Five Star Center License
CHILDCARE NETWORK #159
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
4202 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD,
Wilmington, NC 28403
Quick Facts
Capacity
146 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 791-2080
Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
65000766
License Holder
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS, INC.
Expired
Apr 26, 2018
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
Our mission at Childcare Network is to provide children with the highest quality early care and education, to serve as a supportive network and resource for families, strengthening the communities that we serve, and to work interactively with other responsive networks and services to ensure that high quality preschool education remains progressive, safe, and affordable for all families.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Bright Babies Infant Curriculum
HighReach Learning Curriculum
Young Achievers Club for School Age
Adventure Summer Camp for School Age
USDA Approved Free meals & Snacks
NC PreK
School recycling program
Monthly community support programs
Growing Up in the Garden
Mr. Marks Music Class
Waterslide
Soccer Shots
Mini-Monets Art Program
Little Peoples Creative World Dance Classes
Nature Classes
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday6:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 820 | .0604(h) |
| A person(s) was smoking in a vehicle used to transport children or on the premises of the child care center. A staff members was observed smoking by the dumpster on the premises of the child care center. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | 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 were stored on a low shelf below 5 feet of critical height in space 4b. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. An employee hired in November 2023 does not have orientation documented. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Starbucks iced coffee was observed in space 5. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-30 | 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. Hand sanitizer was observed in space 6a on a low shelf, not 5 feet out of reach. The hand sanitizer was moved to a shelf over 5 feet in height during the visit. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Leftover ointments were observed in spaces 5 and 6a. The director discarded these ointments during the visit. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-15 | 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. Hand sanitizer labeled, "Keep out of reach of children," was beside the sink in space 4a rather than 5 feet out of reach. Aerosol foam paint was in an unlocked cabinet in space 4b. Disinfecting wipes were observed on an open shelf in the hallway bathroom rather than in locked storage. All items were removed by administration. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant in space 1a fell asleep at 12:45 pm and did not have a safe sleep check until 1:10 pm (25 minutes). The centers safe sleep policy states safe sleep checks are to be conducted every 15 minutes. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. A staff member hired 07/25/22 did not have a medical report until 09/07/22. Another staff member who was hired 08/24/22 does not have a medical report on file. A staff member hired 07/21/22 does not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. Three staff members did not have results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening on file. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member hired May 2022 does not have a health questionnaire on file. A staff member hired July 2022 does not have a health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. A staff member hired May 2022 has not completed her certification in First Aid. A staff member hired April 2022 has not completed her certification in First Aid. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. A staff member hired May 2022 has not completed her certification in CPR. A staff member hired April 2022 has not completed her certification in CPR. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled in May 2022 does not have a medical exam or health assessment record on file. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. A child enrolled in May 2022 does not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2022-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 1302 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Individual applications were not on file for each child. An application was not on file for an one-year-old child. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A staff member failed to provide adequate supervision for two-year-old children when the staff member spent excessive amounts of time on their personal phone while being responsible for supervising children. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Two staff members allowed children, ages one and two, screen time. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member failed to treat children in a nurturing and appropriate manner when the staff member sprayed multiple two-year-old children in the face with water as a disciplinary technique in an attempt to make them stop crying. The same staff member would tell children to get away from them and purposely threw a dodgeball at children's heads. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A staff member handled two-year-old children roughly. Specifically, the staff member flicked a child on the ear, pinched a child, pulled the hair of a child, and handled children in a rough and inappropriate manner. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On multiple occasions a staff member yelled at and shamed multiple two-year-old children when they had toileting accidents or spilled milk by calling them names. | |||
| 2022-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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