Four Star Center License
Bright Stars Child Development Center
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
8500 Nations Ford Rd,
Charlotte, NC 28217
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
After School, Before School, Before and After School, Daytime, Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 672-4599
Four Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
60003853
License Holder
BRIGHT STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC
Expired
Aug 13, 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
BRIGHT STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Four Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. It is open Monday - Friday, 7 am-6 pm. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Monday7 am-6 pm
- Tuesday7 am-6 pm
- Wednesday7 am-6 pm
- Thursday7 am-6 pm
- Friday7 am-6 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-16 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The Fire Inspection Report that was completed December 1, 2023, was not provided within one week of the inspection visit. | |||
| 2024-02-16 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. Safe Sleep Policy was not posted. | |||
| 2024-02-16 | 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 (T.W.) First Aid training expired. | |||
| 2024-02-16 | 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 (T.W.) CPR training expired. | |||
| 2024-02-16 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The Administrator and staff did not have current ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed for the months of May-June 2023. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff member did not have an updated health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The facility's EPR Plan was not reviewed annually by trained staff. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan annually with trained staff. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-12 | 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. An aerosol dispenser of air freshener and detergents were not stored in locked storage in vehicles used for transportation. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two(2) employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Emergency medical care information for two (2) enrolled children was not updated at least annually. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available for one (1) enrolled child. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 1902 | 0.1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. The professional development plan was not reviewed annually with two (2) employees. | |||
| 2022-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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