Five Star Center License
Crossnore Prekindergarten
Crossnore, NC
· Avery County
1290 WALT CLARK RD,
Crossnore, NC 28616
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 737-7204
Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
6000040
License Holder
AVERY COUNTY SCHOOLS
Expired
Jun 1, 2022
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
CROSSNORE PREKINDERGARTEN is a Five Star Center License in Crossnore NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 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.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did not wash hands upon arrival into the classroom from outdoors. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Staff did not wash hands upon arrival into the classroom from outdoors. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member LA hired 3/12/2024 did not have a criminal background check on file or in the ABCMS system. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member LA was not on-site for review. The lead teacher stated it was housed off-site at the county office. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. Staff member L. Aldridge valid qualification letter was not on file for review at the facility. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. Staff member CD all health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five (5) years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and child maltreatment was completed on 1/3/2019 and due by 1/3/2024, Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent was completed on 6/21/2017 and due by 6/21/2022, and Precautions in transporting children was completed on 6/21/2017 and due by 6/21/2022. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Child JG enrolled 8/14/2023 did not have a signed Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file. | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-13 | 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 fire inspection on file was dated 9/28/2022. When asked about the current inspection, the lead teacher stated that she was not aware of a current inspection. | |||
| 2023-10-13 | 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 the cafeteria, a unattended mop bucket was located near the trash can and ice cream cooler. When the children threw their trash away, they lined up in front of the unattended mop bucket to get their ice cream. | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The emergency medical care plan was not updated after a staff member retired. The emergency medical care plan documented retired staff member JA instead of the current staff member MM. | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Two (2) hot glue guns and one (1) laminator not in use was located in a cubby in the art center below five (5) feet. The lead teacher corrected this during the visit. | |||
| 2023-10-13 | Violation | 1421 | .2506(c) |
| Hazardous items, materials, and equipment such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves were not used under adult supervision. Adult tools (shovel, rake, and hoe) were located in an unlocked outdoor storage cabinet in the approved outdoor space. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan is in a notebook and was not displayed on the current date. The activity plan is required to be posted and accessible for easy reference. This is a repeat violation from the routine unannounced visit conducted on 12/9/22. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a hose laying on the gravel outdoors. Children occupied the outdoor space while the children used the outdoor space. This is potential tripping hazard. The hose was removed during the outdoor time. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | 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. A can of cheese spread and a can of cooking spray that are under pressure was stored unlocked. Dawn detergent, mop pads, plug-in air freshener, and rubbing alcohol were stored unlocked with multiple warnings on the product. Cleaning products were carried to the cafeteria and placed on the stage under 5 feet and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | 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. A lockdown or shelter-in-place emergency has not been conducted quarterly as required. The last drill recorded was a lockdown drill conducted on 12/1/22. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 102 | G.S. 110-99(a1) |
| The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The current five (5) star license issued 6/1/22 was not posted. Instead, a five (5) star license issued 2/8/21 was posted. | |||
| 2022-12-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-26 | 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. Outlets were uncovered in the gym. One outlet was missing the cover plate as well. | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. A Pathos plant was in the classroom, which is toxic. This plant was placed above five (5) feet during my visit. | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One (1) bus was monitored today and there was no emergency information on the bus for the child that is transported. | |||
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