Five Star Center License
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Cove Creek Extended Learning Center
Vilas, NC
· Watauga County
930 VANDERPOOL ROAD,
Vilas, NC 28692
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
4 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 297-2781
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
95000103
License Holder
Watauga County Schools
License Issued
Apr 6, 2023
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 Reduced Ratios, Playground Does Not Meet Child Care Playground Safety Standards.
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About the Provider
We believe each student is valuable and unique. We believe all students can learn and experience success. We are professionals who collaborate with each other and the community to identify, nurture, and celebrate the gifts and talents of every student.
Additional Information:
One Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-21 | 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. A child’s generic Benadryl was stored in the group leader’s backpack with the epi pen and not in a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 parent sent in medication in case their child got a headache. There was no paperwork with the medication. The PC stated that she was planning to send it home. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS roster had one (1) person on it and that person works at the county office. The roster should match the staff worksheet. | |||
| 2026-01-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-22 | 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. Children’s Ibuprofen and children’s Benadryl were in the staff backpacks with the other medications instead of being locked up. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | 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. Staff L.C.'s first aid training is not from an agency that we can accept. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | 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. Staff L.C.'s CPR training is not from an agency that we can accept. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff, T.A., did not complete the health and safety trainings within the five years of first taking them. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The emergency medical care plan had fallen off the board behind a shelf. Two if the staff listed is no longer working here as of last week. | |||
| 2025-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-03 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. The science lab has been being used for a group to us two (2) days a week, when the art room isn't available. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-30 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. A menu was not posted for the month of August. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | 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. Two over-the-counter medications were with the child’s emergency medication and not locked up. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The second group leader expected to arrive at 2:30 did not arrive until 2:45. Ms. Cerda-Armas had 16 children, of which the youngest was five years old. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan on site was not current. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | 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. Group leader GP, has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Group leader TG did not complete the required heath and safety trainings within one year of hire. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. TG did not have a criminal background check. The background check completed through the school system does not count. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. TG did not have a criminal background check. The background check completed through the school system does not count. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1445 | .2510(c) |
| All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. Group leader (AA) employed for over four months has not had BSAC training. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The primary person was not present today and the alternate person no longer works here. Plan needs to be updated. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Inhaler was expired. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Inhaler was not in the original container prescribed by the pharmacy. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was no parent permission to administer mediation even though the action plan was present. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. Computer generated information about each student was on file, but not a signed application by the parent. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Children are picked up at the side entrance and that door does not have no tobacco signage. | |||
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