Doodle Bug Daycare
A child care center in Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771
468 Rodney Orr Bypass, Robbinsville, North Carolina 28771. (828) 735-0442.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 46 violations in the last three years
- Aug 32026 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?
20 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Aug 3, 2026.
46 violations cited in the last three years, 46 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
46 violations in 13 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 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.
Aug 3, 2026: unannounced4 violations
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A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.
“Out of the six diaper changes observed three (3) children did not wash their hands after they had their diapers changed.”
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“The activity plan posted on the classroom information board for children ages one-through-two years of age was dated July 27th-31st.”
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All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.
“Two (2) staff members were not observed washing their hands after three (3) diaper changes.”
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Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
“Out of the six (6) diaper changes observed the changing surface was only cleaned and disinfected correctly one (1) time.”
Feb 6, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“There was no current menu posted. The menu posted today was for the month of January.”
Dec 15, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“During my visit today I observed the staff member in the classroom for children ages zero-through-one year of age not adequately supervising two (2) one-year-old children while they were eating lunch in highchairs. I observed the staff member standing a good distance away from the children with her back turned towards them looking out about the classroom. She then walked away from the area and was across the classroom picking up two other children that did not appear to be upset. She then walked back towards the eating area holding two (2) infants.”
Nov 13, 2025: unannounced10 violations
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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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator and staff member’s files it was noted that two (2) staff member’s CPR training expired in May 2025 but was not renewed until October 2025. It was also noted that the floater’s CPR expired in February 2025 but was not renewed until October 2025.”
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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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator and staff member’s files it was noted that two (2) staff member’s First Aid training expired in May 2025 but was not renewed until October 2025. It was also noted that the floater’s First Aid expired in February 2025 but was not renewed until October 2025.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator and staff member’s files it was noted that two (2) staff members health questionnaire was last completed/updated on 06/28/2024. Three (3) staff members health questionnaire was last completed/updated on 10/01/2024.”
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Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.
“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator and two (2) existing staff member’s files it was noted that the Administrator’s and the floater’s ITS-SIDS training expired in March 2025.”
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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.
“After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator and staff member’s files it was noted that two (2) staff member’s emergency information was last completed/updated on 06/28/2024. Three (3) staff member’s emergency information was last completed/updated on 10/01/2024.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.
“After review of a new employee’s file it was noted that a signed statement that they had received a job description was not available for review.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator and three (3) existing staff member’s files that have been employed for a year or more an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan was not available for review for 2025. The last staff evaluation and staff development plan was dated for October 2024 for these three (3) staff members.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“Based on the information available in two (2) existing staff member’s file and what was noted on the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator, the two (2) staff members hired in July 2024 had not completed the required health and safety training within one year of employment.”
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The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.
“After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator and five (5) existing staff member’s files it was noted that the review of the facility’s EMC plan was conducted on 10/01/2024.”
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The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
“After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet completed by the Administrator and five (5) existing staff member’s files it was noted that the last review of the facility’s EPR plan was conducted on 10/01/2024.”
Oct 2, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“As I was entering the office area I noticed that the lesson plan posted on the classroom information board for children ages one-through-two years of age was dated August 25th-29th.”
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
“During my walkthrough of the classrooms I requested to review the safe sleep charts for the two infants enrolled. Based on the charts reviewed today staff did not document children’s naps for September 30 and October 01 for two children under 12-months of age that were present on those days.”
Aug 21, 2025: unannounced7 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Today a staff member reported that it was her understanding that on August 14 Nick Vetten was there to assist her with the children while the other staff members were involved in the staff meeting. Nick Vetten, did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to assisting with the children.”
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Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.
“On August 14th all children ages six months to 9 years of age were grouped together and cared for in the infant classroom from 8:54 am until 9:23 am.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“During our visit today two (2) staff in the classroom for children ages three-through-four years of were observed sitting in chairs talking to each other while children were playing outside.”
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Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“Today a staff member reported that it was her understanding that on August 14 Nick Vetten was there to assist her with the children while the other staff members were involved in the staff meeting. Nick Vetten, did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to assisting with the children.”
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Someone less than 18 years old was left alone with children and was counted in the staff/child ratio.
“On August 14th at 9:23 am toddler and preschool aged children were taken into the toddler room and cared for by a 17 year old staff member.”
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Staff members who were 16 or 17 years old were counted in meeting a required staff/child ratio were not supervised by a credentialed staff person who is at least 21 years old.
“On August 14th all twenty eight (28) children present were cared for in the infant classroom by two caregivers that were 19 years of age and 17 years of age.”
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Volunteers who are 13, 14, or 15 years old were not directly supervised by or worked with a staff person who was at least 21 years old and met staff qualification requirements.
“Today a staff member reported that it was her understanding that on August 14th the 13 year old and the 14 year old were there to help her while the other staff members were involved in the staff meeting.”
Jun 4, 2025: unannounced4 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 classroom for children zero-through-one-year-of-age, the classroom for children three-years-of-age-through-five and the classroom for the school aged children were dated 05/26-05/30.”
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“Today children were served mini corn dogs for lunch. The corn dogs were cut in half, however, they still presented a choking hazard and needed to be cut diagonally as well as horizontal.”
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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.
“After review of the four (4) new staff members’ files it was noted that one (1) staff member (AL) did not have the TB screening signed by a health care professional.”
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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.
“After review of the four new staff members’ files it was noted that one (1) staff member (AJ) did not have a signed acknowledgement that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with them.”
May 27, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“On May 20, 2025, a one-year-old child was playing on a riding toy designed for children ages three to four-year-old. The child fell from the toy and sustained a dislocated elbow.”
Dec 19, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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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.
“One A and D Ointment in space #3, the classroom with one and two year old children, had a parent medication authorization with an expiration date of 12/11/24.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In space #2, the classroom with three and four year old children, one child with a Ventolin inhaler did not have a parent medication authorization on file.”
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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 #2, the classroom with three and four year old children, one child had an asthma action plan dated 7/24/23.”
Jun 5, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“One (1) staff had a health questionnaire dated 3/23/23.”
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Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.
“Children were eating their snack from Styrofoam bowls. One (1) child from space #3, the classroom with one and two year old children, placed the bowl at their mouth and bit. The teacher recognized the child bit the bowl and instructed them to place their bowl back on the table.”
May 21, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“The activity plan in space #3, the classroom with one and two year old children, was dated May 3-7.”
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The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.
“The two (2) staff identified on the plan were not on-site during the visit today.”
Mar 21, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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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.
“Two outlets that were not in use located by the book shelf and cubbies were not covered with safety plugs in space #2, the classroom with three and four year old children.”
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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.
“Aveeno lotion for a child in space #3, the classroom with two year old children, had a medication authorization form that expired on 11/29/23. Destin diaper cream for a child in space #3, the classroom with two year old children, had a medication authorization form that expired on 3/14/24.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“There were five (5) diaper creams in space #3, the classroom with two year old children, that the medication authorization forms could not be found.”
Feb 7, 2024: unannounced6 violations
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“The refrigerator in space #3 had a thermometer that was not working. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION(j).”
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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.
“Barbasol shaving cream was located in an unlocked cabinet above five feet in space #2, the classroom with three and four year old children.”
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Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.
“Three (3) bottles in space #4, the classroom with infants and one year children, did not have a bottle cap to protect the nipple from contamination.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“The staff member hired on 12/13/22 did not have the staff development plan and annual evaluation in file. Refer to the staff and training worksheet.”
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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.
“An electrical power strip placed on top of the approximately three (3) foot half wall between spaces #1 and #2, had two (2) uncovered outlets that were not in use.”
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For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
“Dolls were not provided in space #4, the classroom with infant and one year old children.”
All 20 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 3, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| May 28, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 29, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| May 27, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| May 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Dec 15, 2023 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jun 19, 2024.
- Licensed for 60 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 38000035.
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: Vetten, Stacey B.
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.
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 7 child care providers in Graham County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 46.
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 |
|---|---|
| Robbinsville Head Start | 2 |
| A Kid’s Place | 2 |
| Amy’s Ark Home Day Care | 0 |
| Rhs Child Care Center | 1 |
| Snowbird Child Development | 9 |
| Doodle Bug Daycare This child care provider | 46 |
| Robbinsville Elementary Developmental Day Class | 5 |
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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