Five Star Center License
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Central Elementary School
Jackson, NC
· Northampton County
9742 NC HIGHWAY 305,
Jackson, NC 27845
Quick Facts
Capacity
63 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 534-3381
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
66000088
License Holder
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Mar 18, 2025
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 Enhanced Requirements + reduced ratios.
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About the Provider
Our Vision
Our vision at Central Elementary is to produce students who are proficient in all academic areas and who will reap success as future graduates prepared for the 21st century.
Our Mission
Our mission at Central Elementary is to cultivate a nurturing learning environment for all students by providing engaging practices to ensure student success
Our vision at Central Elementary is to produce students who are proficient in all academic areas and who will reap success as future graduates prepared for the 21st century.
Our Mission
Our mission at Central Elementary is to cultivate a nurturing learning environment for all students by providing engaging practices to ensure student success
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-16 | 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 training for R. Barnes-Simmons expired on 3/10/2025 | |||
| 2025-10-16 | 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. CPR training for R. Barnes-Simmons expired on 3/10/2025 | |||
| 2025-10-16 | 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. Shelter in place/lock down drills have not been completed and documented since 5/2025 | |||
| 2025-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Four (4) metal rods were observed sitting next to the fence, inside the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2025-03-06 | 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 training was expired for all staff except one. The in expired on 3/2/2025 | |||
| 2025-03-06 | 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. CPR training was expired for all staff except one. The in expired on 3/2/2025 | |||
| 2025-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-314A |
| 2025-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-314A |
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-314A |
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-314A |
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-314A |
| 2024-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Four (4) active fire ant mounds were observed in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2024-04-11 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Two (2) children's records reviewed did not have a documented dental screening on record for review. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-314A |
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On March 15, 2024, a bus driver dropped off a five-year-old child at a location alone and unsupervised. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On March 15, 2024, the bus driver created an unsafe environment when a five -year-old child was dropped off alone and unsupervised, crossed a road, and was picked up by two adult males that were unknown to the child. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 1106 | GS 110-91(13) |
| Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. On March 15, 2024, a bus driver instructed a child to move from to another seat, across the aisle, while the bus was in motion. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 1127 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. On March 15, 2024, the bus monitor did not use a list to document when children boarded the bus. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On October 22, 2024, a substantiation of child maltreatment was determined related to supervision needs. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 1910 | .1003(a) |
| The driver or other staff member in the vehicle did not ensure children were transferred to an individual who is indicated on the application. On March 15, 2024 a bus driver dropped a child off at a location where there was no one to receive the child. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-29 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. New staff, T. Jacobs, did not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required timeframe. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-31 | 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 A122, an unlocked closet was observed that contained one (1) bottle of bleach, one (1) Ajax laundry detergent, three (3) cans of Lysol, one (1) Ty D Bol toilet cleaner and one (1) box of Clorox Wipes. In Space A114, one (1) Oxi Clean Laundry Detergent was observed out on an open shelf, unlocked. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Health and Safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics, including Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Grass was observed growing through the surfacing mulch on the playground. This changes the resiliency of the surfacing material. Hand sanitizer was not stored five feet from the floor in the classrooms. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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