Fair Grove Preschool - Thomasville NC Five Star Center License

217 CEDAR LODGE ROAD , THOMASVILLE NC 27360
(336) 472-7020

About the Provider

Description: Fair Grove is dedicated to the belief that each child is a valued individual and can learn. All decisions are made in the best interest of children through the guiding principles of consensus, no-fault, and collaboration. It is our goal to maintain high expectations, while nurturing children's learning by meeting individual needs, using technology and exploratory methods. This goal will enable students to become confident, self-directed, lifelong learners. Our mission statement is based on shared beliefs.

Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 29000639
  • Capacity: 30
  • Age Range: 3 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2022-11-30
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-05-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2026-02-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-17 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-06-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-06-03 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. I observed on the outdoor learning space that the wooden boarders encompassing the mulch surrounding the climbers are splintering in several places. I ask if children have gotten splinters. The staff stated that they have and that it was documented and reported. Staff have requested the repair of the boards.
2025-06-03 Violation 707 .0601(d)
Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. **The splintering wooden boarders observed on the outdoor learning space which surround the climbers are not repaired/smooth/replaced or rendered safe for the children immediately.**
2025-06-03 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. **One child's medical assessment was not available for Division Representative Review.**
2024-09-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-09-03 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. This facility has a new administrator. The DCDEE criminal record check was not available to Division Representative review.
2024-09-03 Violation 1897 .1102(g)
The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who was hired in October 2023, did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment.
2024-06-03 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-09-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-09-05 Violation 716 .0605(j)
All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There were two climbing structures which did not have protective surfacing. Currently, the surfacing beneath the structures is grass.
2023-03-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-07 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. Screen time logs were not available for review when screen time is provided.

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