Five Star Center License
Bakersville Child Development Center
Spruce Pine, NC
· Mitchell County
301 LONGVIEW DRIVE,
Spruce Pine, NC 28777
Quick Facts
Capacity
73 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Five Star Center License
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Historical licensing information
License Number
61000060
License Holder
INTERMOUNTAIN CHILDREN'S SERVICES, INC.
License Issued
Jul 12, 2018
Expired
Jul 12, 2018
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
BAKERSVILLE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Five Star Center License in SPRUCE PINE NC, with a maximum capacity of 73 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A staff purse was on the bus next to the driver’s seat. The purse contained prescription medication. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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 #3, the lock under the changing table was broken. There were bags of diapers stored inside causing children to have access to plastic. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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 #4, a teacher had a bottle of orange juice out on the classroom counter. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. | |||
| 2025-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-13 | 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 bins and toys on the playground that need to be removed. | |||
| 2024-12-13 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection wasn’t conducted in November. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last Playground Safety Inspection found was from September 2023. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. KL had a TB screening on file, however it was not signed by a health care professional. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The first two weeks there wasn’t six (6) hours of orientation training for KL. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor space #4, a bench used by children and staff was broken with rough edges. Outdoor space #3, the corner of the flower bed plastic border was broken with sharp edges. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #2, a hot glue gun was located in a unlocked drawer below five (5) feet. The administrator moved the hot glue gun to a cabinet five (5) feet off the floor to be inaccessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | 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 shelter in place or lockdown drill was not practiced every three (3) months. The last recorded practice was dated 4/21/2023. | |||
| 2023-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-31 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Based on the review of the policies and procedures for communicable disease and illness, policies were not updated to reflect the procedures the center and staff are currently following, and the parents were not notified of the change. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, the activity plans posted were dated 12/5/2022 to 12/9/2022. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | 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 #1, one (1) electrical outlet above the manipulative shelf was uncovered. In space #2, one (1) electrical outlet was uncovered near the teachers area. The administrator corrected these during the visit by adding an outlet safety cover. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. In space #2, the purple heart plant is toxic to humans. The administrator removed this plant from the space during the visit. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | 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, Clorox bleach was stored in the floor of an unlocked storage room. The administrator corrected this during the visit by locking the door. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | 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 #1, child RM had Children's Benadryl medication on-site for a food allergy with no permission to administer medication authorization form completed. The administrator removed the medication from the space. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | 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 #1, the Epi Pen for child RM was not stored in the original container with the pharmacy label. The administrator removed the medication from the space during the visit. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | 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 member SW hired 8/24/2022 did not complete First Aid within the first ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-06 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member CS hired 10/3/2007 did not complete all health and safety training topics within five years of the previous completion date. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Caregiver hired 5/24/2001 did not complete all the required Health and Safety training topics within five (5) years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #3 lesson plans posted were dated March 10, 2022- April 10, 2022, during the visit. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoor space #2 an outdoor planter barrier was broken with sharp edges. In outdoor space #4, concrete was exposed at the base of a post on the backside of the shade structure. Also, in outdoor space #4, the wooden mulch barrier is splintering and is not fully connected around the mulched area. | |||
| 2022-08-02 | 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 #2, Aveeno sunscreen was on site after the expiration date of 6/2022. In space #3, sunscreen was on site after the expiration date of 7/2022. These two (2) sunscreens were discarded during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The ground was frozen. Children should not play on climbing structures when the surfacing is frozen. The surfacing acts as if it were concrete or pavement. Director stated that children would not be playing on this structure until the surfacing was thawed and the mulch could be measured. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The large play structure on the playground had several areas in which the measurements would not prevent an entrapment. Director stated that children would not be playing on this structure until the entrapments were corrected. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. There wasn’t a sign posted on the bus | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A prescription or over the counter medication was administered without specific instructions and authorization from the child's parent or health care professional. A Dr. had signed the action plan but there were not specific instructions. A parent permission was not included. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There wasn’t a sign at the entrance of the facility. | |||
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