Three Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Adventure Children's Academy
Harrisburg, NC
· Cabarrus County
4245 MAIN STREET,
Harrisburg, NC 28075
Quick Facts
Capacity
178 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
13000605
License Holder
ADVENTURE ACADEMY CORPORATION
License Issued
Jan 29, 2024
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
ADVENTURE CHILDREN'S ACADEMY is a Three Star Center License in HARRISBURG NC, with a maximum capacity of 178 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-23 | 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. For staff members hired on 12/8/25, 10/7/25, 6/30/25 verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff files. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | 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. For staff members hired on 12/8/25, 10/7/25, 6/30/25 verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff files. | |||
| 2026-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0126-226L |
| 2026-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0126-226L |
| 2026-02-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On January 21, 2026 a three year old child was left on the playground from 4:30 PM to 4:32 PM for 2 minutes and 25 seconds. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-010L |
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-30 | 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. Staff members hired on 3/12/24, 2/26/24, and 11/17/23 did not have first aid certificates on file and available for review. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. Staff members hired on 3/12/24, 2/26/24, and 11/17/23 did not have cpr certificates on file and available for review. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. A completed EPR plan was not on file during today's visit and not available for review. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-286A |
| 2025-07-22 | Violation | 454 | 10A NCAC 09 .1005(b)(6) |
| Staff did not take a list of the children participating in the off-premise activity with them. On July 15, 2025, a pastor who does not meet the qualifications of a caregiver left the premises with two children, ages five and six, did not have a list of participating children to check attendance upon departure from the center and return to the center. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Violation | 481 | .1005(b)(6) |
| A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. On July 15, 2025, a pastor who does not meet the qualifications of a caregiver did not ensure the list of two children, ages five and six, who were participating in the off premise activity was available at the center. Therefore, the staff and guardian were not aware the children left the premises. | |||
| 2025-07-22 | Violation | 825 | .1005(b)(3) |
| Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child. On July 15, 2025, a pastor who does not meet the qualifications of a caregiver, walked two children, ages five and six, off premises for an outing without written permission from the parent/guardian of the children and unbeknownst to center staff and guardian. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member hired on 5/22/23 that works in the infant classroom did not have an ITS/SIDS certificate on file and available for review. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff members hired on 5/22/23 and 5/30/23 did not have a staff development plan completed. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-263L |
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-10 | 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 hired on 8/14/23 and a staff member rehired on 4/11/24 did not have a current First Aid certificate on file. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | 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 hired on 8/14/23 and a staff member rehired on 4/11/24 did not have a current CPR certificate on file. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | 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 hired on 3/15/24 did not have a current Child Maltreatment training certificate on file. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Lesson plan for the Toddler 3 room was not current. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. Carpet in the classroom for 2 year old's needs to be cleaned. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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. Two children had sleep logs with missing dates and the children were present on these dates. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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 drill had not been completed or recorded since 12/22/23. A Lockdown drill was conducted during visit. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The centers EPR plan has not been completed. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff members did not complete Health and Safety training with one year of employment. Hire dates 4/24/23 and 4/10/24. | |||
| 2024-01-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-26 | 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. There was an electrical outlet in space 125 that was not covered. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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 hired on 5/22/23 did not complete the above required training. She completed another training that is available on https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees and 110 degrees. For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees), shall be considered a burn hazard. The kitchen door was not locked while not in use. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space 9, there was a dramatic play rack with clothes on it stored in the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outside, there are multiple holes in a section of the pour in surface on playground 2. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | 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 9, there were batteries sitting on top of the paper towel dispenser. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 5 there was a tube of Aquaphor that did not have a medication form. In space 7, the medication form for A & D did not include the amount. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance In space 5, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. In space 6, there was one child that was not on the attendance record. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child’s application did not have all required information. | |||
| 2023-08-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One staff did not have an application on file. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Three classrooms did not have a current attendance record. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. There was not proof that at least one child care provider, in the infant room, has completed ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child did not have a medical action plan attached to their application. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff to child ratio sheets were not completed for three classrooms. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Two classrooms did not have a current activity plan. | |||
| 2023-05-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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