Dusk II Dawn Child Care Center
A child care center in Mebane, North Carolina 27302
947 South Fifth Street, Mebane, North Carolina 27302. (919) 563-0071.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 67 violations in the last three years
- Apr 92026 the latest visit on record
- 60 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
19 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Apr 9, 2026.
67 violations cited in the last three years, 67 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
67 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Apr 9, 2026: unannounced9 violations
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A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In the classroom for preschool children the daily schedule was not posted.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“The outdoor area equipment had spider webs inside and on the equipment. The cover to the wooden sand box is broken.”
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All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.
“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A space heater was stored in the bathroom located in the classroom for preschool children. Space heaters are not allowed to be used in child care centers.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“One staff did not have a health questionnaire on file.”
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Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
“One child did not have a medical report on file. See children records form.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“One staff did not have a completed orientation on file.”
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Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.
“Staff medical information was not kept in a separate file.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“The teacher in the classroom for preschool children had her emergency medication stored in a bag on the floor. This medication was accessible to the children. She later stored the emergency medication on a shelf five feet from the finished floor.”
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Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
“The Director created her own discipline policy, it did not have the required date of enrollment on it. See children records form.”
Oct 17, 2025: unannounced7 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“Current activity plans were not posted. This is a repeat violation from 5/1/2025.”
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Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
“There was not a current attendance record available for review at the center.”
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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.
“Several outlets throughout the center were not covered.”
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Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
“The children were not served a vegetable for lunch.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“The current menu was only posted in the kitchen.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“A playground inspection was not completed for September 2025. This is a repeat violation from 5/1/2025.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.The outdoor area had leaves,weeds and old logs. This is a repeat violation from 5/1/2025.”
May 1, 2025: unannounced23 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“The activity plans posted in the preschool classrooms were dated 4/21/25. A current activity plan was not posted for the school-age children.”
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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. The plan was not completed by the required date and was not reviewed with all staff.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“The form was not updated annually for Q. Henry, M. Thornton, or J. Swinson.”
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Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.
“One child did not have the required action plan on file.”
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Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.
“Permission forms were not on file for six children transported.”
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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 form was not updated annually for Q. Henry, M. Thornton, or J. Swinson.”
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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.
“The records were not on file for one child.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“An annual staff evaluation was not on file for J. Swinson or M. Thornton.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“Orientation for A. Sanchez was incomplete. An orientation form was not on file for K. O’Baugh.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“A photograph was not attached to the information for six children transported.”
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For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.
“Records of documenting attendance were not current for children being transported in 2025.”
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Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
“The exam was not on file for one child.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“Playground inspections were not on file for review.”
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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. A fire inspection was due by 1/31/25 and was completed 3/31/25.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“A drill was not recorded for January-March 2025.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“The training was due for M. Thornton by 3/27/25and was not completed.”
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Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
“Q. Henry was short 5 hours, J. Swinson was short 8 hours, and M. Thornton was short 14 hours.”
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The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.
“The plan was to be completed by 3/12/25. Technical assistance was provided.”
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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.
“The training for M. Thornton was due by 6/27/24. Documentation of completion was not on file. The training for A. Sanchez was due by 10/8/24 and was not completed.”
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The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
“Large piles of fallen leaves were located around the fence on both playgrounds.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“The plan was not reviewed annually with staff.”
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The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.
“The plan was not updated annually for Q. Henry, J. Swinson, or M. Thornton.”
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Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
“The van registration expired 4/2025.”
Jul 16, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.
“Thirteen children were observed in room three. The capacity is twelve. This is a repeat violation.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“One staff member was seated between classrooms one and two while the children were resting. An additional staff member was seated in room two but was on her lunch break. There were six children in room one and three in room two. This is a repeat violation.”
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Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
“The medical for one child was not on file. The violation for this one child was cited on 5/16/24 and 6/20/24.”
Jun 27, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“Activity plans were not posted in the classrooms for school-age and preschool children. This is a repeat violation.”
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A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.
“The space capacity for room 4 is twelve. There were fifteen children observed in the room today. Technical assistance was provided on June 20, 2024.”
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“Eleven children were observed in room two ages two-five. Only one teacher was present. The staff/child ratio is 1:10. This was corrected during the visit. This is a repeat violation.”
Jun 20, 2024: unannounced9 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“An activity plan was not posted for the preschool or school-age children. This is a repeat violation.”
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All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.
“Cots children were observed sleeping on did not have sheets on them.”
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Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
“C. Mahone did not have an application on file.”
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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.
“C. Mahone did not have a medical statement on file.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“Eleven children were sleeping in room 1 with the door closed. No staff member was present. Twelve children were playing in activity areas in room 4 with the door closed. The center director was the staff member in charge of this group.”
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Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
“This violation was cited during 5/16/24 visit. The medical report for the child is still not on file for review. This is a repeat violation.”
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“Staff member C. Mahone was in charge of a group of fifteen children ages two-years to six years of age.”
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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.
“C. Mahone did not have a TB test or screening on file.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“C. Mahone was working in classroom #2. She did not have a criminal background check.”
May 16, 2024: unannounced13 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“An activity plan was not posted for the preschool or school-age children.”
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All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.
“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was accessible to the preschool children in care.”
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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 M. Thornton began employment on 3/27/24 and did not have a medical statement on file.”
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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-five.”
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Children used space that was not approved.
“Four classrooms were approved for use by the building inspector. The room entered into at the main entrance, space #3, was not approved for use. School-age children use this space as a classroom.”
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Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
“The medical form for one child enrolled more than thirty days was not on file.”
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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.
“Record of immunizations was not on file for one child enrolled more than thirty days.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“No emergency contact information was in the transportation notebook for the children transported.”
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“Playground inspections were not available for April 2024.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“Staff member M. Thornton began employment 3/27/24 and did not complete orientation.”
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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 M. Thornton began employment 3/27/24 and did not have a TB test or screening on file.”
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The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.
“A child one year of age was enrolled and present. The permit is issued for ages 2-12.”
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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.
“Documentation of review of the policy was not on file for M. Thornton.”
All 19 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Apr 9, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| May 1, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 23 violations cited |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 15, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| May 16, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 13 violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since May 14, 2026.
- Licensed for 60 children, ages 2 through 12.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 01000673.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has issued one or more administrative actions for this facility in the past three years; North Carolina’s page doesn’t say what they were, and shows one only after its 30-day appeal period.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Dusk-To-Dawn Child Care Center, LLC.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 3 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 78 child care providers in Alamance County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 67.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Stephanie’s Cdc, Inc. | 7 |
| Em Yoder Elementary Pre-K | 0 |
| Kidz-N-Progress | 12 |
| Garrett Elementary Prek | 2 |
| Mums - the Kitty Hupman Weekday School | 7 |
| Joyful Learning Center | 23 |
| Brighter Beginnings Child Care, LLC | 14 |
| Children’s Garden Montessori School | 2 |
| Dusk II Dawn Child Care Center This child care provider | 67 |
| Hawfields Presby. Child Care & Dev. Ctr., Inc. | 10 |
| Children’s House Montessori | 22 |
| Lawson’s Preschool | 8 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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Replies
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