Kids World, Inc.
A child care center in Eden, North Carolina 27288
501 Highland Park Drive, Eden, North Carolina 27288. (336) 623-1095.
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The short answer
- 48 violations in the last three years
- Oct 142026 the latest visit on record
- 150 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?
16 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Oct 14, 2026.
48 violations cited in the last three years, 48 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
48 violations in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 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.
Aug 24, 2026: unannounced2 violations
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“In space 4, there were nine children, ages seven months to one year, with one teacher.”
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The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.
“There was a fresh cigarette butt outside the kitchen door.”
Aug 10, 2026: unannounced4 violations
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Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.
“Today, one classroom was only served Nutrigrain bar for breakfast. There was no other component provided. Also during staff interviews it was stated that for a couple of weeks this summer there was no milk provided at lunch.”
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“During staff interviews it was confirmed that children from space 2a and space 5 would be combined in space 2a causing the space to be out of staff/child ratios different days this summer.”
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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).
“A staff member’s qualification letter expired May 14, 2026. She does not have an application submitted in ABCMS.”
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The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.
“During staff interviews it was confirmed that staff use a side door to smoke on the premises. There were several cigarette butts by the side door said to be used.”
Dec 30, 2025: unannounced12 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In space 2a there was not a current activity plan posted. In space 1, “free choice” was written for two (2) days. In space 3a there was not a current activity posted. In space 3b the activity plan did not include enough activities. In space 5 “free Choice” was used three (3) days for one or more activities.”
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A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In space 2a there was not a schedule posted.”
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All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer’s instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.
“Two (2) bike go rounds and one (1) merry-go-round did not have the manufacturers instructions on file.”
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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. A staff member hired June 2025 did not receive CPR training until December 2025 instead of within ninety (90) days of hire.”
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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. A staff member hired in June 2025 did not receive First Aid training until December 2025 instead of within ninety (90) days of hire.”
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Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
“In space 3a a child’s diaper was changed and the surface was not cleaned or disinfected.”
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Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center.
“In space 3b a one-year-old is provided 2 percent milk but there is no written instructions on file.”
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For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.
“In space 3a there were no sensory toys.”
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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 menu for this week.”
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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).
“Three (3) staff’s qualification letter expired November 2025.”
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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.
“One staff required to receive ten (10) hours of training only received one (1) hour. Another staff required to receive ten (10) hours of training received one (1) hour and had five (5) hours to carry over from the year before. This left the staff member four (4) hours short.”
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The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.
“In space 3b the feeding plan for a fourteen-month-old did not include table food.”
Nov 25, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.
“On November 19, 2025, there were three (3) infants observed sleeping in bouncy seats that were placed in cribs.”
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“There were twelve (12) children, one to two years, with one (1) teacher for approximately three (3) minutes. When the other teacher arrived back to the classroom she had another one-year-old with her making the group size thirteen (13) instead of the required group size of twelve (12).”
Oct 23, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.
“In space 3a there was dried food in several areas and visible dirt in high traffic areas.”
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When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.
“The screen time for space 2a was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan.”
Jul 30, 2025: unannounced4 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. Two (2) new staff, hired March 20, 2025 and June 30, 2025, were not listed on the staff roster in the ABCMS system.”
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Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
“In space 3a the diaper changing surface was not cleaned or disinfected after one (1) use.”
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Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.
“In space 5 there was an electric fan in use. The fan was on the floor and did not have a mesh guard.”
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Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.
“In space 3a, three (3) children were using a tablet and one (1) child was watching something on a cell phone. This space had twelve (12) two year old and two (2) three year old children present today.”
Jan 16, 2025: unannounced10 violations
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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.
“In space 3a there was a small bottle of Gain laundry detergent and two (2) containers of disinfecting wipes on the lower shelf of an unlocked cabinet.”
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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.
“In space 3a there is a quarter sized hole in the door to the bathroom.”
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Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.
“In space 3b the six (6) children present did not wash their hands before eating lunch.”
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Children were not adequately supervised at all times.
“In space 3a a teacher was assisting a child in the bathroom. The teacher was all the way inside the bathroom and could not see the children in the classroom. During this time a child throw a wooden block at another child. Also a child hit another child with a toy.”
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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.
“Four (4) children’s records did not have a medical and immunization record on file.”
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Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.
“In space 3a there was a pacifier stored on the diaper changing pad.”
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Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.
The inspectors’ words, 149 words
“In space 3a a child was observed crying the teacher did not comfort the child. The teacher did speak with the child about princesses but was not seen comforting the child. Another child was also seen crying and the teacher was seen telling the child that he was fine. She finally comforted the child after several minutes of him crying. In space 3b the teacher was observed sitting in a chair playing with her watch as a child was crying on the floor. Also during this observation a child hit another child in the head with a toy vehicle and the child that was hit started crying. The teacher did not attend to the child that was hit nor did she address the child that did the hitting. She did pick up the other child that was crying on the floor after she was done typing on her watch.”
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Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.
“Seven (7) children were missing a photograph when being transported.”
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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 (1) staff did not have the training within ninety (90) days of employment. She was hired September 12, 2024 and didn’t receive the training until January 8, 2025.”
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The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.
“In space 4 one (1) child’s feeding plan did not reflect the change to table food.”
Aug 21, 2024: unannounced3 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“In spaces 2b and 3a adult scissors were on a table within children’s reach. In space 3a there was a Wite Out pen on a table. In space 3b there was a purse that children were allowed to play with that has long straps that could be a strangulation hazard.”
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Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.
“In vehicle, license plate TBR-3414, there was not a sign posted regarding smoking and tobacco restriction.”
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Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center.
“Attendance for children in space 1 was not checked before leaving the center and upon return to the center during off premise activities that occurred in June, July and August.”
Jan 25, 2024: unannounced9 violations
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A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
“In space 3b an outlet plate has been pulled away from the wall and is loose.”
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Documentation of staff’s on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .
“Two (2) staff did not have documentation that they have completed any on-going training for 2023.”
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Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.
“One (1) employee did not have the topic “Recognizing, responding and reporting abuse, neglect or maltreatment” documented as having been reviewed with her.”
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Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.
“One (1) staff was required to complete her health and safety training by June 2023 and has not completed any of the required topics, other than CPR and First Aid training.”
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Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)
“Children three years old or older were in care and the schedule did not reflect daily indoor and outdoor opportunities for free choice and teacher directed activities. In space 2a, the schedule was not posted due to the teacher cleaning the window where the schedule had been posted. The schedule listed “free play” from 9:30-10:45, however, it was observed that no free choice was allowed and all activities during this time were teacher directed.”
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Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.
“The two (2) teachers in space 4 did not wash their hands before putting on gloves and feeding infants table food and/or baby food.”
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The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.
“There was trash and insulation coming out of the wall onto the outdoor play area. Also, the outdoor play area has a drainage issue that has not been corrected since it was brought to the director’s attention during a visit in August 2023.”
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The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
“A child’s feeding plan was missing the parent’s signature.”
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The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.
“A child’s feeding plan did not include that the child was eating table food.”
All 16 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 12 violations cited |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Apr 20, 2024.
- Licensed for 150 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 79000165.
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: Kid’s World, Inc. of Stoneville.
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 51 child care providers in Rockingham County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 48.
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 |
|---|---|
| Trinity Wesleyan Education Center | 23 |
| Kids World, Inc. This child care provider | 48 |
| Leaksville-Spray Elementary Preschool | 6 |
| Lee’s Little Explorers Child Care Center | 33 |
| Douglass Elementary Preschool | 6 |
| Pleasant View Academy | 45 |
| Douglass Head Start | 9 |
| Rhode Island Mill Early Learning Center | 17 |
| Reidsville Baptist Child Care | 28 |
| Community Baptist Schools | 6 |
| Little Kings and Queens Developmental Preschool | 4 |
| The Increase Learning Center, Inc. | 7 |
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.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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