BIG MAMA'S EDUCATIONAL CENTER

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 102/19/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1719 — Violation #1409

   Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. On the playground used by children enrolled, one rusted nail was observed protruding from the lattice at the base of the deck, accessible to children, and was observed to be sharp to the touch. Another rusted nail accessible to children was observed protruding from the lattice beneath the front portion of the deck. One small screw, sharp to the touch, was observed on the step outside the doorway leading to the playground; this screw was removed from the playground during the visit. The lattice beneath the porch was observed to be cracked and/or sharp to the touch in two areas which are accessible to children. Two metal border tacks were observed not to be flush with the playground border, creating a potential entanglement hazard. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-Low risk2/19/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1847

   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 operator and additional caregiver were not observed linked to the facility's ABCMS Facility Profile. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected