Five Star Center License
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Cranfield Academy - Cary
Cary, NC
· Wake County
150 TOWNE VILLAGE DRIVE,
Cary, NC 27513
Quick Facts
Capacity
266 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
After School, Daytime, Full-Time, Kindergarten
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 467-1112
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92003861
License Holder
ES NORTH CAROLINA, LLC
License Issued
Mar 27, 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
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About the Provider
Cranfield Academy - Cary provides high-quality childcare and education from infancy through 5 years old. Our preschool has a 5-star private school rating from the state of North Carolina.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-03 | 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 last documented fire inspection was completed 7/23/25 and is past due. | |||
| 2026-09-03 | 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. The last safety drill was completed in 4/24/26 as documented and is past due. | |||
| 2026-09-03 | 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 was last updated 8/27/25 and needs to be reviewed. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0226-156A |
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. 2 children's records evaluated did not contain documentation of a completed health assessment by a medical profossional. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One caregiver did not have documentation of completed health and safety training within the 1st year of employment. | |||
| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-05 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Emergency medications in suite 350 and 300 were observed to not be current and exceeded the 6 month valid permission period. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-22 | 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. One emergency medication observed on hand was not accompanied by the original medication box and prescription information. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One emergency medication on hand during inspection did not have a medication authorization form. | |||
| 2023-09-22 | Violation | 1111 | .1002(c) |
| All vehicles were not insured for liability as required by state law. Current insurance for the vehicles used for transportation was not able to be observed during inspection. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A nine month old infant was left unattended for two minutes while sleeping in a crib. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 115 | G.S. 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The NC Child Care law summary was not posted. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The EMC plan was not updated or posted. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Permission was not on file for one child with an emergency medication. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One child was missing this information. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 1316 | .0802 (c)(4) |
| Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Information was not on file for four children. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical assessment was not on file for three children. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. Several children did not have the medical action plan attached to the child's application. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Ratios were not met during arrival time in the morning. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher was observed on a cell phone for 20 minutes while children were in care. A teacher was observed sleeping during naptime. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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