Three Star Center License
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Bolton Elementary Pre-k Program
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
1250 BOLTON STREET,
Winston-salem, NC 27103
Quick Facts
Capacity
15 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 774-4626
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
34000877
License Holder
WINSTON-SALEM/FORSYTH COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
May 28, 2019
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
Welcome to Bolton Elementary where our Bolton students lead the way! Bolton is a PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention) school. Students follow our BEAR core values each day at Bolton.
B - Be Proud
E - Effort in Everything
A - A+ Positive Attitude
R - Respect and Responsibility
S - Self Control
Our school won the PBIS Model School Award for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 school years. We are working hard this year to continue our success with the PBIS program.
B - Be Proud
E - Effort in Everything
A - A+ Positive Attitude
R - Respect and Responsibility
S - Self Control
Our school won the PBIS Model School Award for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 school years. We are working hard this year to continue our success with the PBIS program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:45am - 3:15pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed five (5) metal landscaping timber stakes that were exposed creating protrusions. | |||
| 2026-08-18 | 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) aerosol bottle of sunscreen stored in a teacher's bag that was open and sitting on a table less that five (5) vertical feet from the ground. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. During the visit, I observed two (2) bicycles that did not have protective handles on the handlebars. I also observed rust and peeling paint on the steps on the large playground structure. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | 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. During the visit, I observed the ABCMS portal that did not include a new employee's record. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-25 | 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. During the visit, I observed one uncovered outlet. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. During the visit, I observed a playground inspection documented on 01/17/2025. I did not observe a playground inspection for February 2025. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. During the visit, a new employee was reported but did not have a file available for review. | |||
| 2025-03-25 | 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. During the visit, there were no documented emergency drills recorded on the drill log. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. During the visit, I observed several rust spots and chipping paint on the large play structure on the playground. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. During the visit, the incident log was blank. You stated there had been one incident report written. You documented the incident report on the log during the visit. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed nine of the ten enrolled children's files. You stated one file had not been brought back by the parent at this time. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-10 | 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. I did not observed any record of children being sign in or out. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. I observed three uncovered electrical outlets. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. I observed on bottle of alcohol with a broken lid in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. I observed the last playground inspection was conducted on 9/15/2023. Playground inspections were not completed in October, November, December, January, February, or March. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. I observed the last emergency drill was conducted on 08/30/2023. A drill was not conducted in November or February. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-09 | 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. I observed two unused electrical outlets that did not have safety plugs covering them. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | 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. I observed one employee file that did not have an updated annual emergency information form. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. I observed two large playground structures that had mulch surfacing that measured approximately three inches rather than the required six inches. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | 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. I observed one employee file that did not have health and safety training topics documented as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous training. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-17 | 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. I observed two unused outlets were not covered. The outlets were covered during the visit. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. I observed the most recent playground inspection was conducted 11/7/22. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-08 | 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. An electrical outlet located beside the TV was not covered. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1061 | .1102(e) |
| One staff member had not completed training in playground safety. Documentation of playground safety training was not included in the file for the lead teacher, teacher, or administrator. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. The application on file for a child in care had not been signed by the parent. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | 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 drills were not documented quarterly. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A parent wrote a statement in her child's enrollment packet that she did not receive information about Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma. | |||
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