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Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I
New Bern, NC
· Craven County
590 NC HWY 55 W,
New Bern, NC 28562
Quick Facts
Capacity
35 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000632
License Holder
Discovery Of Excellence Childcare and After-School
License Issued
Jan 2, 2025
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
Discovery Of Excellence Childcare I is a Four Star Center License in NEW BERN NC, with a maximum capacity of 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-18 | 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 last fire inspection was dated 11/22/24. A current fire inspection was not available. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation of the staff/child ratio for space #4 was not posted. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted in space #4. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident report log on file was not up to date. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | 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 drill with completed on 12/11/25 and a shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/1/26. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | 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 has not been updated to reflect current information. | |||
| 2026-03-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-01 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-10 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In space #3, a child was observed laying in a crib and drinking a bottle of milk. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-12 | 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. In the bathroom located in space #1, a container of Triple Paste had written permission from the parent that expired 1/25/25. A container of Petroleum Jelly was in the mailbox on the toddler playground for a child that was no longer enrolled in the facility. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. A sleeping infant’s chart had not been maintained from 8:45AM to 9:30AM. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | 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). A staff member's criminal background check letter expired on 3/6/25 and was not renewed until 4/15/25. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | 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. A staff member had a First Aid certificate that expired 3/6/25 and was not renewed until 4/15/25. | |||
| 2025-06-12 | 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. A staff member had a CPR certificate that expired 3/6/25 and was not renewed until 4/15/25. | |||
| 2025-05-23 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0325-200L |
| 2025-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0325-200L |
| 2025-04-01 | 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). The administrator, S. Simmons, had a five-year criminal qualifying letter that expired on March 13, 2025. Submission of the required forms to complete a criminal background check has not occurred to date. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival, a staff member opened the door to the facility to let me in the building. Due to the staff member leaving the classroom space, in space #1, ten (10) children 2-4 years of age were in care with one staff member. One of the staff members assigned to space #1 left the classroom space and went down the hallway to the parent board during the visit. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | 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 administrator, S. Simmons, had a five-year criminal qualifying letter that expired on March 13, 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A board in the fence on the outdoor space #2 is warped causing a space for entrapment. | |||
| 2024-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-13 | Violation | 1302 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Individual applications were not on file for each child. Records for three (3) children in care (ranging in age from 5-8 years old) were not available for review. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. Eight (8) children ages 0–1-year-old were grouped together in space 4. The overall capacity allowed in that space is seven (7) children at 25 square feet. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A posted activity plan in space 1 was dated November 25-27, 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu indicated cereal, fruit cocktail and milk were to be served for breakfast; however, only cereal and milk were served. Because the meal was missing a component, it did not meet the requirements of a meal being served. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | 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. An open electrical outlet was observed in space 3 (designated for children 0-1 year of age). | |||
| 2024-12-03 | 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 Bic Wite-Out Correction pen was stored on a desk in Space 1. The label on the pen contained a keep away from fire and flames and keep away from children, requiring locked storage. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | 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 2 (designated for children two-three years-of-age) plastic zip lock bags used to store art supplies were stored in unlocked drawers below 5 ft. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Visual checks for the sleeping infant observed during today's visit were not documented. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | 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. The individual hired on 1/21/21 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee hired on 1/21/21 did not have documentation of 16 hours of orientation on file. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) An individual written feeding plan was not available for one child less than 15 months of age. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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. Two (2) aerosol cans of Febreze were stored in the unlocked bathroom located in the hallway of the facility. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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. One (1) individual did not complete certification in first aid within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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. One (1) individual did not complete certification in CPR training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) out of five (5) children's files reviewed did not include the notification of the discussion of operational policies on or before the child's first day. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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. One (1) out of the five (5) children files reviewed did not include notification of the discussion of the parent participation plan on or before the child's first day. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One (1) out of five (5) children's files reviewed did not include the name and telephone number of the child's health care professional. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three (3) out of five (5) children's records reviewed did not include the name and telephone number of the child's health care professional or the child's hospital preference and telephone number. The child's application for enrollment for one (1) out of the five (5) children's records reviewed did not include the application date nor the enrollment date. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 1832 | .0801 (a)(5) |
| Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. The health care needs section of the child's application was not completed for two(2) out of the five (5) children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One(1) out of the five (5) children's records reviewed did not include parent notification of the facilities smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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. One (1) out of five (5) children's files reviewed did not include a parent acknowledgement of receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Bay and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The unoccupied kitchen was unlocked making the content of the kitchen accessible to the children. This is a violation of Sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY - (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. For handwash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the requirement to provide water tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit shall not apply. In the event of the loss of hot water at the child care center, the operator shall immediately notify the local health department that serves the county in which the child care center is located. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 447 | .0511 (a) |
| For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer in Space 3. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 496 | .0510(e)(6) |
| Each child under the age of 12 months was not given supervised tummy time positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert each day. Tummy time was not observed during the times the infant present in Space 3 was awake and alert. | |||
| 2024-08-13 | 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 2 (designated for children two-three years-of-age) plastic bags used to store a child’s change of clothing was stored in a cubby. Additional plastic bags were stored in the unlocked filing cabinet. | |||
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