Deep Run Child Care Center - Deep Run NC Five Star Center License

2397 JOHN GREEN SMITH RD , DEEP RUN NC 28525
(252) 568-4723

About the Provider

Description: Clarence and Joyce Kennedy are the owners and operators of Deep Run Child Care Center . They began their center in 1993 after the birth of their first grandchild. They saw the need for quality childcare in the Deep Run Area. Since then, hundreds of children have benefited from the love and care they received from the teachers and staff.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 54000027
  • Capacity: 102
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2024-05-10
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-02-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-05 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 spaces 3 and 1, standing authorization for albuterol inhaler medication had expired. The standing authorization for up to 6 months began in June of 2025 and expired in December 2025. The administrator removed the medications from the spaces.
2026-02-05 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. Staff member, A. Stroud's employment date was 6/17/25. The required training was completed on 11/18/25. This training was not completed within 90 days of employment.
2025-11-18 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-07-21 Unannounced Inspection No 0725-114L
2025-02-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-02-13 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). Staff member Danekia Wiggins id not complete a criminal background check prior to the expiration of the previous qualifying letter which expired on 8/7/2024. The new qualifying letter is dated 8/26/2024.
2024-09-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-09-11 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 4, a staff member's personal bookbag was being stored on a shelf that was lower than five feet from the floor. On the playground for preschool age children, a plastic storage container was cracked and a broken shovel was accessible to children.
2024-09-11 Violation 1792 .0901(i)
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space 5, staff members had coke and coffee in the presence of children in care.
2024-09-11 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. Shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not practiced every three months as required. A drill was completed on January 30, 2024, April 30, 2024, and August 30, 2024. The August drill should have been completed in July.
2024-05-10 Announced Inspection No
2024-02-15 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-06-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-20 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was open and not kept locked.

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