Tippitoes Early Education Developmental Center 2
A child care center in Angier, North Carolina 27501
2850 Old Fairground Road, Angier, North Carolina 27501. (919) 480-3942.
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The short answer
- 32 violations in the last three years
- Sep 162026 the latest visit on record
- 38 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?
9 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 16, 2026.
32 violations cited in the last three years, 32 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
32 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 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.
Sep 16, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“The border on the playground was observed broken with jagged edges.”
Mar 5, 2026: unannounced3 violations
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.15A NCAC 18A .2800(f) A purse was accessible to children in the classroom designated for preschool children.”
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“In child care centers, food shall be stored in approved, clean, tightly covered, storage containers once the original package is opened. A bag of rice that was previously opened was not stored in a tightly covered container.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Documentation was not on file for medication given in error and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The specific dosage and expiration date was not completed on the authorization form for the administration of diaper creams.”
Jan 29, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“Fifteen (15) children, from one to four years of age, received care from two staff members in Space #1. The maximum group size for this group based on the youngest child was twelve (12) children. In addition, children between the ages of 12-24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Two (2) children, ages seventeen (17) months and twenty-one (21) months, were grouped with children three (3) years of age and older. This is a violation of Child Care Rule .0713(a)(1)(6)”
Jan 15, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
“An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer seat.”
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“Twelve children, from two to four years of age, received care from one staff member in Space #1.”
Jan 6, 2026: unannounced17 violations
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A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.
“Parental permission was not on file to administer a tube of diaper rash cream in Space #1. The pre completed form listed as needed for amount to be administered, was not dated, and did not have the parent’s signature.”
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
“One staff member does not have a qualification letter on file, however she was verified to be qualified. A second staff member did not have the second page listing restrictions on file.”
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A violation was found for which there is no item number.
“Sugar, rice, beans, salad toppings, bread, and cereals were not stored in air tight containers in the kitchen. This is a violation of the sanitation requirements.”
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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.
“The laundry room was not locked. Inside this room were several cans of paint, the hot water heater, aerosol cans raid and spray starch, two gallon jugs of bleach, draino and laundry detergent. In the kitchen dishwasher tablets and drain maintainer and deodorizer were stored in a cabinet with the key kept in the lock. Aerosol lysol and aerosol sun screen were stored in a cabinet in the kitchen where the lock was hanging open.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“The health questionnaire for two staff members were completed on April 1, 2024, and for one additional staff member on May 30, 2024. None were updated annually.”
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Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.
“Attendance had not been recorded for today.”
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Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
“Two staff members did not obtain medical statements before hire.”
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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. One of the staff members assigned to the infant room did not receive this training within two months of assuming duties in the classroom were infants receive care.”
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Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.
“Three staff members employed more than one year did not have an annual staff development plan on file.”
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Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.
“The medical information was maintained in the staff member’s personnel file.”
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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.
“Four bottles of milk in Space #3 did not contain the date.”
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Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
“The menus posted do not meet meal patterns for children. The one year old children in Space #3 were served cheese pizza, banana, and milk for lunch.”
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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.
“The first aid kit was stored unlocked on the wall in the corridor. It contained Neosporin and Tylenol. Vitamins and nutritional supplements were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“The menu was not posted in the kitchen.”
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“One staff member who has been employed more than six weeks did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“One staff member did not have a TB test on file. A second staff member did not provide a negative result before hire.”
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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.
“A bottle of pepsi was observed on an open shelf in Space #1.”
Jan 6, 2026: announced1 violation
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“One staff member provided care for thirteen children from two to four years of age in Space #1.”
Dec 17, 2025: unannounced7 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“The activity plan in Space #1 was not dated.”
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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.
“An aerosol can of Lysol was observed on top of the paper towel dispenser in the bathroom adjacent to Space #1. The door to the laundry room was observed to be unlocked. This room contained a gallon bottle of bleach, fabric softener, and several cans of paint. The hot water heater is also located in this room.”
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An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.
“(omit posting for centers located in a residence) These plans were not posted.”
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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.
“The facility was not accurately documenting checking on sleeping infants. An electronic software program was being used, however the check observed for one child did not accurately reflect the time the nap began, the checks conducted during the nap, and when the nap ended.”
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Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
“The menu for today listed peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apple slices, and milk to be served for lunch.”
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“The menu was not posted in the food preparation area where easily seen by the cook.”
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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.
“Cups of Dunkin Coffee and a box of doughnut holes were observed on a low shelf in Space #3.”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 16, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Announced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 17 violations cited |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Apr 7, 2026.
- Licensed for 38 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 51000994.
- Restriction: Other - Total capacity includes all children and adults.
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 taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
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: Tippitoes Early Education Developmental Center, L..
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: 4 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 88 child care providers in Johnston County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 32.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kidsville Childcare Center | 41 |
| Tippitoes Early Education Developmental Center 2 This child care provider | 32 |
| Princeton Head Start | 1 |
| Clayton Head Start | 4 |
| Shepherd’s Day Care Home | 10 |
| Johnston Community College Child Development Cente | 12 |
| Miss Wendy’s Play House | 5 |
| Two By Two Day Care Development Center | 5 |
| Lovin’ Children Day Care | 24 |
| T.a.l.k. Day Care | 9 |
| Little Angels Daycare & Learning Center | 10 |
| Judy Millard Day Care Home | 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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