Four Star Center License
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Appleseed Academy Llc
Taylorsville, NC
· Alexander County
1591 90 WEST,
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Quick Facts
Capacity
19 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
02000128
License Holder
APPLESEED ACADEMY LLC
License Issued
Mar 24, 2025
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Has reduced group size by at least one child per age group.
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About the Provider
APPLESEED ACADEMY LLC is a Four Star Center License in TAYLORSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 19 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-04 | 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 facility has not obtained a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on 6/3/25. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | 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. In space 3, a container of Bloom Pre-Workout was on a shelf, accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). R. Starnes, hired on 10/14/24, has not submitted required documents for a current criminal background check. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. R. Starnes, hired on 10/14/24, did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | 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, a sunscreen did not have a permission to administer form on file for review. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | 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 10/14/24, completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on 4/9/25. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired on 10/14/25 did not complete health and safety trainings within one year of employment. Trainings were completed May 2026. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Space 1 and the kitchen did not have an allergy posting. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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). Space 2 and space 3 did not have infant feeding plans posted for children fifteen months and under. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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. In space 1 and space 3, baby wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were stored below five feet. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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 aerosol can of wasp spray was located on the porch of the preschool playground. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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, Ziploc bags and a plastic grocery bag of children's extra clothing were stored in children's cubbies below five feet. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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 staff member had a Bojangles cup of tea sitting on the sink accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. There was a clipboard placed on the diaper changing table in space three. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. There was a child in space one that did not have a sheet between him and his cot. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. There was a tablet playing nap time music located on the diaper changing surface in space 3. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Space 1 had two children two years of age and there foam blocks in the block area and foam stamps in the art area. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The policy was not posted in space 2 which cares for infant aged children. | |||
| 2024-11-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-26 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on the Parent Board was for the week of 11/18/24. | |||
| 2024-11-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The sanitizer spray was located on the shelf that was 4.5 feet from the floor in the children's bathroom. It needs to be at least five feet from the floor. | |||
| 2024-11-26 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The attendance record in space #3 was last completed on 11/21/24. | |||
| 2024-11-26 | 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. A child was enrolled on 10/7/24 and there was no record of her immunizations in her file. | |||
| 2024-09-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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