Five Star Center License
Eastern Elementary Preschool
Washington, NC
· Beaufort County
947 HUDNELL STREET,
Washington, NC 27889
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 946-1611
Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
07000130
License Holder
BEAUFORT COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
May 8, 2026
Expired
Nov 10, 2023
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
The mission of Eastern Elementary School is to provide educational opportunities for ALL children in a nurturing environment that encourages the joy of learning and respect for others and oneself. The vision for Eastern Elementary School is that we will be a school where all students can and will show social and academic growth throughout the school year.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:05 AM-3:05 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-15 | 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. In space #5, a bottle of Benadryl was stored in an unlocked emergency bag, hanging on the back of the classroom door. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space #6, a Ventolin inhaler was not accompanied by the original packaging or the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2026-03-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-11 | 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. Stored in an unlocked cabinet under the printer in space # 5 was Great Value disinfecting wipes, white out, and Dermasil dry skin treatment. | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose mulch surrounding the middle stationary climber on the preschool outdoor space measured at three (3) inches at the base of the red slide rather than the required six (6) inches. | |||
| 2025-08-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the blue picnic table located at the back of the playground, there is rust and paint peeling on one of the stationary benches. On the Shade structure, located at the base of the legs there is rust. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Stored on top of microwave under five feet in the cafeteria was a bottle labeled bleach sanitizer. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | 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. In space #6, there was a bottle of Children’s allergy relief stored in a unlocked bookbag hanging on the wall. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4, there were two (2) children with an albuterol inhaler on file without written permission from parent. | |||
| 2025-03-28 | 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. In space #4 and #5, children enrolled did not have a medical action plan on file for asthma. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were active fire ant hills located on the fenced in playground near the cement slab outside of the classroom doors and on the backside of the second stationary structure. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | 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 bottle of Purell hand sanitizer was stored in an outside pocket of a bookbag located in a staff chair less than 5 feet above the floor. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A portable laminator was located on the writing table in space 1 less than five feet above floor level. There was an electric pencil sharpener located on a teacher’s desk less than five feet from the floor. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | 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 speech therapist completed a criminal background check on 9/11/24, however, a valid qualification letter was not on site and available for review. | |||
| 2024-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-12 | 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 current fire inspection completed on September 11, 2023 was not submitted within one week of the inspection. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-18 | 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. Certification of the completion of First Aid expired for two staff in February of 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | 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. Certification of the completion of CPR expired for two staff in February of 2023. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan (activity plan) posted in space 4 was not dated. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | 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. The screen time log posted in space 4 was last updated on 10/4/22. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | 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. Two open outlets were observed on a power strip near the horseshoe shaped table in space 4. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for a child in space 4 prescribed albuterol did not include a parent/ guardian signature. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminator was stored on the horseshoe shaped table on space 4. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. A child enrolled in space 5 has an identified food allergy accompanied by an action plan for an epi-pen. The epi-pen has been provided by the school and was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and did not include written instructions. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1880 | .0803(2)(d) |
| Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label. A child in space 4 has been prescribed a medication requiring the medication be given to the child 3x daily before meals and 4x daily before snack. The medication log documenting when the medication was administered for this child was last updated on 10/6/22. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | 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. A child enrolled in space 4 and a child enrolled in space 5 have prescribed medication for a chronic illnesses. Both document a 1-year authorization to administer the medication. Authorization periods for administering emergency medications such as epi-pens and Albuterol are only valid for six months at a time. | |||
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