Four Star Center License
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American Child, Inc.
Statesville, NC
· Iredell County
115 COOPER STREET,
Statesville, NC 28677
Quick Facts
Capacity
110 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 838-1993
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
49000193
License Holder
AMERICAN CHILD, INC
License Issued
Jan 19, 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
Our Mission:
It is American Child's mission to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment to all children and their families. We are committed to treating all children with respect, while instilling the importance of love and deference to others. We are committed to having an open line of communication with every family to ensure ideal care for their child or children. It is our goal to bestow upon every child the opportunity to reach his or her potential in a nurturing learning environment, staffed by qualified and exceptional teachers.
It is American Child's mission to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment to all children and their families. We are committed to treating all children with respect, while instilling the importance of love and deference to others. We are committed to having an open line of communication with every family to ensure ideal care for their child or children. It is our goal to bestow upon every child the opportunity to reach his or her potential in a nurturing learning environment, staffed by qualified and exceptional teachers.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:30AM - 6:00PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-041L |
| 2026-05-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. In space 5A, materials were not provided as outlined in rule. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). In space 5B three infant feeding plans under fifteen months were not posted. In space 7 one child's infant feeding plan was not available. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space 5B, two children's beds were not labeled. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Stationary structures on the outdoor play areas did not have adequate surfacing. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Furnishings and decor on the outdoor play areas displayed signs of rust. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 5A and space 5B, items labeled "keep out of reach of children" and additional warning labels were not properly stored. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 5A, a topical ointment was located in a child's cubby and did not have a permission to administer form. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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, an epi pen expired on February 12, 2026, a topical ointment expired November 2025, and a permission to administer form expired June 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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, a medical action plan expired April 10, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0126-036L |
| 2025-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-076A |
| 2025-11-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-016L |
| 2025-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-16 | 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. In space 1, four children were not signed out on 5/14/25, one child was not signed out on 5/15/25, and only four children were signed in on 5/16/25. In space 2, two children were not signed out on 5/12/25, one child was not signed out on 5/13/25, and three children were not signed in on 5/16/25. In space 3, three children were not signed out on 5/15/25. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space 1, cubby shelves displayed dirt and dust. In space 2, the blue walls had visible dirt. In space 3, the soap dispensers had build up of paint and visible dirt on the walls around the trashcan. In space 1, the changing table had a crack in it. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The green helicopter play structure on the toddler playground had chipping paint. The blue bike structure on the preschool playground had chipping paint. | |||
| 2025-05-16 | 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 1, an aerosol can of Lysol and bulk soap was stored in an unlocked cabinet. In space 2, a container of petroleum jelly labeled "keep out of reach of children" and had additional warning labels was stored on the teacher's desk. | |||
| 2025-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0325-158A |
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space 4, children's water bottles brought from home were stored collectively and not labeled with the child's name and date. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space 1, child sized furniture showed signs of peeling fabric. In space 1 and space 3, bookshelves and doors showed signs of peeling paint. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | 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 7, a topical ointment expired 11/2024. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-216L |
| 2024-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space 1, eight children were not signed in for today. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space 3, there was exposed drywall. In space 5b, there was chipping paint on the walls. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, the fence had exposed nails and one of the gate exits was warped that could cause a risk of entrapment. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | 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 7, a power stirp did not have safety covers. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 5b, one child's permission to administer form was incomplete. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 10/18/21 did not have a medical report on file for review. | |||
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. One child's application was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-198L |
| 2023-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Visible dirt were observed on cabinet doors, trashcans, paper towel, and soap dispensers throughout the facility. Chipping paint on walls, sinks, and cribs were observed throughout the facility. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 2 and space 5b, one child's permission to administer form was incomplete. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | 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, a sunscreen ointment had an expiration date of 8/2020. You removed the sunscreen from the classroom during the visit. In space 2, a child's permission to administer topical ointment expired on 11/1/23. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | 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. In space 7, two children were missing documented sleep checks on their sleep check logs. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | 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 2/15/17 First Aid certification expired on 7/31/23. The staff member renewed the certification on 8/21/23. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | 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 2/15/17 CPR certification expired on 7/31/23. The staff member renewed the certification on 8/21/23. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space 4, three children were not signed in for today (11/29/23). A staff member signed the children in during the visit. On 11/27/23, four children were not signed out. On 11/28/23, one child was not signed out. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In space 2, a child's prescribed medication was not stored in the original packaging. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. There is chipped paint exposing sheetrock and visible dirt on the walls in the classroom throughout the facility. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Items on both outdoor play area had rust on children's equipment. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | 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 2, a surge protectors was missing safety outlet covers. A staff member placed safety covers in the surge protector during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | 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 and space 5a, plastic bags containing children's items were below five feet, accessible to children. A staff member placed these items above five feet during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space 1, 5 children had not been signed in upon arrival. In space 4, 1 child had not been signed in upon arrival. Staff members signed children in during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Violation | 1422 | .2506(c) |
| Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises. A power tool with sharp edges was located on a bench at the entrance of the facility. A staff member locked this item up during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | 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 mulch did not meet the required amount on both outdoor play areas. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | 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 9/29/22 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-01 | 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 5a, two outlets did not have safety covers. In space 3, one outlet did not have a safety cover. In space 7, one outlet did not have a safety cover. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | 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 5a, two children did not have permission to administer forms on file for review for diaper cream ointments. In space 5b, two children did not have permission to administer forms on file for review for diaper cream ointments. | |||
| 2022-11-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 5a, two children's permission to administer form was not completely filled out by the parent with required information. In space 5b, one child's permission to administer form was not completely filled out by the parent with required information. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. There were several classrooms that had no baseboards, exposing drywall. Additionally, all of the classrooms need painting. There is visible dirt and drywall exposed. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three children with enrollment dates of August 31, 2021, August 12, 2019, and July 6, 2021 did not include all required information on their application for enrollment. | |||
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