Five Star Center License
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Burnsville Elementary Preschool
Burnsville, NC
· Yancey County
395 BURNSVILLE SCHOOL ROAD,
Burnsville, NC 28714
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 682-4515
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
00000037
License Holder
YANCEY COUNTY SCHOOL
License Issued
Aug 17, 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
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About the Provider
BURNSVILLE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in BURNSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. A toxic plant was accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | 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 loose in a Ziplock bag and not in a pharmacy box with the prescription label attached. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. A storage cabinet, art supplies and coats (on the back of the door) are stored in the children’s bathroom. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-19 | 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. The cabinet about the handwashing sink had bleach and laundry detergent inside and was not locked. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a hole in one section of the temporary fence on the playground between the entrance gate and the building. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored in a drawer below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-16 | 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. Correction fluid was not locked, and hand sanitizer was below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | 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. BL and HH had a qualified Criminal Background Check (CBC); however, the letter was not on file as required. | |||
| 2023-10-16 | Violation | 1868 | .0605(m)(1-4) |
| When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. The depth of mulch at the end of the slides, under the swings and around the purple dinosaur was not 6 inches deep. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Surfacing under swings, under the climber (particularly at the end of the slides) and animal structures must be at least six (6) inches of protective surfacing under and around all equipment. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | 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 outlet next to the window was uncovered today. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Child JJ (enrollment date 8/22/22) did not have a dental screening on file. | |||
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