Three Star Center License
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Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin
Franklin, NC
· Macon County
16 West Palmer Street,
Franklin, NC 28734
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
56000195
License Holder
Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin LLC
License Issued
Aug 2, 2026
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
Above and Beyond Childcare of Franklin is a Three Star Center License in FRANKLIN NC, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-336L |
| 2026-07-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #1, the classroom with two and three year old children, and in space #2, the classroom with one and two year old children. | |||
| 2026-07-06 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #1, the classroom with two and three year old children, a container that stored wooden blocks was cracked and not in good repair. | |||
| 2026-07-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not practiced during the month of June 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-336L |
| 2026-07-01 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Based on arrival and departure records, on May 26, 2026, and June 2, 2026, children between the ages of one and three years of age were combined in space #2a&b. Children under two years of age may only be combined with older children during the first and last operating hour of the day as long as ratios are maintained for the youngest age present. | |||
| 2026-07-01 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Upon review of the behavior logs and incident reports, it was noted that thirteen (13) incidents had not been completed and documented on the facility’s incident log. | |||
| 2026-07-01 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Upon review of the behavior logs and incident reports, it was noted that thirteen (13) incidents had not been completed and documented on the facility’s incident log. | |||
| 2026-07-01 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child file reviewed did not have a medical report on file for the child. The child had been enrolled for more than thirty (30) days. | |||
| 2026-07-01 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.One (1) child file reviewed did not have immunization records on file for the child. The child had been enrolled for more than thirty (30) days. | |||
| 2026-07-01 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Based on video footage from June 2, 2026 at 11:21am, space #2a&b, the classroom with one through three year old children, was shown exceeding the required staff-to-child ratio and group size requirements by having thirteen (13) children grouped together in the classroom and two (2) teachers. | |||
| 2026-05-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Upon arrival in space 2a & 2b, the classrooms with two year old children, a children’s show was being played on the screen for children under three years of age. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was practiced on 2/18/26. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | 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 3b, the classroom with four and five year old children, a gallon of paint with keep out of reach of children was stored in an unlocked storage closet. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Four (4) children had parent authorization on a form created by the provider for the administration of diaper cream found in the child’s cubby (Boudereauxs Butt Paste, Little Journey, Honest, and etc.) The provider’s form was missing required information. Five (5) children did not have parent authorization for the administration of diaper creams found in the child’s cubby (vitamin A & D, Boudreaux’s Butt Paste, Equate Diaper Rash Ointment, and etc.) | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not available for review. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground inspection was completed on 2/18/26. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | 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. Space #4, the classroom with infant and one year old children, the sleep charts could not be located for 4/1/26 and 4/2/26. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) staff with a start date of 2/10/26 did not have documentation of sixteen (16) hours of orientation within the first six (6) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. No staff have a signed and dated statement that they have received a job description. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | 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. No child care providers have been assigned to the child care facility. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. An emergency medication for a child in space #3a an action plan expired on 9/3/2025 and did not include the parent or guardian signature. This is a repeat violation from 3/9/26. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Medical records were stored in three (3) individual personnel files. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff hired in 2021 had not completed the health and safety training topic for Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-09 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. Daily Schedule was not posted in space # 3a and space # 2a. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | 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 2a Plastic bags were stored in an unlocked drawer below five feet accessible to children under three (3) years of age. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. A signed copy of the safe sleep policy could not be located in a file for an infant that began enrollment on 3/2/26. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff hired on 7/2/21 had an annual health questionnaire on file dated 6/6/24. One (1) staff hired on 1/10/24 had an annual health questionnaire on file dated 1/10/24. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) staff hired on 7/2/21 had an emergency information form on file dated 6/6/24. One (1) staff hired on 1/10/24 had an emergency information form on file dated 1/10/24. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three (3) files for children did not have signed and dated statements that the parent(s) received the discipline policy and it was explained at enrollment. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. An emergency medication for a child in space #3a an action plan expired on 9/3/2025 and did not include the parent or guardian signature. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the surfacing beneath the anchored slide was measured between five (5) and six (6) inches. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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