Ayden Elementary Pre-k - Ayden NC Five Star Center License

187 THIRD STREET , AYDEN NC 28513
(252) 746-2121

About the Provider

Description: Ayden Elementary School's mission is to empower students to learn through a safe and caring environment.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 74000747
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 3 through 6
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2020-02-20
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-05-04 Announced Inspection No
2026-02-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-18 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 #2, one storage cabinet was unlocked and contained one bottle of bleach, one bottle of sanitizer and disinfectant solutions, two canisters Clorox Disinfectant Wipes, one can of Lysol disinfectant spray, one bottle of Spic and Span, one bottle of Goo Gone, and one can of Febreze Air Freshener.
2026-02-18 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 employed on 9/2/25 completed First Aid training on 1/21/26, therefore did not complete training within 90 days of employment.
2026-02-18 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 employed on 9/2/25 completed CPR training on 1/21/26, therefore did not complete training within 90 days of employment.
2026-02-18 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. The last lockdown drill was completed on 10/25/25, therefore a drill was not practiced and recorded every three months.
2026-02-18 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. Staff employed on 9/2/25 did not have documentation of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment.
2025-09-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-09-22 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. One canister of Great Value Disinfectant Wipes, was stored on top of the cubbies, near the door of the classroom in space #2.
2025-09-22 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff, Thesia Warren, was employed on August 16, 2025. Her qualification letter is dated September 16, 2025.
2025-02-26 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-02-26 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 employed on 8/18/19 completed First Aid training with an unapproved training organization, NationalCPRFoundation.
2025-02-26 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 employed on 8/18/19 completed CPR training with an unapproved training organization, NationalCPRFoundation.
2024-09-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-09-30 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. Stored in the top drawer of a file cabinet behind a staff desk, but not locked, was a bottle of Coconut Hibiscus Body Cream and a bottle of Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 50. The first aid kit containing Safetec single antibiotic ointment package and safetec antiseptic towelette package, was stored inside the red emergency bookbag, located on top of a shelf under five feet from the floor level near the bathroom.

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