Five Star Center License
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Eagle's Nest Early Learning Center And Preschool
Waynesville, NC
· Haywood County
1358 SULPHUR SPRINGS ROAD,
Waynesville, NC 28786
Quick Facts
Capacity
70 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 476-5133
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
44000170
License Holder
EAGLE'S NEST EARLY LEARNING CENTER & PRESCHOOl,Inc
License Issued
Jul 17, 2020
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
EAGLE'S NEST EARLY LEARNING CENTER AND PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in WAYNESVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 70 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-16 | 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 fire inspection for 2024 was completed on August 06, 2024. The copy of the fire inspection received today was dated October 22, 2025. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The protective surfacing under and around the climbing structure on the front play and the octagon climber on the back playground was a combination of mulch and rubber mulch. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | 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 last date the EPR plan was updated was 12/17/2024. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Outside on the back playground and front playground the protective surfacing measured less than one inch under and around the climbers. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The posted Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan had an individual listed that is no longer employed at the facility listed as the alternate person | |||
| 2026-01-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the staff member was observed in the the back corner of the room near the sink while two children were sitting at the table eating lunch. Due to her position she could not see the children eating. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Violation | 404 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child. In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the staff member did not wash her hands after the six (6) diaper changes observed. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the six (6) children observed during diaper changes did not wash their hands. | |||
| 2025-07-23 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the staff member did not clean the changing table after each use and did not allow the disinfectant to air dry or sit for at least two minutes. | |||
| 2025-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-17 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. During my walk through it was noted that two (2) two-year-old children were being cared for in the classroom for children under 12 months-of-age-through one-year-of age. | |||
| 2024-08-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-06 | 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. The classroom for children ages 12months through 24 months was observed playing outside and grouped together with the classroom for children two and three years of age. There were three (3) one year old children present and one (1) three year old child present. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The protective surfacing on the front playground was a combination of deteriorated mulch and mulch and measured less than six inches of solid surfacing. On the playground in the back the mulch under the octagon climber was compacted and needed to be aerated and fluffed to provide six inches. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The metal vehicle structure on the younger children's playground has rust spots and the paint is peeling. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A container of TUMS were stored on the top shelf in the unlocked cabinet by the window in space #2. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The authorization form for seizure medication in space #2 was not in the child's file. It was not filled out by the parent. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | 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, grocery bags were stored on top of the dryer at approximately thirty-nine (39) inches high. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A bag of soiled clothes were placed on the red chair by the gate in the bathroom in space #1. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-058L |
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Upon my arrival at the facility at 9:30 am it was noted that in the classroom for children one year of age the shelves were turned with the opening up against the wall. There were toys on the floor for the children to play and the teacher was observed reaching between the wall and the shelf and getting a toy. However, there were no defined spaces except the book area and children did not have access to materials on the shelves. In the classroom for children ages two-through-three years of age the cozy cube was turned on its back with soft toys stored inside and children could not access them or the cozy space. The fine motor shelf was turned towards the wall and children could not access those materials. There was only one (1) out of the three (3) blocks shelves turned to where children could access materials and those materials were not enough for three (3) or more children to play with no undo competition. The materials in the housekeeping center were very limited. There were no science materials, math materials, or free art materials accessible. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-17 | 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, used by children age two-to-three years of age, there was a black container with white trash bags being stored underneath the cabinet with the handwashing sink that did not lock and was not kept out of reach of children under three (3) years of age. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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 approved fire inspection was dated 8-11-2023 | |||
| 2023-08-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the infant-to-one year old group teachers did not use the safety straps to securely hold children in the highchairs during lunch. The lower highchairs allowed ample space between the tray and the child for the children to have room to stand up. In the two-to-three year old group there were several carpets with rolled up edges that cause a tripping hazard. The kitchen area does not have a lock and when there is no one in the kitchen area this would allow children access to hot water, storage of utensils and hazardous equipment such as can openers and knives. | |||
| 2023-08-17 | 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. The teacher's lounge/ storage area located off of the kitchen area that is used by therapist and children had a bulk container of hand sanitizer stored on a low shelf, there were three (3) containers of men's shaving cream (which cannot be used with children) and a bag of baking soda stored on a low shelf. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In classroom space 2, the activity plan was dated 2/6-2/10. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Rust and a sharp protrusion was observed on the bottom of the back fence of the outdoor space on the right side of the building. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | 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 last shelter in place drill was conducted 10/19/22. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | 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. The Medication Authorization Permission form for the Desitin in classroom space 2 expired on 2/4/23. | |||
| 2022-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-02 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Six (6) children files were reviewed today. Out of the six (6) files reviewed three (3) files did not include the writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2022-09-02 | 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 new teacher (SS) was hired on 01-27-2022 but did not complete First Aid training until 8-18-2022. | |||
| 2022-09-02 | 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 new teacher (SS) was hired on 01-27-2022 but did not complete CPR training until 8-18-2022. | |||
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