Five Star Center License
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Edu-care Preschool Center
Whiteville, NC
· Columbus County
10741 JAMES B WHITE HWY S,
Whiteville, NC 28472
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 653-5506
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
2455045
License Holder
BON-RON CORPORATION
License Issued
May 2, 2019
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
EDU-CARE PRESCHOOL CENTER is a Five Star Center License in WHITEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-078L |
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-14 | 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, plastic bags were stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper changing table. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. A hole was observed in one of the bathroom doors in Space #5. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | 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. Several plastic grocery bags were observed under the diaper changing table in Space #2b, accessible to infants. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members were not present during the annual review of the EMC plan. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Four staff members were not present during the annual review of the EPR plan. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. At least 10 exposed, rusty screws, nails and staples were observed on the wooden ramps leading to the playgrounds used by toddlers, children two to three years of age, and preschool children. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Authorizations for administration of several over-the-counter medications and one prescription medication observed in Space #2b did not have complete instructions. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Broken plastic tubs were observed on two different playgrounds today. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | 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. Plastic grocery bags were observed within reach of children under three years of age in Space #1. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-01 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two loose boards were observed on the ramp leading from the building to the playground used by children two and three years of age, exposing a rusted nail. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | 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. Upon arrival, the door to the storage room where hazardous cleaning supplies are kept was unlocked. In addition, an aerosol can of Lysol was observed unlocked in Space #5. REPEATED | |||
| 2023-11-01 | 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. According to the medication log, Albuterol was administered to a child three years of age without written permission from the child's parent. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | 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 of the eight children's files monitored was missing a signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. A cracked plastic playhouse and a tricycle-go-round with three cracked and broken seats were observed on the playground used by children two and three years of age. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of orientation was not on file for any of the three new staff members who began employment since the Annual Compliance visit. Start dates for new staff members were February 27, 2023, May 15, 2023 and June 5, 2023. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-06 | 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. A fire inspection has not been conducted since December 2, 2021, over 12 months ago. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. The feeding plan for a child who enrolled in January 2022 was not updated as the child began to eat solid foods. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A splintered piece of wood was observed at the bottom of the ramp used as a pathway for infants and toddlers to get to the playground. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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 door to the storage room used to store hazardous cleaning materials including bleach and aerosol disinfectants was observed unlocked at the beginning of the visit. This is REPEATED from the January 4, 2022 visit. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. Several tubes of topical ointment with expired authorizations were observed in Space #1. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. A medical action plan was not on file for a child with a seizure condition. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1868 | .0605(m)(1-4) |
| When equipment on the outdoor learning environment met one of the exceptions outlined in .0605(m)(1-4), the protective surfacing did not meet the specifications in rule. A tot swing without the required amount of surfacing was observed on the playground used by infants and toddlers. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-04 | 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 door to the storage room used to store hazardous cleaning materials was observed unlocked at the beginning of the visit. | |||
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