Five Star Center License
CHILDCARE NETWORK # 85
Southport, NC
· Brunswick County
802 East Leonard Street,
Southport, NC 28461
Quick Facts
Capacity
147 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Before and After School, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 457-0555
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
10000110
License Holder
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS, INC.
Expired
Jul 13, 2017
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:
Four Star Center License
Bright Babies Infant Curriculum
HighReach Learning Curriculum
Young Achievers Club for School Age
NC PreK
Adventure Summer Camp for School Age
USDA Approved Free Meals & Snacks
Weekly enrichment classes, including music and storytelling
Seasonal garden
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. In Space #8, several children were served water instead of milk or an equivalent milk substitute with lunch. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(b) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In Space #2, an arrival was observed during which the child's hands were not washed prior to touching classroom materials. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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. Any product not listed above, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. A bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of contact lens solution both labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed accessible to children in a bathroom in Space #8. | |||
| 2022-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. The playground used by children two years of age did not have a variety of materials for vigorous play. Only one usable hula hoop, one push truck and one piece of a balance beam were observed. This is repeated from the Annual Compliance visit. | |||
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. One seat on each of the two buses used to transport children had torn upholstery which exposed the padding. This is repeated from the Annual Compliance visit. | |||
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One child who was transported from school to the facility yesterday did not have a permission form on file. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Outdoors, children two years of age on several occasions were observed sitting between a shade structure and the fence putting pieces of mulch into their mouths. Staff were not aware of the children's activities during this time. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plans in Spaces #6 and 8 (school age) were dated January 31, 2022. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. Equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play were not observed on the playground used by children two years of age. The only materials observed were buckets and the only piece of equipment observed was a plastic table and chairs. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Children one year of age in Space #2 were observed watching YouTube music videos on a tablet. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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. Any product not listed above, which is labeled 'keep out of reach of children' without any other warnings, shall be kept inaccessible to children when not in use, but is not required to be kept in locked storage. The product shall be considered inaccessible to children when stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is mounted a minimum vertical distance of five feet above the finished floor. Disinfectant wipes labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were stored below five feet in Spaces #1, and lotion and Lysol wipes labeled 'keep out of reach of children' were stored below five feet in Space #2. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Non-prescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. A box of various sunscreens and insect repellants was stored accessible to children in Space #7. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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. Two bottles of Gripe water observed in Space #1 were not discarded or returned to parents within 72 hours of withdrawal of authorization. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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 trash and Ziploc bags were observed accessible to children under three years of age in Spaces #1 and 6. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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 who started November 16, 2021 does not yet have a medical statement on file. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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 who started in May 2021 has not yet completed First Aid training. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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 who started in May 2021 has not yet completed CPR training. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The upholstery covering the front right seat on Bus 221 was torn to the point where padding was exposed, creating a safety hazard. This is a repeat violation from the August 17, 2021 Routine Unannounced visit. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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. One child's photograph was missing from the emergency and identifying information in the vehicles used to transport children. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. When children enrolled in Space #2 were transitioning to the playground, eleven children one year of age were present with one staff member outdoors while the other staff member remained indoors. In addition, at 10:40am, one staff member was observed on the playground with ten children two years of age. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | 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. Two staff members did not complete this training within 90 days of employment. This is a repeat violation from the February 23, 2021 Annual Compliance visit. | |||
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