Five Star Center License
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Forrest Hunt Preschool
Forest City, NC
· Rutherford County
100 FORREST HUNT DRIVE,
Forest City, NC 28043
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 245-2161
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
81000279
License Holder
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Mar 6, 2026
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
FORREST HUNT PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in FOREST CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was completed on March 30, 2026. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-07 | 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. No screen time log was the week of 11/3-11/7/25. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The protective coating on the outdoor anchored play structure steps was raised causing a tripping hazard. On one step of the play structure the protective coating was pulled away and rusted metal was exposed. There was one fence pole that was bent and missing a screw that anchored it to the fence structure. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. Children's records were located in the family's advocates office in a locked filing cabinet that no staff member present had keys to unlock. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-296A |
| 2024-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-296A |
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 12/5/23, three children were not signed out of care. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. In space #2, the menu posted did not include this week’s menus. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was completed 10/30/23. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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. In space #1, there was one bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. In space 32, there were 2 bottle of H-129 sanitizer in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last recorded playground inspection was completed 10/31/23. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-296A |
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two staff members used undiluted disinfectant in the classroom and failed to wipe the cleaner off. Five children, ages three through five, were in contact with the disinfectant and sustained chemical burns. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-17 | 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 person, hired 1/9/23, had not completed first aid training at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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 person, hired 1/9/23, had not completed CPR training at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 12/12/22, one child was not signed out. On 12/14/22, two children were not signed out. On 12/19/22, three children were not signed out. On 12/20/22, one child was not signed out. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One employee, H. Odum, did not have a criminal background check completed before her employment began on 1/9/23. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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. A valid qualification letter was not on file for H. Odum. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. There was not a named person responsible, and at least one alternate for carrying out the plan of action for medical care on the Rutherford County School emergency plan posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Specific daily arrival and departures times were not available for review. | |||
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