Four Star Center License
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Discovering Our World Child Development Center
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
3640 NEW WALKERTOWN ROAD,
Winston-salem, NC 27105
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 722-1581
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
34001156
License Holder
DISCOVERING OUR WORLD CDC, LLC
License Issued
Jan 24, 2018
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
Watch them Grow... See them Explore and Love and Learn !!!
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the outdoor playground, I observed a broken container with sharp edges and small pieces that were broken off, a broken easel, and black plastic lining under the surfacing that was exposed in several areas. During the visit, the broken container with sharp edges and small pieces, and the easel was removed from the playground. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-26 | 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 most recent fire inspection was conducted on 6/04/2024. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground accessed by children of all ages, plastic sprinkler spikes with greater than three sharp points were observed remaining on the playground following water play the day before. Also on the playground, one metal toy traffic sign was observed to be rusting. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The file for one staff member rehired on 9/21/2023 did not contain an updated and complete record of staff orientation. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The emergency contact information for one new staff member was not observed in the Ready to Go File. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | 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 certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment was not observed on file for an employee rehired on 9/21/2023. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Upon entering Space 2, I observed seven (7) children, one to three years of age, being supervised by a staff member. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not observed to be posted for children of School Age in Space 3. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by children ages of all ages served, greater than three foam pool noodles (used as a play water flow activity for children) were observed to be torn and breaking down. In Space 2, a plastic bin of foam blocks (at least three of which were observed to have teeth marks) was accessible to children one and two years of age. The staff member made this bin inaccessible during the visit. Plastic weed block was observed emerging from the mulch in greater than three areas; Ms. Dunston trimmed and covered all this weed block during the visit. Each of these items could be a potential choking hazard. A plastic and metal toy STOP sign was observed to be cracked and rusting; this STOP sign was removed from the playground during the visit. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 848 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(5) |
| Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. The diaper creams for two children enrolled did not have a medication authorization form on file. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical report was not observed on file for one new employee whose employment date was 12//04/2024. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | 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. The most recent shelter-in-place/ lockdown drill had not been completed 7/31/24. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | 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. The file for one existing staff member did not contain a training certificate for Administration of Medication with standards for parental consent. | |||
| 2024-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival to Space 1, three (3) infants and four (4) children one year of age were observed in the classroom during nap time with one staff member. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE states Toxic substances, which include 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 shall be kept in the original container or in another labeled container, used according to the manufacturer's instructions, and stored in a locked storage room or cabinet when not in use. Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. The door to the kitchen of the facility, observed to contain items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with Additional Warnings, was observed to be propped open by a folding table. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground, the plastic handle of a toy was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. A hole six inches long, four inches wide, and 3.5 inches deep was observed in the grass toward the back right side of the playground. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | 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 1, a classroom caring for infants and toddlers, one plastic wrapper with construction paper inside and one plastic bag was observed inside two unlatched drawers located less than five feet from the ground. In Space 2, a classroom caring for children two and three years of age, one plastic wrapper with bulletin board decorations inside and one plastic bag was observed in two unlatched drawers located less than five feet from the ground. On the playground used by children younger than three years of age, plastic weed block was observed emerging from the rubber mulch in five areas, presenting a potential choking hazard. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for January, 2024 was unable to be located during the visit. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space 3, two (2) children three years of age, eight (8) children four years of age, and one child of School Age were observed in the classroom with one staff member. | |||
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was last updated on 3/08/2023. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding plan for one infant enrolled was not signed by a parent. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 2, a diaper table with plastic bags stored underneath was observed to be unlatched. On the playground, one toy traffic cone was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in several places. Plastic weed block was observed emerging from the mulch surfacing in four different areas of the playground used by children under three years of age. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | 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. Three packages of Swiffer Floor wipes were observed in an unlocked desk drawer just inside the area designated for child care. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The topical prescription medication for one child enrolled in Space 1 was observed to have expired in 10/2023. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical statement for one new employee who began work on 4/24/2023 was completed on 4/28/2023. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. A signed receipt of the Parent Participation Plan was not on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical assessment for one child enrolled on 6/13/2022 was not completed until 8/19/2022. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The parent of this child completed a written statement of religious beliefs and opposition to the immunization requirements, and it was placed on file during the visit. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain the application for one child enrolled and the staff contact information for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medication action plan for one prescription inhaler for a child enrolled in Space 3 did not have the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental or allergies. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The certificate for Health and Safety training topic #2 Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent, was not observed on file for one existing employee. | |||
| 2023-12-20 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (d) states all human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be sent home with the child whose name is on the label or discarded at the end of each day. Formula and other beverages that require refrigeration, baby food that has been opened, and human milk shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the beverage, baby food, or milk belongs and shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and (g) states that after opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, labeled with the date on which they were opened, refrigerated and used within two days of opening, provided that the baby food is not served directly from the jar. Baby food may be served directly from the jar to one child if unused portions of the food are discarded after each feeding; otherwise, commercially prepared baby foods shall be served from a serving dish rather than the food jar. | |||
| 2023-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-16 | 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 most recent fire inspection was completed on 5/16/2022. | |||
| 2023-06-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| In Space 1, the lower cupboard of the diaper table was unlatched, and plastic diaper/wipe wrappers were accessible to children under two years of age, creating a potential choking hazard. The latch to this table was secured again during the visit. Small push pins were observed in a drawer less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children one year of age; these pins were placed into locked storage during the visit. In Space 3, jump ropes were observed stored in a cubby and were accessible to children. These were made inaccessible to children during the visit. Plastic weed block was observed emerging from the rubber mulch surfacing on the playground, creating a potential choking hazard. | |||
| 2023-06-16 | 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 Spaces 2 and 3, ice packs labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed located in First Aid kits in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2023-06-16 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The Epi Pen for one child enrolled had expired in May of 2023 and had not be returned to the parent. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The menu listed grits and milk for breakfast, however the children ate cereal with milk and oranges. This change was made on the menu during the visit. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were broken plastic toys on the playground and black weed fabric protruding from the ground around one piece of play equipment. These were removed during the visit. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. The milk allergy was not posted in space 3. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire drill was conducted in June 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | 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. One staff person did not have the Emergency Form on file. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. There was one child present who had no file or record present. The mother came and filled out all of the paperwork during my visit. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two pieces of broken gutter were accessible to children on the playground. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. There was no paperwork available for one tube of diaper cream in space 2. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, one 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 three years for the date of issuance). | |||
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