouse had a door that was broken and had sharp edges, and the handle on the side of the small red slide was cracked. | |||
| 2024-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-166L |
| 2023-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-166L |
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Five (5) children, ages infant to one (1) year of age were left alone in space 4. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space 4, a four (4) month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing. | |||
| 2023-11-15 | Violation | 1837 | .0205(b) |
| Court orders related to the custody of a child were not followed resulting in unauthorized parental access to the center. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-166L |
| 2023-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 402 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) |
| Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. The changing table pad in space 4, had a ½ inch tear in the plastic surface. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. A written feeding plan, dated 8/29/22, had not been updated as feeding changes occurred. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A TV showing cartoons was on in space 3 while the children age breakfast. There were children 2 years of age in care. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator used to store milk and other items for use by the children had a thermometer that read 50 degrees Fahrenheit. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | 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. One staff member was hired on 3/18/23 and the medical statement on file was dated 4/14/23. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | 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. One new staff member, hired on 3/18/23, completed the training on 7/13/23. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | 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. One new staff member, hired on 3/18/23, completed the training on 7/13/23. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | 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. One staff member, hired on 3/18/23, did not have documentation of completion of the training on file and available for review. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 3/1/21, had completed trainings in 8 of the required 11 topic areas. One staff member, hired on 5/10/22, has completed trainings in 9 of the required 11 topic areas. One staff member, hired on 3/2/22, did not have documentation of completion of the required trainings. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Space 5 has a capacity of 4 children at minimum space requirements. Five children were present in Space 5. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | 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 infants were grouped with one child, one year of age, and five children, two years of age. | |||
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