CHILDCARE NETWORK #161 - Kernersville NC Five Star Center License

820 SALISBURY STREET , KERNERSVILLE NC 27284
(336) 996-3776

About the Provider

Description:

Our mission at Childcare Network is to provide children with the highest quality early care and education, to serve as a supportive network and resource for families, strengthening the communities that we serve, and to work interactively with other responsive networks and services to ensure that high quality preschool education remains progressive, safe, and affordable for all families.

Additional Information:

5 STARS by NC Division of Child Development

Keyless Entry

Computer Explorers

Area of Expertise in Arts and Technology

Gymnastics Tumble Bus

Bright Babies Infant Curriculum

HighReach Learning Curriculum

NC PreK

Young Achievers Club for School Age

Adventure Summer Camp for School Age

Educational Field Trips


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 34001428
  • Capacity: 199
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-07-09
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-03-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-03-17 Violation 488 .0510(e)(3)
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. During the visit, I observed minimal toys accessible to children in space three (3). I observed only dolls in home center and only blocks in the block area. The manipulatives shelves were turned around and toys were not accessible. Other toys were located on top of high shelves and were not accessible.
2026-03-17 Violation 1805 G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r)
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. During the visit, I observed that the ABCMS Provider Portal was missing three (3) employees.
2026-03-17 Violation 1882 .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d)
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed two (2) diaper creams located in space six (6) that did not have current medication permission forms.
2026-03-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0226-312L
2026-03-03 Violation 840 .2820(b)
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. During the visit, it was confirmed that a cup that contained bleach (approximately 1/4-1/3 of the cup) was left on a shelf in space six (6) that was accessible to children.
2026-02-24 Unannounced Inspection No 0226-166L
2025-09-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-09-23 Violation 601 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2)
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. During the visit, I did not observe a thermometer in the refrigerator in space two (2).
2025-09-23 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed I observed a bicycle without handlebar covers on the playground designated for preschool aged children. I also observed torn a Styrofoam exterior faucet cover on the infant playground.
2025-09-23 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. During the visit, I did not observe a playground inspection for July 2025 or August 2025.
2025-09-23 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
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. During the visit, I observed three (3) employee files that did not have documentation of receiving First Aid Training within ninety (90) days of hire.
2025-09-23 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
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. During the visit, I observed two (2) employee files that did not have documentation of receiving CPR Training within ninety (90) days of hire.
2025-09-23 Violation 1805 G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r)
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. During the visit, I observed that the ABCMS Provider Portal did not have any employees listed in it or any new employees recorded.
2025-04-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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