Love A Child Family Child Care Home
A family child care home in Dudley, North Carolina 28333
104 Daffodil Drive, Dudley, North Carolina 28333. (919) 736-2786.
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The short answer
- 25 violations in the last three years
- Jul 282026 the latest visit on record
- 8 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?
8 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Jul 28, 2026.
25 violations cited in the last three years, 25 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
25 violations in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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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 7, 2025: unannounced6 violations
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A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.
“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The roster was not completed in the ABCMS portal, thus satisfying the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.”
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Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.
“The monthly outdoor play checks were not completed as required. The last documented outdoor check was completed on 5/1/2025.”
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Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
“The CPR course was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification. The last certification expired on 4/2025 and the new training was completed on 6/17/2025.”
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Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.
“The first aid course was not renewed prior to the expiration of the previous certification. The last certification expired on 4/2025 and the new training was completed on 6/17/2025.”
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The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.
“The required monthly fire drills were not completed for June and July. The last documented fire drill was completed on 5/1/2025.”
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The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.
“The lockdown or shelter-in-place drill was not completed quarterly as required. The last documented drill was completed 3/3/2025.”
Jun 11, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.
“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS Portal Training has not been completed, which satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.”
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Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.
“Upon arrival, Ms. Dawson was observed sitting on the front porch talking with a visitor. The two children present were observed playing in the room designated for care.”
Aug 14, 2024: unannounced7 violations
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Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.
“Activity plans were not available for review.”
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For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.
“Photographs of children that are being transported were not available.”
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Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.
“Arrival and departure times were not consistently documented. Two children that were present today did not have arrival times documented. Two children did not have departure times documented on 8/13/2024.”
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Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.
“In the outdoor environment; nails were protruding from a plastic border and sharp briers were accessible to children. Toys had standing water.”
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Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.
“The children being transported did not have written permission to be transported by the operator.”
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Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.
“Both vehicles used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher inside the vehicles.”
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Vehicle used for transportation did not have a first aid kit.
“Both vehicles used for transportation did not have a first aid kit inside the vehicle.”
May 1, 2024: unannounced10 violations
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A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.
“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review for substitute driver, Rita Weeks.”
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Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children.
“A file for substitute driver, Rita Weeks was not available for review.”
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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 30 days.
“Documentation for the visual sleep checks on the infant enrolled were not available for review. The documentation that was provided did not have accurate dates or were missing dates.”
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Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.
“The activity plan posted was a repeat activity plan from the previous visit. The plan did not provide developmentally appropriate activities for the infants and toddlers that are enrolled.”
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Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.
“Documentation showing daily attendance, arrival, and departure times were not available for review.”
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Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.
“There were nails sticking up from the wooden border that enclosed rubber mulch, causing a puncturing hazard.”
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Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed.
“Prior to employment, substitute driver, Rita Weeks did not complete a criminal background check.”
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Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three.
“The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Upon entering the room designated for child care, an infant was observed sitting in a highchair watching television.”
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The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.
“A signed statement regarding the receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not available. The policy was in the child’s file; however, the parent did not sign the policy acknowledging the policy was received.”
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The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees.
“The temperature on the thermostat in the house was registered at 78 degrees. There was no thermometer in the room designated for the care of children.”
All 8 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jul 28, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 7 violations cited |
| May 1, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 10 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Child Care Home, holding a Four Star Family CC Home License since Jul 28, 2026.
- Licensed for 8 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 96000603.
- Restriction: Other - No more than two infants under one year of age.
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: Dawson, Betty.
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.
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 71 child care providers in Wayne County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 25.
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 |
|---|---|
| Rhyme University | 9 |
| Wee Are the World Child Care | 24 |
| Brogden Primary School | 3 |
| Little 1’s Child Care Home | 1 |
| Love A Child Family Child Care Home This child care provider | 25 |
| Wages Stephen & Susan Parr Family Learning Center | 4 |
| Royal 1 Care | 5 |
| Sharon’s Little Miracles Home Daycare | 5 |
| Addie Moore Day Care Home | 0 |
| Royall Avenue Head Start | 10 |
| Herman Street Early Head Start | 15 |
| First Baptist Child Development Center | 16 |
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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