Childrens Lighthouse of Green Level Apex
A child care center in Apex, North Carolina 27523
8231 Green Level Church Rd, Apex, North Carolina 27523. (919) 364-6597.
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The short answer
- 30 violations in the last three years
- Jun 182026 the latest visit on record
- 199 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?
13 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jun 18, 2026.
30 violations cited in the last three years, 30 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
30 violations in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Mar 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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| 2023 | Dec | |||||||||||
| 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.
Mar 12, 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 hired on 11/6/25 and 8/11/25 did not have verification on file for completing 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 hired on 11/6/25 and 8/11/25 did not have verification on file for completing first aid training.”
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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.
“Orientation was not completed for staff members hired on 1/20/26 and 8/11/25.”
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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.
“Bottles in space # 1 and #3 was not dated.”
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On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.
“A staff member hired on 3/2/26 did not have a current TB test on file.”
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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.
“Plastic bags were stored in a basket on the floor in a space serving children younger than 2 years of age.”
Jan 28, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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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.
“Three children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center.”
Jul 29, 2025: unannounced1 violation
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A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.
“It is determined that a teacher heard a coworker slap a child on the hand.”
May 7, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.
“Breakfast menu changes were not posted.”
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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.
“Small dried beans were used in the sensory table of young two’s.”
Apr 8, 2025: unannounced4 violations
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Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.
“The last recorded playground inspection was completed on 2/28/25.”
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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 conducted on 12/30/24.”
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Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.
“Seven employees did not complete all the topics in the health and safety modules within their first year of employment.”
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Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.
“A staff member in space #5 did not wash her hands/children hands after cleaning their noses.”
Oct 23, 2024: unannounced8 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“No activity plan were posted in space #2.”
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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. Two staff members hired on 9/1/23 and 7/17/24 did not have documentation on file for completing 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. Two staff members hired on 9/1/23 and 7/17/24 did not have documentation on file for completing first aid training.”
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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 new staff members did not have documentation for completing orientation within the first six weeks.”
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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.
“Three bottles in space #1 was dated 9/18/24.”
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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
“An authorization form in space #1 expired on 10/22/24.”
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Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.
“The refrigerator in space #2 did not have a thermometer.”
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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 staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days.”
May 2, 2024: unannounced8 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.
“An air freshener was stored less than five [5] feet from the floor.”
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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. Two staff members did not complete CPR within ninety [90] days of employment.”
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All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not complete First Aid within ninety [90] days of employment.”
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All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.
“Two staff members annual health questionnaire was not renewed.”
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Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
“Two staff members did not renew their annual emergency information.”
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Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment.
“Fifteen children files did not have a hospital preference listed.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“In space #2 and #3 six [6] children authorization form did not include the following information; amount to, when, and how to apply.”
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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.
“Five staff members did not meet their annual required training hours.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jun 18, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| May 28, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| May 7, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 8 violations cited |
| May 2, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 8 violations cited |
| Nov 14, 2023 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Apr 15, 2025.
- Licensed for 199 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 92003926.
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: An Enterprises 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: 5 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 470 child care providers in Wake County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 30.
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 |
|---|---|
| Angels’ Garden Home Daycare | 4 |
| The Goddard School Apex Green Level West | 13 |
| Lightbridge Academy Apex | 7 |
| Everbrook Academy | 18 |
| Childrens Lighthouse of Green Level Apex This child care provider | 30 |
| Kiddie Academy of Apex | 2 |
| Young Scholars Academy of Cary | 5 |
| Stella Lowery Small Day Care Home | 6 |
| Heritage Christian Academy Daycare | 1 |
| Lucy Daniels Center for Early Childhood | 2 |
| The Happy Face Preschool | 3 |
| Denise’s Learn and Play | 0 |
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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