Five Star Center License
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Bridgeton Elementary School
New Bern, NC
· Craven County
230 BRANCH CANAL ROAD,
New Bern, NC 28560
Quick Facts
Capacity
90 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000558
License Holder
CRAVEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
License Issued
Sep 2, 2026
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 - Meets enhanced ratios minus one. Certified Developmental Day Center.
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About the Provider
BRIDGETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in NEW BERN NC, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-17 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While the classroom spaces were transitioning inside from the outside space, all staff members entered the building and a child enrolled in space #508 remained in a tunnel and was left alone for several moments. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In spaces #502 and #508, all water bottles were not labeled with children’s names and the date. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were five (5) active fire ant hills in the outdoor space. One (1) hill was located beside the border to the stationary climber, three (3) hills were located beside one of the tunnels, and a hill was located near the garden bed. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) out of the four (4) children’s files reviewed was missing a medical report. The child's date of enrollment was 8/25/25. | |||
| 2025-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-17 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for the month of March 2025. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 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 the bathroom of space #3, five (5) cans of spray paint, Dymon Carpet Spot Remover and Cleaner, Chewing Gum and Candle Wax remover, Vandal Mark Remover, TB Disinfectant Cleaner, and Clorox Germicidal Bleach were stored in cabinet that was not locked. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 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. An emergency drill was not documented for the first quarter of 2025. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-12 | 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. Four (4) staff members did not have First Aid certificates on file. | |||
| 2024-12-12 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Thirteen (13) children, 4-5 years of age, were in care with one staff member in the outdoor space. | |||
| 2024-12-12 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #2, a child enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for anaphylaxis due to food allergies. | |||
| 2024-12-12 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired on 8/15/23 did not complete health and safety trainings until 11/23/24. | |||
| 2024-09-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were five (5) large ant hills in the outdoor space. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-12 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. In space #2, T. Brimage-Stevens was hired on 8/17/23 and had a criminal background check dated 12/13/23. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | 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. A staff member hired on 8/20/2010 had a certificate of First Aid that expired on 10/30/23. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | 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. A staff member hired on 8/20/2010 had a certificate of CPR that expired on 10/30/23. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | 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. Two (2) out of four (4) children’s records reviewed did not have receipt of discussion of operational policies. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. In space #1, R. Bradley and J. Kilpatrick did not complete a criminal background check prior to employment. In space #2, C. White did not complete a criminal background check prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | 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. In space #1, R. Bradley and J. Kilpatrick did not have a qualifying letter on file to review. In space #2, C. White did not have a qualifying letter on file to review. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | 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. An emergency drill was not documented for the first quarter of 2023. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-30 | 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. In space 1, documentation of arrival and departures times was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | 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. In space 2, hand sanitizer hand wipes were located beside the children's handwashing sink. | |||
| 2023-01-30 | 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 2/15/22 had documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment on file dated 5/20/22. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-02 | 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 two classrooms, various brands of disinfecting wipes were stored out of reach in cabinets but were not locked. | |||
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