Five Star Center License
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A New Beginning Ii
Durham, NC
· Durham County
1821 CHAPEL HILL ROAD,
Durham, NC 27707
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32001805
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 II is a Five Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled 8/25/25 did not have the parent signature and medical form completed. | |||
| 2026-07-27 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A child enrolled 8/25/25 did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-196A |
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-19 | 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. A staff member First Aid training was observed expired with a date of 9/2025. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | 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. A staff member CPR training was observed expired with an expiration date of 9/2025. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-196A |
| 2026-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-196A |
| 2026-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-196A |
| 2025-12-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1225-196A |
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On December 19, 2025, on more than one occasion, a staff member is observed on video footage going out of the classroom and leaving eight(8) three-year-old children with no supervision. In addition, on two separate occasions, two staff members are observed scrolling on their cellphones. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 402 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) |
| Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. Two three-year-old children were observed removing and changing their pull-up in the classroom while exposed, rather than in the restroom or designated diapering area. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. Two three-year-old children's hands were not washed after diaper change. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 417 | .0508(d)(1) |
| Children three years old and older were in care and the schedule did not include blocks of time assigned to types of activities, including active play, quiet play or rest. On December 19, 2025, the schedule did not include blocks of time for a nap, or a structural lesson plan. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On December 19, 2025, a staff member was observed pulling a chair from underneath a three-year-old child as the child attempted to sit down, causing the child to fall to the floor. The staff member then hit the same child on the left side of the face with a piece of bread before placing the bread on the child's plate. Additionally, the staff member sprayed an unknown liquid from a spray bottle on the side of a separate three-year-old child's face and pushed the child in the back. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On December 19, 2025, a staff member is observed hitting three-year-old child with a open hand and pulling the child's hair after the child spilled milk. The staff member also grabbed the child by the back of the neck and forced the child to their seat. On two additional occasions, the staff member pulled the child toward the corner of the classroom, threw the child's shoe towards their body, and kicked the child's chair while the child was seated. Additionally, the staff member grabbed another three-year old child by the upper arms on two occasions. No visible marks or bruises were observed at the time. In addition, the staff grabs another three-year-old forcefully on two different occasions by the upper arms. No marks or bruises were observed. Secondly, the staff thumps a three year old child on their right ear and hits the child in the face which resulted into a lip injury. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On March 31, 2026, the Division substantiated child maltreatment based on the physical injury to a child. | |||
| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-29 | 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 I observed 1 child age one and 6 children two years of age with one staff member. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted was dated 7/21-7/25. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Albuterol was observed not stored in it's original box or with the prescription label. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #1 an EpiPen was observed with an expiration date of 6/30/25. In space #1 Benadryl was observed with an expiration date of 9/2024. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | 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 ziplock bags were observed in two cubbies in reach of children one and two years of age. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. During today's visit I observed four staff members Health and Safety training not completed. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Additional playground surfacing was needed on the fenced-in space, as indicated on the March monthly playground inspection report. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | 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. First Aid training expired for one staff person on 1/25/25. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | 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. CPR training expired for one staff person on 1/25/25. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #3 the electrical outlet did not have a safety plug while the outlet was not in use. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 885 | .0604(s) |
| A first aid kit was not available on site at all times. A first aid kit was not filled with first aid supplies in space #3 during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. During today's visit the EPR plan was observed not updated as information changed. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1223-058L |
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. In space #5 a staff member did not wash her hands after each diaper change or once diapering was completed. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. In space #5 the children hands were not being washed after getting their diaper changed. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A current fire drill was not available for review during today's visit. The last fire drill was conducted on 10/18/23. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-21 | 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. One staff member did not complete the required on-going training hours within the allotted timeframe. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the older playground was only one inch in depth around the fall zones around the big slide. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff member did not have the training certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the older playground did no meet the requirements around the big blue slide fall zones. The depth of the mulch was only four inches with grass growing up through it. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have a log to document incidents as they occur for record keeping purposes. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a broken wall outlet plate accessible to children in space #5. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. Poison Ivy plants are accessible to children around the fence areas facing the back of the playground. | |||
| 2022-08-03 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The top railing of the fence was not connected, therefore, exposing jagged edges. The bolts connecting the fence to the corner posts were sticking out an inch pass the nut. | |||
| 2022-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-22 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have a log to document incidents as they occur for record keeping purposes. | |||
| 2022-03-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-16 | 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. Diapers stored in the plastic bags were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom for 1 year old children. | |||
| 2022-03-16 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. The changing pad on the diapering table in the classroom for 1 year old children was torn in multiple areas, with the foam exposed. | |||
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