Five Star Center License
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Childcare Network #247
Clayton, NC
· Johnston County
622 S Barbour Street,
Clayton, NC 27520
Quick Facts
Capacity
116 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 553-5814
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
51000963
License Holder
Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC
License Issued
Jun 13, 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
Our Clayton NC child care centers have provided well-rounded programs designed specifically for infants, toddlers, two-year-olds and preschool-age children since 1993. Our programs are based on The Creative Curriculum, a research-based and research-proven curriculum used by early childhood educators across the country. Our 5-star rated programs provide a warm, accepting climate in which every child can learn to trust, feel comfortable and develop self-confidence.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-02 | 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. First Aid was not completed within the required timeframe by one staff member with a hire date of 2-24-26. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | 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. First Aid was not completed within the required timeframe by one staff member with a hire date of 2-24-26. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-102L |
| 2025-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-230L |
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-086L |
| 2025-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0425-086L |
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. Staff could not wash their hands following diaper changes on 4-8-25 due to a septic issue. Hand sanitizer was used in lieu of hand washing following diaper changes. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. Staff could not wash the children's hands following diaper changes on 4-8-25 due to a septic issue. Hand sanitizer was used in lieu of hand washing following diaper changes. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. Children could not wash their hands on 4-8-25 as required due to a septic issue. Hand sanitizer was used in lieu of hand washing. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | 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. Staff could not wash their hands as required on 4-8-25 due to a septic issue. Hand sanitizer was used in lieu of hand washing. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On 4-8-25, the toilets in the facility could not be flushed, thus human waste and used toilet paper was present in each toilet. Children had to use the rest room over the waste of other children. A toilet containing waste overflowed while a child was using the restroom. | |||
| 2025-04-09 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The septic system was inoperable, which prevented the removal of human waste from the toilets in the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2829, which states: In child care centers, all wastewater originating from the child care center shall be disposed of using a publicly operated sewage treatment system or an individual sewage disposal system that meets the requirements of the rules at Section .1900 of this Subchapter. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 3A was dated for 12-2-24 to 12-6-24. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | 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. Two outlets in space 2 were not covered or in use. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in four of the eleven children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | 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. A qualification letter was not available for the speech therapist that was observed working independently with a two year old child. The therapist and the child were observed in the hallway outside of space 6. | |||
| 2024-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual evaluation conducted within the last year was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The children in space 2 were not adequately supervised when the staff member stepped out of the classrooms. Two children from space 2 were observed unsupervised in the bathroom by space 3. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Substitutions were not recorded on the menu in the kitchen prior to the service of lunch. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A two year old child was observed wearing two beaded bracelets, one of which she removed and placed in her mouth. The beads on the bracelet present a choking hazard if broken and are therefore prohibited in child care. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A completed medical form was not available for two staff members with hire dates of 10-10-22 and 11-2-22. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two staff member's bags were stored on a shelf within reach of children in an unlocked closet in space 5. 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.' | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-28 | 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 a power strip was not covered or in use. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Verification of completion of the required training in the first two weeks of employment was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 8-22-22. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Emergency contact information was not available in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Verification of a hearing screening was not available in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. This child is enrolled in the NC Pre-K program. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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