Lee’s Early Learning Center
A child care center in West End, North Carolina 27376
1135 Seven Lakes Drive, West End, North Carolina 27376. (910) 673-2273.
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The short answer
- 32 violations in the last three years
- Jun 82026 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?
6 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jun 8, 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 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 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.
Jun 8, 2026: unannounced8 violations
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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.
“A signed statement by the parent acknowledging receipt was not on file for one child enrolled.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“Files were not available for K. Baldwin and A. Ellerbe.”
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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.
“The medical report on file for K. Soloris was older than 12 months.”
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Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
“A medical assessment was not on file for two children enrolled.”
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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.
“Documentation of a negative TB test on file for K. Soloria was older than 12 months.”
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Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.
“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection conducted on March 12, 2026 was not complete because Item 18 on the form was not completed.”
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Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
“The date of enrollment was not on the parent signed statement for three children enrolled.”
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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.
“This information was not updated at least annually for two children enrolled.”
Jun 26, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.
“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The owner stated she is in the process of completing the ABCMS procedures but is having difficulty with completion.”
Nov 14, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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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.
“This was not on file for one new staff prior to employment.”
Oct 3, 2024: unannounced11 violations
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A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.
“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. This was not completed for two staff.”
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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.
“This was not on file prior to employment for three staff.”
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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.
“This was not on file prior to employment for two staff. This was corrected when it was completed and placed in their file.”
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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.
“Outlets in a classroom used by children were not covered. This was corrected when they were covered.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“Fire drills were not practiced at least monthly.”
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Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.
“Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. This was corrected during the visit when the Incident Log was completed.”
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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.
“This was not on file for one staff.”
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Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.
“The date of enrollment was not completed on the statement. This was corrected when the enrollment date was completed.”
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Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.
“The statement was signed by the parent but it was not dated.”
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The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.
“An alternate person was not listed on the EMC plan.”
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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.
“This was not completed prior to employment for one staff.”
Aug 21, 2024: unannounced11 violations
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A written statement from each child’s parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.
“This was not on file for one child enrolled.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“Materials and equipment that were not in good repair were stored on playground 2.”
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All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.
“Staff records were not available for review.”
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Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.
“A medical was not on file for one child enrolled.”
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Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.
“This was not on file for one child enrolled.”
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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.
“Left over medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.”
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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.
“Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day.”
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Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.
“Medication was not labeled with a child’s name.”
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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.
“Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before child’s first day of attendance.”
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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.
“Plastic bags that were used to store materials were accessible to children under the age of three years of age.”
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Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.
“Food preferences were not posted in the kitchen or in the classroom where the children eat.”
All 6 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jun 8, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 8 violations cited |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 11 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Jan 9, 2025.
- Licensed for 60 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 63000557.
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: Lockhart, Carla.
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: 3 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 60 child care providers in Moore County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 6; 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 |
|---|---|
| West End Elementary Preschool | 1 |
| Luv - A - Kid Montessori Learning Center | 10 |
| Shining Stars Child Development Center, Inc. | 3 |
| Sonlight Child Care Center | 13 |
| Christ Way Deliverance Preschool | 8 |
| Ds Angels Learning Center LLC | 18 |
| Oasis Kidz | 10 |
| Helen Cole’s Child Care | 6 |
| Lee’s Early Learning Center This child care provider | 32 |
| Little Miracles Day Care Center | 6 |
| Lil’s Child Care Center | 9 |
| Nette’s Fun Care Small 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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