Four Star Center License
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Cozy Corner Child Care
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
5329 RAMSEY STREET SUITE 33,
Fayetteville, NC 28311
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 488-2259
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26000934
License Holder
VERNELL C. THOMAS, INC.
License Issued
Jan 3, 2020
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
At Cozy Corner and Jump Start, we expose our students to an exciting world of learning in a fun way with our childhood programs. The main focus of our program is academic achievement, self-help, and social skills. Our first priority is the development of the children in our care. We take an individualized approach to understanding the needs of each child. We then support the child through growth and learning in preparation for normal schooling. Children served in our preschool program, More-at-Four, will attend a full school day, for a full school year while participating in classrooms that meets high-quality state standards.
Cozy Corner and Jump Start are privately owned facilities providing quality care in a safe, happy and healthy environment for children ages 0-12 years old in Fayetteville, NC. Our staff is trained with child care and supervision. Each child is given the freedom to learn and explore at our facility under the direct supervision of our staff. Our child care facility strives to be more than just a normal day care. We want to assist you in the healthy development of your child by working with your child. Our child care facility is licensed by the state of North Carolina's division of child development and we maintain a superior environment health and safety rating.
Cozy Corner and Jump Start are privately owned facilities providing quality care in a safe, happy and healthy environment for children ages 0-12 years old in Fayetteville, NC. Our staff is trained with child care and supervision. Each child is given the freedom to learn and explore at our facility under the direct supervision of our staff. Our child care facility strives to be more than just a normal day care. We want to assist you in the healthy development of your child by working with your child. Our child care facility is licensed by the state of North Carolina's division of child development and we maintain a superior environment health and safety rating.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 504 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806 |
| Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. In the kitchen, two expired boxes of Cheez-It crackers and two expired boxes of Saltine crackers were stored on a shelf. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, she immediately disposed of the expired items. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In the bathroom used by two and three-year-olds, two toilets were observed with missing toilet tank lids. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Wallpaper was observed peeling in Space #5. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Playground #3, gaps were observed between the surface and the fence. Nails were also exposed between two separated wooden plank borders in front of the fence. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Uncovered outlets were observed in Spaces #1, #2, and #6. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, she immediately placed safety covers on all of the uncovered outlets. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two staff members did not have documentation on file of completing at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three staff members did not have a staff evaluation completed within the past 365 days. | |||
| 2026-06-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0226-182L |
| 2026-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Space #5, cracks and peeling wall paper were observed on the wall surrounding the exit door. | |||
| 2026-02-25 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Quarterly drills were not practiced every three months. The most recent quarterly (lockdown) drill was completed on 7/31/2025. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the girl's bathroom, a ceiling light cover was observed with a missing light cover. In Space #3, a crack was observed on the wall above the exit door. Walls were observed with chipped paint throughout the facility. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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 #1, a bottle of soapy water and a container of hand sanitizer were stored on top of a table, below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the legal designee's attention, the items were moved to a shelf, above five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection was completed on June 07, 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member did not complete an emergency information form on or before her first day of employment (DOH: 7/21/2025; Emergency Information Form Completed: 8/10/2025). | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The administrator did not submit a copy of the fire inspection report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit. The most recent fire inspection was completed on 9/04/2024. A copy of the fire inspection report was received during today's visit. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In the bathroom labeled “Primary PK”, four ceiling tiles were observed with visible water stains. In the bathroom labeled “Preschool/School Age”, two ceiling tiles were observed with holes. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In Outdoor Space #1, a storage bin, containing balls and toys, was observed with a broken lid, creating sharp points and pinch hazards. In Outdoor Space #2, the environment was not checked prior to use by children. Two styrofoam bowls, a paper cup, and multiple used wipes and tissue paper, were observed scattered throughout the playground surface. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, she had a staff member pick up the items and dispose them. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | 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 the primary PK bathroom, two plastic packs containing pull-ups were stored on a shelf under the changing table, below five feet from the finished floor. Two plastic packets of wipes, labeled, "Suffocation Hazard: Keep Out of Reach of Children" was stored on a shelf under the changing table, below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, she immediately removed the packs of wipes and pull-ups and placed them on higher shelving. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. An attendance record was not available for review in Space #2. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, she printed out an attendance sheet and gave it to the teacher to fill out for the week. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff member did not sign an acknowledgement stating that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was reviewed with her, prior to caring for children under five years old. The staff member was hired on 1/21/2025. The acknowledgement was signed on 2/21/2025. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. All toilet fixtures were not easily cleanable and in good repair. In the bathroom labeled "Preschool/School Age", the toilet in the second stall was observed surrounded by a puddle of liquid on the floor. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-27 | 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. Two staff members did not renew their First Aid certification before the expiration date. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | 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. Two staff members did not renew their CPR certification before the expiration date. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation, completed within the past year, in their personnel file. The administrator found the most recent annual staff evaluations in a separate file. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | 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. One staff member did not complete all required health and safety training topics within the past five years. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In Space #2, a milk jug, containing discarded milk, was stored on top of a shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. The administrator immediately disposed of the milk jug. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2808(a). | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1023-104L |
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-104L |
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 872 | .1803 |
| Appropriate discipline practices were not followed. While gathering information from interviews and reviewing documentation to investigate allegations, it was confirmed that a staff member slightly pushed a child's head with her finger. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-14 | 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 #2, a bottle of perfume was stored in an unlocked cabinet, below five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | 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 #2, a can of sprayable sunscreen was stored in an unlocked cabinet, below five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | 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 #2, several plastic bags were stored in shelves, below five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | 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. Semara Harper, Teacher, did not meet the required annual on-going training hours based on her education and experience (20 Clock Hours Required; 16.5 Clock Hours Received). | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-15 | 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. A plastic bag was observed hanging from a hook, below five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space #3b, there were three outlets uncovered on a power strips that was sitting on top of a counter. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The safe sleep policy was not posted in prominent place in space #3a,. The provider place the safe sleep policy in space #3a, on the parent board. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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. One staff (K.B.) did not medical report prior to employment. Her medical report was dated for 4/22/22. Her start date was 4/4/22. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff (K.B.), did not have her TB prior to the first day of work. she received TB on 4/6/22. Her start date was 4/4/22. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff (A.T.) did not have the initial health questionnaire from the her start date of 5/10/22. She had an updated one of 8/6/2022 | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff (A.T.) and (K.B.) did not have the require information on file before the first day of work. All staff updated form on 8/6/2022, during a staff meeting. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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. One staff (S.H.) is required to have 20 hrs. of ongoing training. She has only received on 16 hrs. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. After checking seven children's files, all seven files were missing the an sign statement acknowledging the smoking and tobacco restriction for facility. | |||
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