Five Star Center License
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Childcare Network #246
Clayton, NC
· Johnston County
2029 Winston Road,
Clayton, NC 27520
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 553-1030
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
51000961
License Holder
Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC
License Issued
Jul 2, 2024
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
Childcare Network is the 4th largest for profit child care organization in North America. With over 200 schools in 10 states, we are the leading early care and preschool education provider in the southern United States.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-025L |
| 2026-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-063L |
| 2026-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-025L |
| 2026-05-07 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A vegetable was not served with the lunch meal on 4-30-26. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Violation | 513 | 0.0903 |
| Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours. On 4-30-26, the breakfast and lunch meals were 4 to 4.5 hours apart. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. More than fie children are routinely present in space during between 6:30 and 7:10 am. In addition, as many as twelve children, including children less than one year of age, are present in this same classroom with two staff members before the group is divided. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-424L |
| 2026-04-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Unsafe conditions were observed in the building while children were in care, including dried human waste around a floor drain in the kitchen and improperly disinfected floors in classrooms and hallways where toilets overflowed. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | 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. Kitchen door was propped open and the key for the chemical storage closet was stored in the lock. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Violation | 9997 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Floors in the classrooms were not properly disinfected following multiple toilets overflowing in the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2824(b), which states: Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Violation | 9998 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The kitchen floor, bathroom and classroom floors and the floor outside the two adult restrooms were not properly cleaned with a disinfecting solution that meets the requirements following contamination from a backed up drain in the kitchen and overflowing toilets in other areas of the building. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2812(i), which states: An approved disinfectant shall be provided for cleaning purposes. Throughout this Section, when an approved disinfectant is used in a child care center, the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheets for the disinfectant product shall be kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use of the disinfectant product shall be followed. When a chlorine solution is prepared by a child care center employee for use as an approved disinfectant, then the solution shall be prepared for use within 24 hours and a testing method shall be used to ensure compliance with the prescribed chlorine concentration. To achieve the maximum germ reduction with a chlorine disinfecting solution, the surface being disinfected shall be made wet with the chlorine disinfecting solution and allowed to air dry or be dried only after the surface has been in contact with the chlorine disinfecting solution for a minimum of two minutes. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Dried human waste from the floor drain under the oven was observed in the kitchen. Water from underneath the vinyl floor planks was observed coming back up where the planks met; this water was present on the floor from overflowing toilets. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a), which states: In child care centers, floors and floor coverings in food preparation, food storage, utensil washing, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair. | |||
| 2025-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-258L |
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 801 | .1003(b) |
| Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children. Written procedures for arrival and departure were not followed as identification was not requested for an individual who picked up a child on 2-13-25. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification of orientation was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 1-14-25. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 1839 | .0801(c) |
| A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application. On 2-13-25, a five year old male child was released to an individual not listed on his application. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-03 | 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 open bottle of disinfecting solution, which includes bleach, was located on top of a changing table in space 12. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in twelve of the nineteen children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff member's purse and bag were stored in an unlocked closet in space 4. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' | |||
| 2024-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0924-018A |
| 2024-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-242A |
| 2024-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-350L |
| 2024-10-02 | 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. An epi-pen was not in the original labeled container. The epi-pen was also not accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from a prescribing physician or other health care professional. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0924-018A |
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-242A |
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A four year old child ran out of the playground gate to an apartment complex next door to the facility. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A four year old child was able to leave the playground area because the gates were not secured. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The HVAC unit gate was open and unsecured, making it accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-05 | 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. One staff member did not complete certification in First Aid before it expired on September 1, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | 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. One staff member did not complete certification in CPR before it expired on September 1, 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-086L |
| 2024-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-086L |
| 2024-06-14 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child, two years of age, was left unsupervised on the outdoor playground for approximately 10-12 minutes. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-242A |
| 2024-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-242A |
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A staff member sat on a bench that was not in close proximity to where the children were playing, sat with her back towards several children while on the playground, did not move around the outdoor environment, and did not engage with the children while playing. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 873 | 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) |
| Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. Despite the child showing signs of injury, the staff member failed to notify administrators for approximately five (5) hours after the child was injured. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. The staff member failed to respond to and walked away from a child that was visibly upset. In addition, the staff member aggressively threw a toy that children were playing with across the playground after a dispute between the children. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Verification that the summary of NC Child Care Law was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available in one of the children's files. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Staff/child ratios were not posted in spaces 11 and 12. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A holly bush was accessible to the children on playground # 6. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. Twenty-one children were present in space 4, which will only accommodate 20 children at 30 sq. ft. per child. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. The application did not contain emergency contact person(s) in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. A health care provider was not listed on the application in two of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. An enrollment date was not included with the discipline policy in three of the files reviewed. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-22 | 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. Two outlets in space 2 were not covered or in use. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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. A bottle of Fabuloso and two unlabeled bottles of cleaning solution were stored in unlocked top cabinets in space 8. A spray bottle of rubbing alcohol was stored in an unlocked closet in space 10. The disinfectant spray used to clean the changing table was stored on the changing table, not out of reach as required. A bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on top of a cubby in space 2, not out of reach as required. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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 tube of Calmoseptine was stored in an open bin in an unlocked top cabinet in space 8. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-14 | 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. Verification of completion of a First Aid training was not available for three staff members with hire dates of 10-24-22, 10-6-22 and 10-3-22. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | 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. Verification of completion of a CPR training was not available for three staff members with hire dates of 10-24-22, 10-6-22 and 10-3-22. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in spaces 1, 6, 7, and 8. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | 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 completed during the month of January, 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | 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. Hand sanitizer was observed stored on a low shelf in an unlocked closet in spaces 1 and 10. An aerosol can of Disinfectant Spray was stored on the floor underneath the administrator's desk and a large bottle of Fabuloso was stored on the floor behind the administrator's desk; the administrator's office door does not lock. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | 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 tube of Cortizone was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 6. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed during the month of January, 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Twenty children, ages two and three years of age, were present in space 12. This exceeds the group size of eighteen for two year old children. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 803 | 10A NCAC 09 .0806(b) |
| There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children's clothes became wet or soiled. Clean clothes were not available to change a child's clothing after his clothes became wet while playing outside. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A two year old child was allowed to play outdoors in cool weather without a coat. A two year old child's clothes were not changed after his clothing got wet while playing outside. | |||
| 2023-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was found in the hallway by another staff member. The staff member took the child to the center director who returned the child to the classroom. The child had been moved to a different room to maintain ratios. Upon return from outside the teacher in the classroom thought the child was with a staff member in another classroom. This occurred while two toddler classrooms were returning from the playground. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 481 | .1005(b)(6) |
| A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list of the children participating in the off premise activity to Marbles Museum was not available at the facility. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two children in space eight were observed wearing beaded necklaces. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | 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 outlet in space two was not covered or in use. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A Criminal Background Check was not completed prior to employment for one staff member with a hire date of 1-3-22. A qualification letter was issued for this staff member on 1-12-22. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | 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 First Aid course was not completed within ninety days of hire by two staff members with hire dates of 4-4-22 and 3-28-22. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | 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 CPR course was not completed within ninety days of hire by two staff members with hire dates of 4-4-22 and 3-28-22. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member grabbed a block from a child's hand and used a loud tone when speaking to a child. | |||
| 2022-05-13 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On May, 6, 2022, a staff member grabbed a child's wrist, and pulled a child to the classroom door as the child resisted. | |||
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