Description: CREATIVE MINDS LEARNING ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in CONWAY NC, with a maximum capacity of 55 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-31 | 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. The CBC qualification letter expired on 1/21/2026 for M. Vaughan. | |||
| 2025-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-21 | 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. One (1) yellow table, one (1) yellow chair, and one (1) red table were observed broken in the outdoor play area. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-22 | 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). Criminal Background qualification letter for L. Cotton expired on 2/14/2025. | |||
| 2024-11-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-21 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection was not completed before it expired. The last sanitation inspection was completed 12/13/2022. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-23 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Top of fencing in outdoor play area measures 3 feet 7 inches. | |||
| 2022-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills for the months of August and September 2022 were not completed/documented. | |||
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