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J & S Blessed Daycare II, LLC

A child care center in Albemarle, North Carolina 28001

1810 Badin Road, Albemarle, North Carolina 28001. (704) 985-0178.

North Carolina’s own record, on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 21 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Every month

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?

7 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Sep 11, 2026.

21 violations cited in the last three years, 21 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

21 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.

21 violations by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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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
Source:

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.

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.

Sep 11, 2026: unannounced7 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.

    “An aerosol can was located on the floor of the van used to transport children.”

    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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “Outdoor riding toys on the preschool playground had chipping paint.”

    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: Sep 24, 2026. 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. New staff member, S.W. did not complete the required CPR certification within 90 days of employment.”

    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: Sep 24, 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. New staff member, S.W. did not complete the required first aid certification within 90 days of employment.”

    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 24, 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.

    “The medical report for the new staff member was completed after the start of employment.”

    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 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

    “A parent’s authorization form for prescription medication was completed on an over-the-counter standing authorization form.”

    Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

  • Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

    “In space #4, plastic bags were accessible to children under 3 years of age.”

    Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

Mar 27, 2026: unannounced3 violations
  • A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

    “A current activity plan was not posted in space #1.”

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

  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “A toy storage bin had a broken plastic lid.”

    Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

    “An monthly playground inspection was not completed for February 2026.”

    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: Mar 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sep 15, 2025: unannounced2 violations
  • Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

    “A child’s file contained a transportation permission form that was incomplete.”

    Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 22, 2025. 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 was not updated annually as required.”

    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 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Apr 15, 2025: unannounced2 violations
  • 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.

    “New staff member, J.C. had a medical report that was older than 12 months.”

    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: Apr 24, 2025. 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.

    “New staff member, J.C. had a TB screening that was older than 12 months.”

    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: Apr 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sep 17, 2024: unannounced3 violations
  • First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

    “In the new van that transports children, there was not a fire extinguisher in the van and/or not mounted in the passenger area.”

    Rule First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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 the newly purchased van there was not signage posted about tobacco/smoking restrictions.”

    Rule Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

    “In the kitchen there was not a list of allergies posted.”

    Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Corrected during the inspection.

May 1, 2024: unannounced4 violations
  • All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

    “The picnic table on the preschool playground had broken pieces of wood.”

    Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    “The sippy cups for the one and two year old children were not labeled with the children’s names.”

    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.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

    “In space #4, a staff member had a can of Dr Pepper on the desk.”

    Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

  • 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.

    “Staff member D.H. did not complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training.”

    Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All 7 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 11, 2026Unannounced visit7 violations cited
Mar 27, 2026Unannounced visit3 violations cited
Sep 15, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Apr 15, 2025Unannounced visit2 violations cited
Sep 17, 2024Unannounced visit3 violations cited
May 1, 2024Unannounced visit4 violations cited
Mar 25, 2024Unannounced visitNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Care Center, holding a Four Star Center License since May 12, 2020.
  • Licensed for 50 children, ages 0 through 12.
  • Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
  • North Carolina’s licence number: 84000246.
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 taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
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: J & S Blessed Day Care II, 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: 4 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 27 child care providers in Stanly County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 11; this one had 21.
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.

11 of the 27 in Stanly County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
A Little Piece of Heaven4
Robinson Daycare20
Little One’s Child Development Center41
J & S Blessed Daycare II, LLC This child care provider21
Tillery Academy14
Love-N-Care II15
Love-N-Care West6
Save the Children Albemarle Head Start Academy4
Eagles Academy15
Kiddie Kare Too17
Little Friends Learning Center11
Tat’s Corner Daycare16

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

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.

Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.

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Replies

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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