Tiny Tots Too
A child care center in Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278
2711 Hwy 86 S, Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278. (919) 245-3101.
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The short answer
- 26 violations in the last three years
- Jul 142026 the latest visit on record
- 100 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 Jul 14, 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
26 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 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.
Jul 14, 2026: unannounced5 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. One staff member did not successfully complete certification in CPR within 90 days of employment.”
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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. One staff member did not successfully complete certification in first aid within 90 days of employment.”
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An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training.
“A induvial responsible for administering the after school program has not completed BSAC.”
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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.
“One staff member who started on April 13th 2026 did not have a medical report on file prior to employment.”
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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 hired on 4/13/26 did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB prior to the first day of work.”
Jan 8, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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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.
“A outlet in the front foyer power strip was not covered. Three outlets in the school age room did not have outlet covers.”
Jul 23, 2025: unannounced5 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.
“An inhaler and a tube of diaper cream were stored in the classroom without a permission to administer form.”
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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.
“A cleaning eraser was stored on a shelf in Space 3.”
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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 power strip within reach of children located in the lobby was not protected by an outlet cover.”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“The last safety drill was conducted on March 4, 2025.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“Mulch was not adequate for the height of the equipment on the school age playground.”
Feb 27, 2025: unannounced5 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. One staff member did not have verification of completion of the CPR course from a approved organization.”
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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. One staff member did not have verification of completion of first aid training from an approved organization.”
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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.
“Three electrical outlets that were not in use did not have safety plugs in the toddler classroom.”
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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 child had a left over medication that expired in August 2024 and it was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment. One child had a authorization form that expired on 9/6/23.”
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Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
“Prior to the expiration date of A. Aguilar qualification letter, the staff member did not submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. The letter expired 1/8/25.”
Sep 12, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.
“”The file for the new caregiver, Graciela, was not on site at this center for me to review.””
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Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
“”There was no application for Tylichia on file. This is a repeat violation.””
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“”There was no orientation received for Tylichia and Jala. This is a repeat violation.””
Aug 13, 2024: unannounced7 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In the one and two-year old room, there was no activity plan posted. Upon my asking, the teacher showed me a partially completed lesson plan for this week. She did not have nay from the past few weeks.”
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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. “One staff member “Arley, hired on 3/14/2024 has not completed a CPR Training.””
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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. “Arley did not complete a First Aid Training. She was hired on 3/14/2024.””
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Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.
“”There were no application on file for Arley and Tyllidia.””
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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 operator did not maintain medical records separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file for Five staff members (Arely, Tylledia, Jala, Erica, and Abby) I reviewed.””
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New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.
“”Three new staff members (Arely, Tyllidia, Jala) did not have 16 hours of orientation completed within 6 weeks.””
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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.
“”The operator did not review the Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy with two staff members, Arely and Jala.””
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 5 violations cited |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 12, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since Sep 23, 2019.
- Licensed for 100 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 68000429.
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: Shining Starz Academy Inc..
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 86 child care providers in Orange County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 6; 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.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Aunt Reni’s Day Care | 7 |
| Fairview Child and Family Center | 6 |
| Lil Treasures Day Care | 4 |
| Pathways Elementary Pre-K | 14 |
| Master’s Garden Preschool | 23 |
| Tiny Tots | 13 |
| Tiny Tots Too This child care provider | 26 |
| Goody’s Angels Home Day Care | 14 |
| Sounds and Colors | 4 |
| The Little School of Hillsborough | 23 |
| Future Scholars Child Care and Development Center | 15 |
| Center of Excellence Child Care and Academy | 22 |
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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