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Black Mountain Primary School Head Start
Black Mountain, NC
· Buncombe County
301 EAST STATE ST,
Black Mountain, NC 28711
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 669-2645
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000514
License Holder
COMMUNITY ACTION OPPORTUNITIES
License Issued
Apr 4, 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 - Meeting Reduced Ratios.
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About the Provider
Our mission is to maximize education experiences aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study and our Belief Statement. We will work collaboratively to facilitate learning by enhancing the core curriculum with technology skills, problem-solving skills, and arts-based learning. We will empower stakeholders to invest in the school community, which will increase family involvement, foster mutual respect, and maintain a safe, orderly environment.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, one (1) hammock swing was hanging in the outdoor learning centers space. The visual barrier overlapped into the centers play space. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff member hired 1/24/2024 staff evaluation was not reviewed and updated annually. The staff evaluation on file was dated 5/13/2025 | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The child care operator has not notified the Division of one (1) staff member hired at Black Mountain Primary School Head Start as of 8/11/2015 was not listed on the employee roster. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1865 | .0605(b) |
| The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. The facility did not have a copy of the manufacturer's instructions on file for the hammock swing hanging outdoors on the covered play space. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | 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. One (1) emergency medication was not update prior to the six (6) month authorization date. The form dated 11/4/2025 and was due to be reviewed and updated on or before 5/4/2026. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Staff member hired 1/24/2024 professional development plan was not reviewed and updated annually. The professional development plan on file was dated 5/13/2025. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-12 | 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. Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, I observed the tarp that covered the sand box laying on the ground creating a potential tripping hazard. | |||
| 2026-01-12 | 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 (1) electrical outlet uncovered in the dramatic play area. | |||
| 2025-03-24 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-24 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outside, I observed the sandbox lid was broken and two (2) yellow trikes were missing the handle grips. | |||
| 2025-03-24 | 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. Three (3) electrical outlet were uncovered in the cafeteria. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-23 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was documented for 10/31/2024, but the facility was closed due Tropical Storm Helene and children were not present. The next fire drill was conducted on 11/18/24 with the children present. The December fire drill was documented, but the children left school prior to the drill being conducted. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | 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. The first aid kit contained six (6) alcohol pads, two (2) antibiotic ointments, and one (1) cold compress. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. While observing lunch, the children did not receive hand sanitizer prior to eating lunch after walking to the cafeteria touching the door handles and picking up sticks along the way. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. While observing lunch, the staff did not receive hand sanitizer prior to eating lunch after walking to the cafeteria touching the door handles along the way. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | 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. While monitoring medications, I observed three (3) chronic medication on-site permission to administer medication form was missing the route for administering the medication. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-347L |
| 2024-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-347L |
| 2024-04-29 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 4/17/24 at approximately 11:16am a child was left unattended in the classroom. The remainder of the class proceeded to the cafeteria. The child left the classroom and was found by the school therapist outside the school courtyard. The school therapist took the child to the school secretary. The school secretary took the child to the cafeteria to reunite with the class. The child was left unattended for approximately three (3) minutes. | |||
| 2024-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors, where the storage building previously was, there is exposed felt causing a tripping hazard. There are also small blue broken hard plastic pieces around the outdoor space. | |||
| 2024-02-09 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff member LM file did not contain a current emergency information form. The emergency information form on file was dated 8/26/2022. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-22 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member SM hired 8/12/2022 did not completed the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-20 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The down spout of the modular unit near the storage shed has several sharp edges where the down spout has been damaged. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | 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. Electrical outlets in the cafeteria did not have a safety outlet plug. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | 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 DD hired 8/18/2019 First Aid training that does not meet requirements through an approved training organization. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | 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 member DD hired 8/18/2019 CPR training that does not meet requirements through an approved training organization. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | 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. Emergency drill was not conducted every three (3) months. The last shelter in place was conducted on 9/28/2022. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. First aid backpack containing the first aid kit, soapy water, sanitizing solution, and hand sanitizer was sat in a chair at the table during lunch in the cafeteria. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans must be posted for reference. Activity plan was not posted for staff to refer to. The staff posted during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The opening between the bottom of the building and the ground needs to be enclosed so that the children cannot crawl under the building. This could be corrected by adding lattice under the building and beside the building closest to the mobile unit. The trikes were missing the handlebar grips and rust was showing on the trike. This could be corrected by adding the handlebar grips and repaint the trike. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There are two screws protruding from posts on the playground. The natural balance beams is splintering in two areas and has sharp edges. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. The first aid information was not posted. The poster was located and posted today. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 1061 | .1102(e) |
| One staff member had not completed training in playground safety. Documentation of completed playground safety training was not on-site for the staff member completing monthly playground inspections as required. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Medical assessment for one(1) child's file was not completed within thirty days as required. The child's date of enrollment was October 5, 2021 and medical assessment was received on December 14, 2021. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | 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. Immunizations for one(1) child's file was not completed within thirty days as required. The child's date of enrollment was October 5, 2021 and immunizations was received on December 14, 2021. | |||
| 2022-03-15 | Violation | 1827 | .0607(b) |
| The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. Documentation of completion of EPR training was not available. One person on-site must have completed EPR training. | |||
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