Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Creative Beginnings, Llc
Morganton, NC
· Burke County
113 BOST ROAD,
Morganton, NC 28655
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 433-9858
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
12000189
License Holder
CREATIVE BEGINNINGS, LLC
License Issued
Jul 1, 2019
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
Creative Beginnings is a locally owned and operated child care center located in Morganton, NC serving children ages birth to 12 years. We are licensed by the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education with a rating of 5 out of 5 stars . Creative Beginnings has been providing care to Burke County families since 1999. Full time care is provided year round. We are open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Wednesday6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-20 | 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). One staff, Kayla Buchanana, did not submit infomation for renewal before the qualifying letter expired on 4/5/26. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | 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. Employee, Kayla Buchanan, had a qulification letter on file that expired on 4/5/26. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | 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. Five current staff were not listed with the facility. | |||
| 2026-04-20 | 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. In space #6, an over-the-counter permisssion to administer medication form listed Gentle Steps. The diaper cream in the medication box was Desitin. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0226-146L |
| 2025-12-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-026L |
| 2025-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-31 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-28 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #8, eight (8) topical permission to apply sunscreen forms did not contain all required information. Permission including valid dates had not been completed. In space #12, eleven (11) permission to administer sunscreen forms did not contain all required information. Permission including valid dates had not been completed. In space #13, fourteen (14) permission to apply sunscreen forms did not contain all required information. Permission including valid dates had not been completed. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-12 | 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. One staff, employed on 9/11/23, did not have verification of having received the training within 90 days on file. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-21 | 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 #6 wipes in plastic wrapping, with multiple warnings, were stored within reach of children. In space #8 plastic bags were in an unlocked cabinet. Children below the age of three years of age were enrolled in both spaces. | |||
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