Five Star Center License
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Childcare Network #86
Elizabethtown, NC
· Bladen County
500 Mercer Mill Road,
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
Quick Facts
Capacity
129 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
09000158
License Holder
Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC
License Issued
Dec 11, 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
Childcare Network #86 is a Five Star Center License in ELIZABETHTOWN NC, with a maximum capacity of 129 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-428L |
| 2025-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-20 | Violation | Rule Violated | |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. A 5 year old child was slapped on the arm. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/29/2025 |
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| 2025-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-28 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space space #5 (class for three's) the walls were not in good repair and part of the black molding is unglued. In space #7 (class for school-age) the walls had chipping paint throughout and part of the black molding (near exit door) is chipped. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Trash was observed on playground 5. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | 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. Outlets were not covered including on power strips in space #7. | |||
| 2024-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-157L |
| 2024-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls through out the center were not in good repair. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The large playhouse on playground 2 was not in good condition. The large climbing structure on playground 5 was not in good condition. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. This was not posted. This was corrected when it was posted during the visit. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On playground 5 there was not the required space between two climbing structures that were beside each other. The fire exit door in space 3 was deadbolted. The teacher had to turn the deadbolt several times for it to unlock; it was not in good repair. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Trash was observed on playground 5. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | 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. Outlets were not covered including on power strips in space #7. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | 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. Paper that was contained in plastic wrapping was accessible to children one year of age, in space 3. This was corrected during the visit when the plastic was removed so it was not accessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not documented for May 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application was not on file for one staff. This was corrected during the visit when the staff completed it and placed it in their file during the visit. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The seats on the Blue Bus were not in good condition; some seats were torn allowing foam to be exposed. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. A photograph of each child that was transported was not on the vehicle when children were transported. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file within 30 days of enrollment for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. This was not on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-06-04 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Areas of the resilient surfacing (mulch) on playground 5 measured less than 6 inches. | |||
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