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Doves At Play Childcare LLC Two

A child care center in Reidsville, North Carolina 27320

1383 West Harrison Street, Reidsville, North Carolina 27320. (743) 242-6439.

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The last 24 months 75 violations in 11 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Every month

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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?

26 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Aug 18, 2026.

75 violations cited in the last three years, 75 of them marked corrected.

Source:

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

75 violations in 11 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
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Each violation, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

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 18, 2026: unannounced13 violations
  • A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “In space 1, there was no date on the activity plan for infants and there were only four infants listed with activities planned for them.”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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. Two staff have completed the BLS course which does not have First Aid training included.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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) One child does not have a feeding plan.”

    Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 that was hired March 17, 2026, did not have a medication on file until March 19, 2026.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Documentation of staff’s education, training, and experience was not on file.

    “Two new staff were missing education in their files. They are not listed in WORKS either. It is not clear on if they meet the requirements to be a lead teacher.”

    Rule Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

    “One employee hired August 3, 2026, has not completed any clock hours in the required topic areas by August 17, 2026.”

    Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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, hired March 17, 2026, did not have a TB test or screening on file until March 18, 2026.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

    “In space 2, an authorization for a diaper cream was missing the date signed by the parent.”

    Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

    “One staff, hired March 6, 2025, has not completed any health and safety training topics.”

    Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

    “The EPR plan has not been reviewed since October 18, 2024.”

    Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

    “One child’s feeding plan does not have a parent signature.”

    Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.

    “Two children’s feeding plans have not been modified to include baby food.”

    Rule The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

    “In space 3, there were only crayons in the art activity area. The teacher later got out paper for the children. In the language area there were only books.”

    Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Mar 17, 2026: unannounced2 violations
  • 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. There was not a staff roster in the ABCMS system.”

    Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

    “A new staff member did not have a copy of the letter on file.”

    Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 15, 2026: unannounced1 violation
  • Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

    “In space 1, there were six children, ages zero to one year, with one (1) teacher. In space 2, there were eight (8) children, ages one to two years, with one (1) teacher. In space 3, there were fourteen (14) children, ages two to five years, with one (1) teacher.”

    Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Nov 20, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

    “Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. in space 2, there were seven (7) children, ages one to two years, with one (1) teacher.”

    Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Oct 9, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

    “There was an infant observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. According to the safe sleep monitoring chart the infant had been asleep in the seat since 6:54am until I observed her waking up at 8:20am.”

    Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sep 15, 2025: unannounced15 violations
  • 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 2, there was an aerosol can of Lysol not locked on an open shelf.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “On the outdoor play area there is a rusted dump truck, two (2) little tykes cars with broken front plates that is allowing screws to be exposed, broken red child sized chair, broken green container, and a broken plastic platter. The door to one of the small play structure is off and laying on the ground.”

    Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 (1) staff’s CPR training expired July 2025.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 (1) staff’s first aid expired July 2025.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 floater does not have a medical report on file.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 1, a child did not wash her hands upon arrival at the center. In spaces 2 and 3, the children did not wash their hands before eating.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

    “In space 3, the handle to the play refrigerator is broken leaving protrusions at children’s eye level.”

    Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action.

    “(Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19) The administrator only posted the cover letter and first page of the administrative action instead of the full action.”

    Rule Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

    “In space 2, there was only one (1) crayon accessible for children to use. There was one (1) soft toy that the children were observed fighting over. There were not enough building blocks that would allow more than one (1) child to build a structure.”

    Rule For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

    “In space 2, there was a tube of Nystatin that was not locked. It was in a container with other not prescribed diaper creams out of reach of children.”

    Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

    “The playground inspections were completed by an individual that was not trained in playground safety.”

    Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

    “One staff did not have an orientation form on file at all. On a staff, hired March 24, 2025, did not have dates that the orientation for the six (6) weeks were completed documented.”

    Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

    “In space 2, there were three (3) non prescribed diaper creams and one (1) tube of Nystatin that did not have parent’s authorization to use.”

    Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

    “The last emergency drill was completed in May 2025. Another drill should have been completed in August 2025.”

    Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

    “A child’s special diet was not posted in space 3.”

    Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jul 24, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

    “At 8:30am there were six (6) infants and one-year-olds with one (1) teacher. At 8:34am another infant arrived bringing the total of children to seven (7) to one (1) teacher until 8:37am when two (2) one-year-olds were taken to another classroom. The staff/child ratio for infants is 1/5.”

    Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jul 17, 2025: unannounced1 violation
  • Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

    “In space 1, there were six (6) children, ages two months to one year, with one (1) teacher. Staff/child ratio for infants is 1/5. In space 3, there were fifteen (15) children, ages two to twelve years, with one (1) teacher. The staff/child ratio for two year olds is 1/10.”

    Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jul 9, 2025: unannounced3 violations
  • Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

    “The menu posted had muffins, apple juice and milk planned to be served. Fruit loops, mixed fruit and milk were served. The substitution was not recorded on the menu.”

    Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child’s needs.

    “I observed one infant in a crib awake with no staff engagement or activity for twenty-two (22) minutes. I observed three (3) toddlers in high chairs not eating or drinking for thirteen (13) to twenty-two (22) minutes.”

    Rule For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

    “In space 1, there were twelve (12) children, infants and toddlers. The group size for infants must be ten (10). In space 3, there were fifteen (15) children, ages two to seven years with one (1) teacher. The staff/child ratio for two-year-olds is 1/10. After moving two-year-olds from space 3 to space 2, more children arrived at the facility and were dropped off in space 3. That teacher was again out of ratio with seventeen (17) children, ages three to seven years. The ratio for three-year-olds is 1/15.”

    Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Mar 25, 2025: unannounced8 violations
  • 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 a training certificate or card on file showing current CPR certification.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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 a training certificate or card on file showing current First Aid certification.”

    Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

    “Staff files containing all required documents were not available for review.”

    Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

    “One staff member responsible for providing care to infant children and alone in the classroom during the visit did not have a training certificate on file showing the completion of ITS-SIDS training.”

    Rule At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

    “Three staff members were present inside the building and four classrooms occupied by children were in operation.”

    Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

    “An infant swing in the infant children’s classroom was plugged into a wall outlet and the cord was draped loosely down the wall toward the floor.”

    Rule Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

    “One staff member was providing care to eight children ages infant to one year old during today’s visit.”

    Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.

    “A staff member was not outside to receive a school aged child as the child exited the school bus and did not accompany the child into the child care center.”

    Rule Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Feb 18, 2025: unannounced11 violations
  • A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

    “Documentation of receipt of the safe sleep policy by one enrolled infant’s parents was not on file.”

    Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “There was no activity plan posted for school age children, the infant activity plans were dated February 10-14 and the three and four-year-old children’s posted activity was not dated and the caregiver stated that she was not following the posted plan for feelings but rather was working on shapes with the children.”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “Daily schedule was not posted for school age children.”

    Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

    “Staff files were not available for review.”

    Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “Safe sleep checks were last documented for four children ages 0 to 12 months on February 5, 2025, February 6, 2025 and February 11,2025. Two additional infants did not have any completed safe sleep charts, including one present today that was observed sleeping.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “One enrolled infant did not have a medical exam on file within 30 days of enrollment.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center.

    “A 12 month old child was observed sitting in a highchair eating a chocolate muffin which the caregiver stated was brought in from home by the parent as a snack for the child.”

    Rule Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

    “Today’s posted menu in the lobby, classrooms, and kitchen listed cheese pizza, french fries, 100% apple juice and milk for lunch. The one-year-old children were served Beefaroni, french fries and pears. The two-year-old children were served cheese pizza, french fries, pears and milk. The three and four-year-old children were served cheese pizza, french fries, applesauce and milk.”

    Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “One infant bottle was not dated, one infant bottle was not labeled or dated, and one infant bottle was dated “2/12.””

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.

    “There was no hand soap at the diaper changing sink in the infant classroom.”

    Rule Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

    “Posted staff/child ratios applicable to the two, three, four-year-old and school age children were not completed with the youngest age of the child present, and the applicable staff to child ratios and group sizes.”

    Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Jan 30, 2025: unannounced3 violations
  • A violation was found for which there is no item number.

    The inspectors’ words, 155 words

    “A storage room door was unlocked, that also leads to the kitchen door that was unlocked and standing open, a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. For handwash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the requirement to provide water tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit shall not apply. In the event of the loss of hot water at the child care center, the operator shall immediately notify the local health department that serves the county in which the child care center is located.”

    Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

    “I observed two-year-old children eating dinosaur shaped chicken nuggets, a slice of cheese, a squeezable yogurt and 2% milk (as noted by the caregiver) during today’s visit.”

    Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

    “The menu posted in the lobby at the front door as well as in the classrooms and in the kitchen was incorrectly dated from January 1, 2025 through Friday, January 29, 2025, and did not have foods and snacks to be served today, January 30, 2025, or tomorrow , January 30, 2025.”

    Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.

Jan 17, 2025: unannounced3 violations
  • Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

    “One child age four-years-old was in care with nine children who were two-years-old.”

    Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

    “A staff member stated to the Consultant that the staff member’s own children ages six, nine and eleven years old, and who are not enrolled in the facility, were in the staff member’s care at the facility from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in a classroom with two-year-old children on two occasions when school was closed due to snow in the past few weeks.”

    Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

    “Four employee personnel files did not contain a signed and dated statement regarding receipt of personnel and operational policies.”

    Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.. Corrected during the inspection.

Nov 26, 2024: unannounced12 violations
  • 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.

    “Signed verification of receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not on file for three children.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

    “Verification of and signed receipt of the safe sleep policy was not in file for one child.”

    Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “A current activity plan was not posted for toddler or preschool children during the visit.”

    Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 11, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “A daily schedule schedule was not posted in Space 6.”

    Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

    “Verification of and signed receipt for the NC Child Care Law was not file for three children.”

    Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • A violation was found for which there is no item number.

    The inspectors’ words, 170 words

    “A door leading to the kitchen door and the kitchen door were unlocked. The kitchen where hot water must be kept at a minimum temperature that is a burn hazard to children was not inaccessible to children, a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2815(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. For handwash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the requirement to provide water tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit shall not apply. In the event of the loss of hot water at the child care center, the operator shall immediately notify the local health department that serves the county in which the child care center is located.”

    Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “A staff member hired on November 14, 2024 had a medical report on file dated May, 2023.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

    “Ten children ages one-year-old, two-years-old, three-years-old and four-years-old were grouped together for care during the operating day during the visit.”

    Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

  • New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

    “A staff member hired on October 21, 2024 and a staff member hired on October 22, 2024 did not receive six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment.”

    Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • 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.

    “Verification of receipt of and review of parent participation plan was not on file for one child and/or the plan was not posted in the center.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

    “Allergies and special diet substitutions for two children were not posted in the kitchen or in the children’s classroom where the children eat meals and snacks and consume beverages.”

    Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

    “Staff/child ratios were not posted in classrooms for toddler and preschool children.”

    Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.

All 26 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 18, 2026Unannounced visit13 violations cited
Apr 13, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Apr 13, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Mar 17, 2026Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Feb 9, 2026Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 15, 2026Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Dec 4, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Nov 20, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Oct 9, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Sep 15, 2025Unannounced visit15 violations cited
Aug 4, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jul 24, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Jul 17, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Jul 9, 2025Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Apr 8, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Mar 25, 2025Unannounced visit8 violations cited
Feb 26, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Feb 18, 2025Unannounced visit11 violations cited
Jan 30, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 30, 2025Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Jan 30, 2025Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Jan 17, 2025Unannounced visit1 violation cited
Jan 17, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Dec 6, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited
Nov 26, 2024Unannounced visit12 violations cited
Oct 15, 2024Announced visitNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Apr 19, 2025.
  • Licensed for 125 children, ages 0 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 79000334.
Source:

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.
Source:

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: Doves At Play Childcare LLC.
Source:

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.
Source:

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 75.
Source:

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.

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.

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