Four Star Center License
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Children's Lighthouse Of Holly Springs
Holly Springs, NC
· Wake County
1605 AVENT FERRY RD,
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Quick Facts
Capacity
193 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 346-8226
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92003826
License Holder
MAX LEARNING INC
License Issued
Aug 15, 2022
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 - Meeting all enhanced requirements
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About the Provider
CHILDREN'S LIGHTHOUSE OF HOLLY SPRINGS is a Four Star Center License in HOLLY SPRINGS NC, with a maximum capacity of 193 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
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-326A |
| 2026-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-326A |
| 2026-06-04 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A child's bottle was not dated. | |||
| 2026-06-04 | 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. Trash bags were stored in a space accessible to one year old children. | |||
| 2026-06-04 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The caregiver did not document the child's sleep status at the required 15-minute intervals. Records indicate entries were made at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., with no documented sleep checks between those times. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-326A |
| 2026-04-28 | 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. On April 21, 2026, a staff member forcibly grabbed a two-year-old child by the arm, pulled the child across the playground, and dropped the child to the ground, resulting in the child striking their head on the ground and crying. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On April 21, 2026, a staff member handled a two-year-old child in a rough manner by forcibly grabbing the child by the arm, pulling the child across the playground, and dropping the child to the ground, resulting in the child striking their head on the ground and crying. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On June 16, 2026, The Division of Child Development and Early Education substantiated child maltreatment. | |||
| 2026-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-202A |
| 2026-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-202A |
| 2025-12-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-202A |
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) Feeding schedule were not posted for three children younger than 15 months. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Chairs for young toddlers were stored in the lavatory used by 2 and 3 years old. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Christmas bulb were stored on the changing table, a staff purse was stored less than five feet, and latex gloves were stored in a container sitting on the bathroom floor. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. Eucerin cream was stored in an unlocked cabinet in a classroom. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. A staff member hired on 8/25/25 did not have verification on file. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. A staff member hired on 8/25/25 did not have verification on file. | |||
| 2025-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-202A |
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-386L |
| 2025-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-202A |
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-202A |
| 2025-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-202A |
| 2025-07-17 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. A staff member handled a child in a manner that resulted in finger print bruising to both of the child's upper arms. | |||
| 2025-07-17 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On September 30, 2025, the Division substantiated child maltreatment regarding a child sustaining a physical injury. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-09 | 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 #5 a container of aerosol spray was stored in an unlocked cabinet with food supplies. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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. A container of albuterol expired on 12/2024 and was not returned to the parent. | |||
| 2025-01-09 | 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. In space #4 and #6 trash bags and gloves were stored less that five feet from the floor. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1124-222L |
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 9999 | |
| Food-contact surface and single service articles was not protected from contamination. Plated food was prepared on a diaper changing area and handwashing sink. This is a violation of rule in NC Sanitation Requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2814 (a). | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-070A |
| 2024-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #9 did not have an activity plan posted. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A bottle in the infant classroom did not have a date. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) A child that was 13 months did not have a feeding plan. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. In space #11 two children were sleeping without sheet on their cots. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Permission forms for Aquaphor, and Eucerin cream did not have an amount to be applied. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Diapers were stored in plastic bags in an unlocked changing table for two year old children. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-070A |
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-084A |
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 5/24/24, a staff member was changing a diaper and when she turned away from the child to gather supplies, the child fell off the changing table onto the floor and injured their lip. | |||
| 2024-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-05 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Cots in several classrooms were less that 18 inches apart. | |||
| 2024-06-05 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. There was a phone, and two toys stored on the changing table in one of the classrooms. | |||
| 2024-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-359L |
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A purse was stored on a shelf, approximately 4 feet above the ground, in an unlocked closet. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 1016 | GS 110-91(8); GS 110-106(e); 10A NCAC 09 .0703(a) |
| Someone less than 18 years old had responsibility for, or was left in charge of a group of children. A teacher who is less that 18 years old has, on occasion, been left in charge of a group of children. | |||
| 2024-03-04 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. A teacher who has not completed ITS SIDS training has, on occasion, been left alone with a group of children. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-26 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #9 a Big Balm Skin medication did not have a form on file. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Desitin was observed in space #7 with an expiration date of 7/2023. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Emergency medication in space #2, space #8, space #9 and space #10 did not include expiration dates on the medication authorization form. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts were not up to date in infant room 1. Two children were sleeping and no documentation was completed for the children that were sleep. Sleep charts were not available for a child in the Infant room #2 during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Two staff members had not completed their required number of training hours. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-25 | 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. Topical medication was stored in an unlocked changing table cabinet. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. The changing pad in room 3 was torn. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Closets in the classrooms were either unlocked or the key was stored in the lock. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Medication authorization forms were not completed or completed incorrectly in multiple classrooms. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 848 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) |
| Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. Many medication forms stated, "as needed" in the instructions, or there were no instructions for administering the medications provided. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | 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. There was medication in the infant room for a child who was no longer enrolled. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep records for this week were not available for review today. | |||
| 2022-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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