Five Star Center License
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A New Beginning
Durham, NC
· Durham County
3807 UNIVERSITY DRIVE,
Durham, NC 27707
Quick Facts
Capacity
35 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32001683
License Holder
ANB EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION LLC
License Issued
Mar 15, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
A NEW BEGINNING is a Five Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 35 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. The group size ratio was not being maintained in space #4. Fourteen children ranging in age of three to five was being cared for with a maximum group size of twelve. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #2 seven two year olds and one (1) one-year old was observed being cared for by one staff member. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-11 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Car seats were observed stored in the bathroom upon arrival. | |||
| 2026-03-11 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| 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 one month. An infant child was observed not to have been visually checked and documented every 15 minutes in space #1. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The parent did not sign the medical authorization form for the emergency medication. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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. Disposable gloves were stored within reach of children in the infant and toddler classrooms. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One of the bus drivers, J. Rowland, has a qualification letter that expired 12/16/24. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A doctor had not completed the exam portion of the medical report form. | |||
| 2025-06-02 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The center did not have a qualification letter on file for bus driver D. Quick. | |||
| 2025-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The left side of the fence was not connected allowing a for a child to go out and/or be entrapped. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1124-138L |
| 2024-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1124-138L |
| 2024-11-20 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Twelve children were observed being cared for in space #3. Nine children are allowed to be in care in space #3. | |||
| 2024-11-20 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff/Child ratios were not maintained in space #2. Seven children ranging in age of one to two years old and one staff member was observed upon my arrival. Twelve children ranging in age of three and five years old were observed in space #3 with one teacher during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-11-20 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log was observed not to be maintained. The last documentation in the incident log was documented on 7/30/24. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-345A |
| 2023-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-19 | 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. In space #4 a can of foam shaving cream was not stored in a locked room or cabinet during to visit. | |||
| 2023-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-11 | 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. The hall bathroom closet contained hazardous items were not locked up appropriately. Space #2 had an aerosol can on the shelf where children less than 2 years of age are enrolled. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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. A plastic bag was accessible children under three years of age in space #2. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | 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. A current emergency drill was not available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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. In space #2 plastic bags were in the lower cabinets accessible to children under three. | |||
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #4 children were left unattended while the teacher went out of the classroom to get laundry for the children's cots. | |||
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #2 the children did not have a sufficient amount of books in the reading center. There were only six (6) books accessible to the children. | |||
| 2022-07-05 | 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. Menus were not posted in space 2 and space 4 for parents to easily view. | |||
| 2022-07-05 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The playhouse on the playground had a broken wooden slat with a pointy edge on it. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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