Children's Discovery Center - Franklin NC Three Star Center License

185 SLOAN ROAD , FRANKLIN NC 28734
(828) 369-7021

About the Provider

Description: CHILDREN'S DISCOVERY CENTER is a Three Star Center License in FRANKLIN NC, with a maximum capacity of 25 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 56000186
  • Capacity: 25
  • Age Range: 2 through 12
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2021-11-01
  • 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
2026-03-30 Announced Inspection No
2026-02-12 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-01-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-01-30 Violation 107 GS 110-91; GS 110-106
The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. The age range for this facility is children two (2) years of age to five (5) years of age.
2026-01-30 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One (1) child that was one (1) year of age was left alone in space#3 eating. Additionally, the group moved to space #3 from space # 2 for snacks. Five (5) children between the ages of two (2) years of age to five (5) years of age were left alone in space # 2 to retrieve their water bottles for snack. One (1) child three (3) years of age was left alone in space #2 for approximately 3 minutes. The child finished cleaning up and joined the group in space # 3.
2026-01-30 Violation 526 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b)
Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The Menu was posted in the kitchen and dated for 1/19-1/23/2026.
2026-01-30 Violation 619 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c)
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. Today three (3) diaper changes were observed consecutively, between the first and second diaper change observed the changing mat was not cleaned and disinfected.
2026-01-30 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. A can of Lysol aerosol spray was stored in an unlocked bathroom.
2026-01-30 Violation 1033 .0701(a)
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. Newly hired staff on 10/21/2025, TB form was dated 11/18/2019.
2026-01-30 Violation 1034 .0701(a)
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Newly hired staff on 10/21/2025 medical was dated 5/20/2020.
2026-01-30 Violation 1052 .1103(a)
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. After review of the staff files it was noted that two (2) existing staff members did not have the required number of on-going training completed within their second year of employment.
2026-01-30 Violation 1328 G.S. 110-91(9)
Children's records were not made available for review. Maintaining accurate records on the children in your care helps to ensure their health and safety, informs families of rules you are required to follow and your center’s policies, and provides a certain transfer of knowledge so that you can provide the best care possible for their children.
2026-01-30 Violation 1756 10A NCAC 09 .2818
Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) child (staff members’ child) that was one (1) year of age was present during our visit. Enhanced ratios allow for Staff/child ration one (1) to six (6). During today’s visit, the total number of children present was ten (10) between the ages of one (1) to five (5).
2026-01-30 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place or locked down drill was completed on 8/4/2025.
2025-06-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0625-112L

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