Three Star Center License
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Day Star School of Excellence
Trinity, NC
· Randolph County
4910 Archdale Road,
Trinity, NC 27370
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
76000519
License Holder
Day Star School of Excellence LLC
License Issued
Feb 1, 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
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About the Provider
Day Star School of Excellence is a Three Star Center License in TRINITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 75 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-03 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. D. Jackson began as a volunteer on 2/16/26. The date of her form was 6/25/26. The form for R. Johnson was completed today. He began as a volunteer 1/5/26. | |||
| 2026-08-03 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The training for F. Johson expired 7/31/26. | |||
| 2026-08-03 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The training for F. Johnson expired 7/31/26. | |||
| 2026-08-03 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The plan was to be completed by 7/31/26. Once completed, email page one showing the date of the plan. | |||
| 2026-08-03 | 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. A. Hughes completed the training prior to employment on 3/9/26. Her training was dated 2/13/25. The training was older than twelve months on date of hire. | |||
| 2026-08-03 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The trainings for F. Johnson were due by 7/31/26. | |||
| 2026-08-03 | Violation | 1975 | .3221(c) |
| The administrator or other staff members with caregiving responsibilities did not complete an individual continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan. The plan for F. Johnson was due by 7/31/26. A copy of the plan must be sent with the corrective action letter. | |||
| 2026-08-03 | Violation | 1976 | .3221(d) |
| The administrator did not complete a continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan that addresses programmatic goals for the facility. The plan for the facility was due by 7/31/26. A copy of the plan must be sent with the corrective action letter. | |||
| 2026-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-06 | 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. An inspection was due by 4/30/26. An inspection was attempted on 6/24/26 but was not completed due to violations. | |||
| 2026-07-06 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The wooded border around the fence at the air conditioners has protruding nails. | |||
| 2026-07-06 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were not recorded on an incident log. | |||
| 2026-07-06 | Violation | 1982 | .3205(c)(5); (d)(5) |
| The facility did not implement the curriculum for all ages served. A curriculum was not being implemented for children served. Staff were given a theme and looking up activities online. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-26 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. New staff member A. Showmaker had not completed orientation as required. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-022L |
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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