Five Star Center License
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Discovery
Hayesville, NC
· Clay County
72 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DRIVE,
Hayesville, NC 28904
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 389-8513
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
22000015
License Holder
CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
May 4, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets reduced ratios.
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About the Provider
DISCOVERY is a Five Star Center License in HAYESVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Two Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-17 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child did not have parent medication authorization on file. Emergency medication was on site for seizures-Diazepam Rectal Gel. | |||
| 2026-04-17 | 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. Two staff members did not have a current staff health assessment prior to employment. Staff F.H had a start date of 1/13/2026 had a staff health assessment 11/1/22. Staff K.D. had a start date 11/3/2025 and a staff health assessment dated 8/28/22. | |||
| 2026-04-17 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Two staff members did not have a current TB prior to employment. Staff F.H had a start date of 1/13/2026 had a TB dated 11/1/22. Staff K.D. had a start date 11/3/2025 and a TB dated 8/28/22. | |||
| 2026-04-17 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.The bus driver did not have a current criminal background check on file. | |||
| 2026-04-17 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Thirty-nine (39) children did not have parental permission documentation on file to ride the bus from the primary school to elementary school. | |||
| 2026-04-17 | Violation | 1432 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(i)(2) |
| Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. Two staff did not have a complete orientation document. The hours of each topic were not completed and the provider’s information was not recorded. | |||
| 2026-04-17 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. An action plan was not in a child's file for seizures. Diazepam Rectal Gel was on site. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-042L |
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Upon review of the daily records of arrival and departure, times children arrived and departed at the center were not recorded. Upon arrival the children were checked in by the group leader with a check mark and out with a parent/guardian signature. Times were not recorded. | |||
| 2025-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is a broken ladder leading up to the play structure that is completely broken and hanging on by one chain on the step. This is a safety issue, and a child could be hurt on sharp edges or while trying to climb on the broken object. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-20 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. A large Philodendron was with in reach of children. This plant is toxic and was removed during the visit. No further action is required. | |||
| 2022-09-20 | 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. The janitor's closet that opens into the classroom was unlocked and contained numerous chemical cleaners and aerosol cans. Items had multiple warnings. Clorox and all chemical cleaners used to clean the building as well as aerosol cleaners were in this unlocked space. This was corrected during the visit. No further action is required. | |||
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