Three Star Center License
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Discovery Place Child Care Center Inc
Hampstead, NC
· Pender County
704 NC HWY 210 W,
Hampstead, NC 28443
Quick Facts
Capacity
93 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 270-2229
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
71000155
License Holder
DISCOVERY PLACE CHILD CARE CENTER INC
License Issued
Apr 10, 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
Discovery Place Child Care Center Inc. is a 3 STAR center that provides a safe, loving environment for all children. We accept children from six weeks to twelve years of age. We offer developmentally appropriate curriculum for all ages. Children are exposed daily to activities in language, math, music, science and lots of fun outside time! We also provide nutritious meals and snacks daily! Please see our information tab for current prices, menu and enrollment information. Discovery Place Child Care Center Inc. is open Mon-Fri from 6:30am to 6:00pm.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon-Fri from 6:30am to 6:00pm.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 2, several diaper cream permission forms were missing information including expiration date, valid dates of use, and instructions on how to apply the cream. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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 staff member, hired on October 21, 2024, did not complete First Aid training withing 90 days of employment. Three staff members, did not renew their First Aid training prior to expiration. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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 staff member, hired on October 21, 2024, did not complete CPR training withing 90 days of employment. Three staff members, did not renew their CPR training prior to expiration. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-219L |
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In spaces 3 and 6, a smart screen was being used during morning group time activities without documentation on a cumulative log. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Four protruding bolts were observed on the plastic border of the preschool playgrouond. | |||
| 2024-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-343L |
| 2024-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-144L |
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-144L |
| 2024-04-18 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On April 9, 2024, a 3-year-old child ran out of the classroom into the hallway and was stopped by another teacher who was in hallway. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Space 2 or in Space 3. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles in Space 2 were not dated with today's date. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-07 | 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. An aerosol can of carpet cleaner was not stored in a locked storage or cabinet. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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. A diaper cream in Space 4 had an authorization that was expired and the medication was not discarded or returned to the parent within 72 hours. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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. One Asthma Action Plan in Space 5 was not updated on an annual basis. | |||
| 2023-08-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0823-136L |
| 2023-08-15 | Violation | 325 | .1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. A staff member in the classroom for four and five year-olds used an inappropriate tone with children due to the child not following directions during lunch time. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-17 | 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. One staff member did not complete Recognizing and responding to Suspensions of Child Maltreatment by March 3, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A first aid kit was not located in the van. Fire extinguisher was not secure, it was located in a plastic bin on in the passenger front seat area. | |||
| 2022-03-17 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction in vehicles used to transport children. | |||
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