Five Star Center License
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Burton Elementary School
Durham, NC
· Durham County
1500 MATHISON STREET,
Durham, NC 27701
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 560-3908
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32001977
License Holder
DURHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jul 20, 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 reduced ratios. Rooms 103 and 104 only.
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About the Provider
Welcome to Burton Magnet Elementary School! We are an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme. Students at Burton are engaged through a method of instruction that features key questions, reflection and action learning. The Primary Years Programme focues on the development of the whole child and offers a framework to meet students' academic, social, physical, emotional and cultural needs. At Burton students develop a broad perspective of the world and a better understanding of their immediate environment through daily instruction in foreign language, global study of geography and current events, a student broadcast center and community service. Please click here to learn more about the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme offered at Burton.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours9:00 - 3:30
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 1771 | .3006(a) |
| A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool. It could not be determined today that two of the four NC Pre-K children enrolled had received the required developmental screening. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was for last week. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident logs were not on the premises today. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-12 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. One child had a food allergy to shellfish. The information was posted in the classroom, but was not posted in the cafeteria (food prep and eating area). | |||
| 2024-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-15 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 8/28/23. | |||
| 2024-02-15 | 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. The last emergency drill was conducted on 12/5/23. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-19 | 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. Clorox disinfected wipes, hand sanitizers, and white out was on a shelf accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-07 | 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 posted was dated the week of February 6, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EPR plan was dated September 6, 2021. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-10 | 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. There were three uncovered electrical outlets in classroom space #104. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 1775 | 0.3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit there were 11 children present in the NC Pre-K classroom with one teacher. | |||
| 2022-11-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-09 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The school administrator had not obtained Criminal Record Check clearance. This was a repeat violation from the 9/29/22 visit. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-29 | 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. There were three uncovered outlets on a power strip in the licensed classroom during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | 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. The school administrator did not have a medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. The school administrator did not have a negative TB test on file. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The school administrator had not obtained Criminal Record Check clearance. | |||
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