Five Star Center License
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Craven County Family Literacy Program - Jws
Cove City, NC
· Craven County
148 KOONCETOWN ROAD,
Cove City, NC 28523
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000512
License Holder
CRAVEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
License Issued
Apr 20, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets enhanced ratios minus one.
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About the Provider
CRAVEN COUNTY FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM - JWS is a Five Star Center License in COVE CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. In space #1, children were served an egg and cheese croissant and milk for breakfast. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2, written permission for an Albuterol inhaler expired on 12/12/2025. | |||
| 2025-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-25 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Under the handwashing sink in space #2, there was a glue trap and a Combat Roach Killing bait trap in an unlocked cabinet. This is in violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-30 | 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. K. Potter completed health and safety trainings on 1/7/25 and was required to complete the five year renewal by 5/2/24. | |||
| 2025-01-30 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #2, three (3) water bottles were located in the children’s cubbies that were unlabeled with the child’s name. This is in violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2804(i). | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were multiple active fire ant hills in the outdoor space and as a result a child was bit several times on their feet. In the outdoor space, the pots and pans hanging on the fence were observed to have peeling paint. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Barbara Nobles was hired on 9/3/24 and did not have a criminal qualifying letter on file to review. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | 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. Barbara Nobles did not have a criminal qualifying letter on file to review. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | 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. In space #1, a child with an albuterol inhaler did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | 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 was not updated to reflect current staff members. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-14 | 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 #1, a container of DG Disinfectant Wipes was located in an unlocked cabinet above the food preparation sink. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | 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. An emergency drill was not completed for the fourth quarter of 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-09 | 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. In space #2, a child enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for anaphylaxis. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-20 | 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. An emergency drill was not conducted for the first quarter of 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of mulch beneath the stationary climber in the outdoor space was less than two (2) inches. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired 1/7/22 completed health and safety trainings on 3/10/23. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for the month of September 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | 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. An expired albuterol inhaler was present in space 2. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | 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 dated 10/27/21. | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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