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Learning Jungle Gastonia

A child care center in Gastonia, North Carolina 28054

740 Cox Road, Gastonia, North Carolina 28054. (704) 861-1411.

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The last 24 months 47 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Every month

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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?

36 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 20, 2026.

49 violations cited in the last three years, 48 of them marked corrected.

Source:

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

47 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

47 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
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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.

Source:

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.

Oct 15, 2026: unannounced2 violations
  • Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

    “In Space #B1-3 there was no parent medication authorization form on file for review for one tube of Destin diaper cream.”

    Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information..

  • 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 #B1-3, two plastic packages of Huggies Baby Wipes were located in the bottom cubby shelf, four inches from the floor surface and accessible to four infants, and one child, one year of age. The warning on the plastic packages listed to avoid danger of suffocation, keep outer wrapper out of reach from babies and children.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Oct 8, 2026: unannounced1 violation
  • Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

    “On September 30, 2026, one child, four years of age, enrolled in NC Pre-K in Space #B2-5, was left alone and unsupervised for sixteen minutes from 8:39am to 8:56am in the bathroom located inside of the classroom.”

    Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 15, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

May 28, 2026: unannounced1 violation
  • When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

    “The facility did not have a copy of the authorization to apply diapering cream to a child on file and available for review.”

    Rule When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

May 27, 2026: unannounced1 violation
  • A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

    The inspectors’ words, 103 words

    “110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Nine current staff, one staff member employed on June 16, 2025, one staff member employed on August 12, 2025, one staff member employed on October 25, 2023, one staff member employed on April 19, 2025, one staff member employed on August 31, 2023, one staff member employed on January 31, 2020, one staff member employed on December 6, 2021, one staff member employed on September 5, 2023, and one staff member employed on June 19, 2023, were not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility.”

    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: Jun 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Nov 19, 2025: unannounced3 violations
  • 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 building #1, four (4) 3.5lb bags of Spectracide Fire Ant Shield Mound Destroy were located in the unlocked janitorial supply closet located in the hallway and accessible to children. In building #2, (1) aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray, and six (6), one (1) gallon cans of paint labeled “keep out of reach of children” were located in the unlocked janitorial supply closet located in the hallway and accessible to children.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

    “Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On November 4, 2025, one (1) child, four (4) years of age, was left unsupervised without staff knowledge from 4:15pm to 4:38pm in classroom B2-6.”

    Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

    “In building #1, space #2, one (1) bottle of Hello Bello mosquito pump spray repellant had an expiration date listed 03/31/2021.”

    Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Dec 3, 2024: unannounced15 violations
  • 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, enrolled on January 22, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on July 8, 2024, did not have a parent’s signature on a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

    “One (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and born on June 11, 2024, had a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s safe sleep policy on file dated June 5, 2024. One child, enrolled on May 23, 2022, and born on April 5, 2022, had a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s safe sleep policy on file dated September 8, 2022.”

    Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

    “One (1) child, enrolled on January 22, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on July 8, 2024, did not have a signed statement on file from the parent attesting to receipt of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law on file.”

    Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 #B2-6, one (1) bottle of Luxury Isopropyl Alcohol and one (1) bottle of Equate Nail Polish Remover Max Strength, both with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet above the handwashing sink.”

    Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    “In Space #B2-1, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with asthma was most recently updated on October 6, 2024. In Space #B2-3, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was most recently updated on October 9, 2023.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

    “In Space #B2-2, an electric fan was on top of the cubbies and was not mounted or fitted with a mesh guard.”

    Rule Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    The inspectors’ words, 105 words

    “The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on December 18, 2023, was last updated on November 29, 2023. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, was last updated on December 15, 2023. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on June 6, 2022, was last updated on August 30, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on September 20, 2021, was last updated on August 30, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on May 23, 2022, was last updated on September 8, 2022.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

    “In Space #B1-3, two (2) bottles of human milk were not labeled with the child’s name and date received by the facility.”

    Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 #B1-1, one (1) tube of Parent’s Choice Diaper Rash Ointment Maximum Strength expired July 2024. In Space #B1-5, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhalation Aerosol expired on November 28, 2024. In Space #B2-1, the permission to administer medication form for one (1) Ventolin HFA Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol expired on April 9, 2024.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

    “The medical exam on file for one (1) child, enrolled on May 23, 2022, was dated August 1, 2022.”

    Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

    “One (1) child, enrolled on January 24, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, did not have an acknowledgement of receipt by the parent of the facility’s operational policies on file.”

    Rule Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

    “One (1) child, enrolled on January 24, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, did not have an acknowledgement of receipt by the parent of the facility’s parent participation plan on file.”

    Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2027. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

    The inspectors’ words, 97 words

    “One (1) child, enrolled on January 22, 204, one (1) child, enrolled on June 3, 2024, and one (1) child, enrolled on August 5, 2024, did not have a statement on file from the parent acknowledging receipt of the facility’s discipline policy. One (1) child, enrolled on July 8, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on January 17, 2024, one (1) child, enrolled on June 6, 2022, and two (2) children, both enrolled on August 19, 2024, did not have the child’s date of enrollment listed on the acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s discipline policy on file.”

    Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

    “In Space #B1-3, one (1) opened bottle of Dr. Pepper was on the counter to the left of the handwashing sink.”

    Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends.

    “The initial application on file for one (1) child, enrolled on June 6, 2022, was not completed until August 30, 2022.”

    Rule The completed, signed application was not on file on the first day each child attends.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Oct 18, 2024: unannounced1 violation
  • A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

    “On October 14, 2024, a staff member failed to ensure a safe environment when a two-year-old child sustained multiple bites while on the playground.”

    Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jul 24, 2024: unannounced6 violations
  • A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

    “In Space #B2-4, one (1) speech therapist, Cheryl Tucker, was alone and working one-on-one with a child, two (2) years of age. Ms. Tucker did not have a qualifying letter on file.”

    Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to 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 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 #B1-4, one (1) tube of Gentle Steps Maximum Strength Diaper Rash Paste expired January 2022.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

    “In Space #B2-4, one (1) speech therapist, Cheryl Tucker, was alone and working one-on-one with a child, two (2) years of age. Ms. Tucker did not complete the process to obtain a criminal background check.”

    Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

    “Children’s special diets or food allergies were not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared.”

    Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

    “One (1) staff member, employed of June 12, 2023, did not complete all of the required health and safety trainings. Two (2) staff members, both employed on July 17, 2024, did not complete all of the required health and safety trainings.”

    Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

    “In Space #B2-5, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with asthma was last updated June 21, 2022.”

    Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 30, 2024: unannounced3 violations
  • Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

    “On January 2, 2024, a staff member pushed a three-year-old child to prevent entry to the classroom which resulted in the child falling and sustaining a busted lip.”

    Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

    “An incident that occurred on January 2, 2024, was not documented on the incident log.”

    Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

    “Staff member did not document the time of the incident and the description of the incident was inaccurate.”

    Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Jan 2, 2024: unannounced14 violations
  • A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

    “One (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2022, who was four (4) months of age at the time of enrollment, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the facility’s safe sleep policy dated August 29, 2022.”

    Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

    “One (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2022, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the summary of the North Carolina Law, dated August 29, 2022. One (1) child, enrolled on February 21, 2022, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the summary of the North Carolina Law, dated August 23, 2022.”

    Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A written copy of the discipline policy was not provided and/or explained to each child’s parent, at the time of enrollment by the person who conducted the enrollment conference.

    “One (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2022, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the facility’s discipline policy dated August 29, 2022. One (1) child, enrolled on February 21, 2022, had a signed statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging receipt of the facility’s discipline policy, dated August 23, 2022.”

    Rule A written copy of the discipline policy was not provided and/or explained to each child’s parent, at the time of enrollment by the person who conducted the enrollment conference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 (1) staff member, employed on February 7, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated November 17, 2023. One staff member, employed on June 12, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated November 7, 2023. One staff member, employed on August 28, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated November 14, 2023. One (1) staff member, employed on October 25, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated December 4, 2023.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

    “One (1) staff member, employed on August 31, 2023, completed four (4) of the required six (6) hours of orientation within the first two (2) weeks of employment.”

    Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2022, was last updated on August 29, 2023. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on October 13, 2022, was last updated on August 28, 2022.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

    “In Space #B1-3, five (5) bottles containing formula and breast milk were not labeled with the date the bottles were received by the facility.”

    Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 #B1-2, one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste expired July 2023.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

    “One (1) child, enrolled on October 13, 2022, had a medical exam on file dated December 14, 2022. One (1) child, enrolled on August 7, 2022, had a medical exam on file dated October 4, 2023. One (1) child, enrolled on August 21, 2023, had a medical exam on file dated October 4, 2023.”

    Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

    “In Space #B1-2, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste expired on January 1, 2024. In Space #B1-2, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of A and D Prevent Original Ointment Diaper Rash Ointment and Skin Protectant.”

    Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “One (1) staff member, employed on February 7, 2023, had the results of a TB test on file dated November 17, 2023. One (1) staff member, employed on June 12, 2023, had the results of a TB test on file dated November 7, 2023. One (1) staff member, employed on August 28, 2023, had the results of a TB test on file dated November 14, 2023.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

    “A shelter in place/lockdown drill was conducted on September 20, 2022, and not again until February 5, 2023. A shelter in place/lockdown drill was conducted on April 3, 2023, and not again until August 20, 2023.”

    Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 (1) staff member, employed on July 17, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. One (1) staff member, employed on August 31, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 6, 2023.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

    “One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program on August 21, 2023, did not have a hearing screening completed as part of the health assessment.”

    Rule The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Nov 13, 2023: unannounced2 violations
  • A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.

    “A copy of an incident report form for an incident that occurred on October 24, 2023 was not given to the child’s parent, and the box on the incident report form which indicates the parent declined a copy of the incident report form was not completed.”

    Rule A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 27, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

    “A copy of an incident report form for an incident that occurred on October 24, 2023, which resulted in the child receiving medical treatment, was not submitted to the Child Care Consultant.”

    Rule An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 27, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 36 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Oct 20, 2026Announced visitNo violations cited
Oct 15, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Oct 15, 2026Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Oct 14, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Oct 8, 2026Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Oct 1, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Aug 25, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jul 15, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jul 1, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
May 28, 2026Unannounced visit1 violation cited
May 27, 2026Unannounced visit1 violation cited
May 21, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 22, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Mar 5, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Dec 2, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Nov 24, 2025Announced visitNo violations cited
Nov 19, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Nov 19, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Nov 12, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jun 4, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Feb 17, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Feb 12, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Dec 9, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Dec 3, 2024Unannounced visit15 violations cited
Oct 18, 2024Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Aug 30, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jul 24, 2024Unannounced visit6 violations cited
Jul 16, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jun 3, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 8, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Mar 4, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 30, 2024Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Jan 2, 2024Unannounced visit14 violations cited
Dec 13, 2023Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Dec 11, 2023Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Nov 13, 2023Unannounced visit2 violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Aug 29, 2025.
  • Licensed for 199 children, ages 0 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 36000607.
  • Restriction: Other - Building 1 capacity=180, Building 2 capacity=180.
Source:

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.
Source:

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: Lj Schools (Carolina), Inc..
Source:

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: 5 stars of five.
Source:

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 83 child care providers in Gaston County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 49.
Source:

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.

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

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.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

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CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 8, 2026. Updated monthly.

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