Five Star Center License
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Council Home DayCare
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
2514 Sand Hill Road,
Fayetteville, NC 28306
Quick Facts
Capacity
121 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002651
License Holder
Council Home DayCare LLC
License Issued
Aug 11, 2026
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
Council Home DayCare is a Five Star Center License in FAYETTEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 121 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-300L |
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. A staff member was observed sitting at the entrance of Space #2 monitoring two separate groups of children in Space #2 and Space #5. In Space #2 there were five (5) 1-year-old and one (1) 2-year-old children present. In Space #5, there were one (1) 5-year-old, two (2) 6-year-old, and one (1) 7-year-old children present. This was corrected when the teacher assigned to Space #2 returned from a scheduled break and the owner stepped inside Space #5 to assist and count in staff/child ratio in Space #5. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Food substitutions were not recorded prior to the meal being served. While the posted menu listed Ritz crackers, grapes, and milk, the actual items served were Ritz crackers or graham crackers with bananas and milk. This was corrected when the owner documented the food substitutions on the menu for breakfast and lunch, prior to serving lunch. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The doorknob on the interior door to Space #2 is loose and in poor repair posing a safety hazard for children and staff. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log on file had not been updated/maintained since April 13, 2026. Incident reports observed on file today were dated June 11, 2026, July 29, 2026, and August 3, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 1021 | 10A NCAC 09 .0710 (a-b) |
| Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher. In Space #6, there was one teacher, seventeen years old, solely responsible for a group of children, aged four years old. | |||
| 2026-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-340L |
| 2026-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-090L |
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 101 | .0205(a) |
| Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided. It was confirmed during interviews, that parent or guardians of child are not allowed access in the caregiving space at the center for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating. | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. During the lunch meal, spaghetti, corn, and milk were served. The meal did not contain a fruit. Before serving lunch, the menu was changed to read spaghetti, corn, fruit cocktail, and milk. The original meal listed was meatballs, celery, squash, cornbread, and milk. | |||
| 2026-06-22 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The daily attendance was not completed for Space #3 and Space #6. In Space #3, the attendance was completed for five of the seven children present. In Space #6, the attendance was completed for five of the six children present. This was corrected in both Child Care Spaces, when the caregiver completed the attendance for their assigned group. | |||
| 2026-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in Space #1 was dated March 16-20, 2026. This was corrected when the teacher removed the activity plan dated March 23-27, 2026, from the black binder and posted it on the wall for reference. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in Space #2, did not have a numerically scaled indicating thermometer. This was corrected when the administrator located an extra numerically scaled indicating thermometer in the kitchen and brought it to the classroom and placed it inside the refrigerator. At 1:00 p.m., the thermometer read 45 degrees. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | 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. In Space #1, a tube of Neosporin was stored inside the unlocked first aid kit. This was corrected when the teacher removed the Neosporin from the first aid kit in Space #1 and gave it to the Administrator to place it inside the locked container used for medication storage. | |||
| 2026-03-23 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Center staff assigned to Space #1 did not comply with the safe sleep policy when she placed a child, aged six months, inside a crib to sleep with a pacifier attached to the clothing. This was corrected when the teacher removed the child from the crib and placed the child on the carpeted floor. Additionally, the attached pacifier was removed from the child's clothing and placed on top of the counter. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-126L |
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon arrival, there was (1) one caregiver with (6) six children and the minimum staff/child ratios were not met. There was one child under one year of age, three two-year-old, one three-year old, and one four-year-old present with one teacher. This was corrected when another teacher assisted with the staff to child ratios. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. There was one child under one year of age that was not kept separate from children two years and older. This was corrected when the child under one year of age was kept separate from children two years and older. Another teacher assisted and removed the child from Space #2 to Space #1. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. During interviews, it was confirmed that the policies were updated on March 5, 2026, and the parents did not receive written verification of all changes. | |||
| 2026-02-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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