Caldwell Academy - Lenoir NC Three Star Center License

1302 NORWOOD DRIVE , LENOIR NC 28645
(828) 758-2482

About the Provider

Description: Dulatown Outreach Center, Inc., is a non-profit corporation operating three licensed, certified child development centers, a Before and After School program, short and long term suspension programs, summer camp for children and youth, and a transitional housing shelter program for women and their dependent children.

The Corporation was established in 1982 to assist parents having to leave home to help provide economically for the family and the need for the church community to address the broader needs of families. We invite you to explore the services we offer and let us know how our services may be beneficial to you.

Additional Information: Three Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1455107
  • Capacity: 29
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-06-12 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-06-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-08 Violation 316 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5)
Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #3a, one (1) teacher was caring for five (5) children, two (2) of the children were two (2) years of age, and one (1) was an infant, eleven (11) months old.
2023-06-08 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. In space #3a, one (1) 9.5 ounce bottle with the label 'Pine Sol' contained a liquid that smelled like bleach was stored in a Huggies brand plastic diaper bag in the cabinet under the diaper changing table with a white 'child proof lock.'
2023-06-08 Violation 858 .0604(q)
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags storing extra clothes were under the diaper changing cabinet in space #3a. The cabinet had a 'child proof' lock.
2022-11-16 Announced Inspection No
2022-11-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-14 Violation 125 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4)
Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. The arrival time for one (1) child was not maintained on November 14, 2022. The departure time for one (1) child was not maintained on November 14, 2022.
2022-11-14 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground used by children enrolled, there was a yellow plastic cement truck toy that had jagged and sharp edges on the back side.
2022-11-14 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. In space #1ab, one (1) bottle of liquid Fabri-Tac Permanent Adhesive with multiple warnings in addition to 'Keep out Reach of Children' was stored on the open shelf above the art center.
2022-11-14 Violation 858 .0604(q)
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3a, plastic bags were stored under the unlocked diaper changing table.
2022-11-14 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) staff with a rehire date of September 26, 2022, did not receive sixteen (16) hours of orientation for the new date of hire.
2022-11-14 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. Four (4) staff had a First Aid training course that expired October 31, 2022.
2022-11-14 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. Four (4) staff had a CPR training course that expired October 31, 2022.
2021-11-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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