Children's Castle Child Care, Inc. - Jacksonville NC Four Star Center License

301 YAUPON DR , JACKSONVILLE NC 28546
(910) 346-8555

About the Provider

Description: At Children’s Castle, We Partner with Parents to Promote the Success of Each Child. Every day at Children’s Castle, we empower children to discover their individual gifts and talents so they can “learn early, learn well, and lead.” We are motivated by all the people-parents, families, teachers, and friends-who are vested in the life of each child trusted to our care. We are, in fact, responsible for our nation’s most important resource: Your child. We are passionate about early education and helping your child achieve his or her potential through a full spectrum of services so unique you won’t find it anywhere else. We blend learning and discovery in a nurturing, family oriented environment that addresses cognitive, emotional, and physical development as well as health and
wellness.

Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 67001044
  • Capacity: 145
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2024-03-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-03-14 Violation 434 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2)
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. There was a musical wall, small basketball goal, balance beam, and a triple shot basketball goal was observed on playground space #4, which is used by the older preschool group and the school-agers.
2024-03-14 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff members C. Green hired 1/29/2024, T. Gamble hired 1/29/2024, and B. Raines hired 1/31/2024 did not complete 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment.
2024-01-25 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-01-25 Violation 612 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c)
Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In classroom space #2, the child's bed/crib was not individually assigned and identified.
2024-01-25 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In classroom space #3, the knob on the sink faucet was missing and the stem was exposed.
2024-01-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-01-23 Violation 402 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b)
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. In classroom space #3, there was a nonabsorbent piece of fabric located on the diapering table, as the top was vinyl and back side was felt.
2024-01-23 Violation 803 10A NCAC 09 .0806(b)
There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children's clothes became wet or soiled. On January 18, 2024, a 3 year-old child's soiled pants was changed to a pull up. Extra pants were not available.
2024-01-23 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #3, a one-year old picked up left over food from the floor and placed in their mouth.
2024-01-23 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. One infant was napping and safe sleep checks were not current. A check for this infant was last documented at 10:15am and I verified the safe sleep checks at 11am.
2024-01-23 Violation 9999
NCAC 18A.2824(e)All floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. In classrooms spaces #2, #3, and #4, the floors and carpets were dirty and a ring of dirt had collected around the edge of the classroom rugs.
2023-09-26 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-09-26 Violation 402 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b)
Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. In classroom space #2, the diaper changing mat on the changing table did not have a non-absorbent backing on it.
2023-03-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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