N.b. Mills - Iss Staff Childcare
A child care center in Statesville, North Carolina 28677
1410 Pearl Street, Statesville, North Carolina 28677. (704) 873-8498.
- administrative action in the last three years
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The short answer
- 26 violations in the last three years
- Feb 62026 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?
8 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Feb 6, 2026.
26 violations cited in the last three years, 26 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
25 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Feb 6, 2026: unannounced5 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current lesson plan was not posted. The lesson plan posted was dated January 19-23.”
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All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.
“I observed that blinds in the windows were broken and could be a hazard to children.”
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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.
“Staff with the hire date of 9/12/23 has not completed on-going training hours required.”
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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.
“Staff with the hire dated of 9/2/25 and 9/12/23 do not have Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.”
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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.
“Staff with the hire date of 9/12/23 has not reviewed the EPR plan annually.”
Sep 29, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“One medication form did not have all the required information completed by parent.”
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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.
“I observed that on the playground area water was standing in empty containers and the outdoor kitchen area.”
Mar 7, 2025: announced7 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“Current activity plan was not posted in Preschool classroom.”
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A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In space C215 a daily schedule was not posted.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“Two diaper creams in the toddler classroom did not have parent’s authorization form completed.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance: Attendance in space in C215 was not completed.”
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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.
“One staff member hire date 10/10/24 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.”
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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.
“Two employees’ with the hire dates of 2/4/25The 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 on file.”
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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.
“There was no documentation staff received annual EPR training.”
Feb 27, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“Teacher left two toddler children unattended in the bathroom to attend to other children in the classroom.”
Oct 31, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“Qualification letter for employee hire date 10/10/24 was not on file for review.”
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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.
“2 bottles in the infant classroom refrigerator were not labeled with the date.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“Diaper cream authorization form was not complete. All spaces were not completed by parent.”
May 16, 2024: unannounced4 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current lesson plan was not posted in the Preschool Classroom.”
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“Two children had missing days on the infant sleep that were not recorded and the children were present. Days were 3/21, 3/22, 3/26, 4/13, 4/14, and 5/7.”
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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.
“One staff member had not completed a current emergency Information form.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“The last fire drill posted on Emergency drill log was dated 3/21/24.”
Dec 13, 2023: unannounced3 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“Activity Plan was not completed and posted for the infant classroom. Lesson plan was dated for the first week of November.”
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Breast 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.
“Two sippy cups in the toddler refrigerator were not labeled with the date. This was corrected by the teacher.”
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Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.
“In the classroom for the 3’s and 4’s the arrival times for the children were not completed for 12/13/23. Teacher corrected form and signed in each child that was present.”
Nov 6, 2023: unannounced1 violation
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Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
“Sleep log documentation had some days that were not documented. Teacher corrected the blank spaces with absent and updates each child’s form.”
All 8 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Feb 6, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Announced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| May 16, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 6, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a One Star Center License since Jan 4, 2024.
- Licensed for 60 children, ages 0 through 5.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 49000579.
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: Iredell Statesville Schools.
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: 1 star 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 80 child care providers in Iredell County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 13; this one had 26.
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.
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|---|---|
| N.b. Mills - Iss Staff Childcare This child care provider | 26 |
| Future Generation Child Development Center, Inc. | 16 |
| Buffalo Shoals Head Start Center | 5 |
| American Child, Inc. | 31 |
| Celeste Henkel Prime Time for Kids | 12 |
| LIFESPAN Early Learning Center | 9 |
| Third Creek Prime Time for Kids | 3 |
| N.b. Mills Prime Time for Kids | 2 |
| Sharon Prime Time for Kids | 1 |
| East Prime Time for Kids | 4 |
| Third Creek Preschool | 17 |
| N B Mills Preschool | 23 |
| Lil Steppers Childcare Academy | 2 |
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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