Little Ladybug’s Place To Grow, LLC
A child care center in Matthews, North Carolina 28104
2251 Stallings Rd, Matthews, North Carolina 28104. (704) 882-1465.
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The short answer
- 23 violations in the last three years
- Aug 62026 the latest visit on record
- 187 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?
4 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Aug 6, 2026.
23 violations cited in the last three years, 23 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
23 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Aug 6, 2026: unannounced6 violations
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff members R.B, S.C, S.F, E.R, and M.T. did not have verfication of certification of CPR training.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.Staff members R.B, S.C, S.F, E.R, and M.T. did not have verfication of certification of FA training.”
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Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
“In space three (3) plastic bags were accessible to children under three (3).”
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Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.
“A medication was not in an original label and did not have proper documentation for use in space five (5).”
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Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.
“The last emergency drill was recorded as practiced in April of 2026.”
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The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.
“On both outdoor play areas, the dept of the mulch was not based on the height of the equipment. The fence on the playground that serves older children, while not critical, is leaning and needs repair.”
Jan 14, 2026: unannounced4 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 number seven (7) two (2) aerosol cans were unlocked in a cabinet accessible by children.”
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Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.
“In space nine (9) the staff and child ratio was not posted.”
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Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment.
“Protective surface around the swings did not have the correct dept of surface material.”
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When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule.
“The critical height of the climbing structure which is higher than five (5) feet and less than seven (7) feet did not have six (6) inches of loose surface material.”
Dec 17, 2025: unannounced4 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“In space 4, the posted activity plan did not have a date documented to verify the current date.”
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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
“On the preschool playground one fence wooden panel was observed not in good repair during today’s visit.”
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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 #4, an area on the wall had peeling/chipping paint accessible to children (near the large group area).”
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The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.
“On the outdoor learning environment, I observed several trash cans with trash spilling out of the top area onto the ground.”
Sep 19, 2025: unannounced9 violations
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A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current schedule was not posted in space #1 during the walk-through during today’s visit.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“I observed three (3) new staff members (N.B, N.C and Y.C) did not have a health questionnaire on file during today’s visit.”
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All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.
“The stationary equipment on the preschool playground did not have more than 6 inches of protective surfacing (mulch) under the climbing structure.”
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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.
“The ceiling in space #7 was not in good repair (water damage).”
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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.
“Six (6) new staff members hired 9/2/2025 did not have documented six (s) clock hours of orientation received.”
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Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.
“A fire drill did not take place for August 2025.”
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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 #8 developmentally appropriate toys were observed on high shelving and not made accessible to children under the age of three during today’s visit.”
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Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment.
“The swings on the preschool playground did not have enough protective surfacing that extended the length of the swings.”
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The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.
“Several new staff did not have documentation of receiving The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children in their file during today’s visit.”
All 4 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 6, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 9 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Three Star Center License since Feb 8, 2026.
- Licensed for 187 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Not enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 90000559.
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: A Place To Grow Preschool and Daycare, LLC.
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 74 child care providers in Union County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 23.
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 |
|---|---|
| Building Blocks Learning World | 8 |
| Antioch Elementary After School | 1 |
| Kids R Kids #9 NC | 5 |
| Stallings Elementary After School Program | 6 |
| Chesterbrook Academy | 45 |
| Assembly of God Day Care | 8 |
| Primrose School at Austin Village | 32 |
| The Learning Experience | 14 |
| Leafspring School at Matthews | 13 |
| Leafspring School at Matthews-The Village | 10 |
| Kindercare-Matthews | 6 |
| Little Ladybug’s Place To Grow, LLC This child care provider | 23 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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