Little Hands Learning Center

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. Three household members, with criminal background checks, were not listed under the facility on the ABCMS system.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

“Household member, J. Kurtz, had a qualifying letter on file that expired on 6/10/26.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 from the date of issuance).

“A household member, J. Kurtz, had a qualifying letter that expired on 6/10/26.”

Rule 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 from the date of issuance).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.

“Two children, living in your home, turned 16 in April 2025. Required Criminal Background check forms and finger printing forms had not been submitted.”

Rule An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, did not have proof of negative TB test or screening results completed within the last 12 months prior to the first day providing care.

“An employee who started work on 4/10/25 had a TB test result on file dated 6/23/21.”

Rule Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, did not have proof of negative TB test or screening results completed within the last 12 months prior to the first day providing care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.

“One staff, employed on 4/10/25 did not have documentation of having reviewed the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy.”

Rule Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“In the bathroom, 3 packages of unopened latex gloves were stored under the cabinet and a package of wipes was on the back of the toilet. We discussed the storage of items in plastic packaging.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

“The operator completed the training on 5/24/21. The expiation date was 5/24/24.”

Rule Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.