Three Star Center License
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Albemarle Preschool And Child Care Center
Elizabeth City, NC
· Pasquotank County
1210 U S 17 SOUTH,
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Quick Facts
Capacity
91 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
7055038
License Holder
ALBEMARLE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.
License Issued
Jun 1, 2019
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
ALBEMARLE PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER is a Three Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 91 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-14 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival time was not documented for one (1) of thirty-four (34) children present today. | |||
| 2026-09-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A board from a gardening bed was broken in half with sharp, jagged edges. | |||
| 2026-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-394A |
| 2026-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-12 | 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. One open outlet was observed in the hallway bathroom used by the boys in space 3. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-21 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground there was a hole, 7 inches deep, next to the top of the mound slide. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 9/30/24. The previous inspection was completed on 8/22/23. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Potato chips were served as the vegetable component of the lunch served to the children. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space 2, the chair in the book center had a hole in the upholstery and the foam underneath was accessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | 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 container of disinfectant wipes was located less than 5 feet above the floor and not in locked storage on the windowsill in the bathroom used by the children in space 1. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. In 2 children’s files, out of 5 children’s files reviewed, 2 did not document the name of the person who witnessed the incident or the time the parent was notified. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On the playground, there was a 7 inch deep and 6 inch wide hole next to the top of the hill slide. A child could step into the hole and be injured. | |||
| 2024-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-279L |
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-279L |
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-12 | 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. In space 6, EF had an Albuterol Sulfate inhaler canister with an expiration date of 3/31/25, however the pharmacy box had an expiration date of 11/30/24. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 848 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) |
| Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In space 4, a child 4 years of age (AL) had a permission form, completed by the parent, to administer Benadryl Chewable tablets in the event of an allergic reaction. The information on the box stated that a doctor must be consulted for children under 6 years of age. Documentation of instructions from a medical practitioner was not on file. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | 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 4, there was a container of Triamcinolone that expired on 12/23. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space 1, a cup of iced coffee was located on a child size table at the back of the room. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. One provider, hired on 10/16/17, did not have a current Professional Development plan available for review. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. There was sand under the slide structure located on the playground, however it did not extend 6 feet around the equipment. | |||
| 2023-06-08 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There was a temporary fence around a stack of metal building materials, however the plastic webbing fence had fallen to the ground making the materials accessible to the children as they enter and exit the playground. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In spaces 4 and 6, children’s cots were placed less than 18 inches apart and were not separated by a solid barrier. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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 the bathroom between spaces 1 and 2, a plastic bag was in a container in the cabinet under the sink. Children less than 3 years of age use this bathroom. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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. In space 2, a provider was heard repeatedly yelling at the children to “lay down and get quiet” during nap. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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 on 9/26/22, had a medical report dated 10/31/22. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Seven, out of seven files reviewed, did not document the date of enrollment on the discipline policy. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One file, out of seven reviewed, did not include the child's fears or unique behaviors. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space 1, the tables were cleaned with soapy water solution after an art activity, but was not sanitized before breakfast was served. In space 6, the tables were cleaned with a soapy water solution but not sanitized after lunch. his is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2822. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-20 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. The provider in space 1 wore gloves but did not wash hands before diapering and did not wash hands after sanitizing and wiping the changing table. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. In space 1, only sanitizer was used to clean the changing pad. The sanitizer was left on for approximately 30 seconds. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 205 | G.S. 110-91(6) |
| Storage space was not available for each child's personal belongings. In space 1, three children's book bags were on the floor beside the cubbies. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In space 1, a clip board was placed on the changing table. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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 6, the key had been left in the lock of a cabinet containing Clorox wipes, Microban aerosol disinfectant, and hand sanitizer. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were broken sand sifter toys and a foam ball with pieces missing locate on the playground space. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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. In space 1, a plastic bag was located on the top of the cubbies less than 5 feet above the floor. There was also a plastic bag in the staff members desk drawer. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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. In space 4, one child did not have a medical action plan for administering an Albuterol inhaler. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 2,one child's permission form, to administer an EPI pen, had expired on 12/24/21. | |||
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