Five Star Center License
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Gifted Learning Academy
Salisbury, NC
· Rowan County
505 WEST FRANKLIN ST,
Salisbury, NC 28144
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
80000408
License Holder
GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY LLC
License Issued
Aug 14, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets reduced group size decreased by at least one child per age group from the 7 point level.
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About the Provider
GIFTED LEARNING ACADEMY is a Five Star Center License in SALISBURY NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-05 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two children (DOE: 12/4/2023 and 10/14/2024) did not have their emergency medical care information updated at least annually. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-290A |
| 2025-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-290A |
| 2025-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-384L |
| 2025-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-290A |
| 2025-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-10 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 4, the Permission to Administer form for Hydrocortisone cream did not include the length of time the authorization is valid. | |||
| 2025-06-10 | 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. A staff member hired 2/13/2023 did not have certification in First Aid from an approved training organization. | |||
| 2024-12-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-146L |
| 2024-12-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-146L |
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Space 1 has a capacity of nine (9) children at thirty square feet per child. There were 14 children observed in Space 1. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | Violation | 1751 | 10A NCAC 09 .2904(b) |
| The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group was not maintained when children ages birth to five years were grouped together for the first and last operating hour of the day. There were fourteen (14) children, one to four years of age, in Space 1 with two adults. | |||
| 2024-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-278L |
| 2024-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Staff that cares for infant-aged children had not completed the attendance record form since 1/18/24. Staff that cares for children two-years of age has not completed the attendance record form since 1/24/24. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The four staff files monitored had their Health Questionnaire located in their personnel file. Two of the four staff files had doctor notes located in their personnel file. All staffs' medical and health information were located in a ring binder grouped together. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | 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 three files monitored did not have a signature and date acknowledging that they received and read this policy. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. NCAC 18A.2820(d) Nonprescription diaper creams and sunscreen shall be kept out of reach of children (five feet from floor) when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage unless under five feet from the floor. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The classroom that serves children two years of age had an activity plan posted for the week of 1/22/24. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | 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. There was an aerosol can in the room used by toddler aged children in a cabinet with a child safety lock instead of a combination lock or lock with a key. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The was no validation dates for the Vaseline located in the room that serves Children two years of age. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. There was no documentation on the safe sleep logs after the date of 1/24/24. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-27 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. I was told by the Administrator and Lead Teacher in space 1 that four school-age children were participating in activities in the hallway while the Administrator was in space 1 supervising children during naptime. I was told by the Administrator that four school-age children were participating in activities in the hallway while she was in the kitchen retrieving lunches for the children. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed two preschool children unsupervised in the bathroom located between space 3 and 4. I was told by the Administrator and Lead Teacher of space 1 that there were four school-age children participating in activities in the hallway alone while the staff member was inside of space 1. | |||
| 2023-07-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. I observed two children alone in space 2 when I first arrived at the facility. I also observed five children alone in space 4 while the staff member was standing in the hallway. | |||
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 4 had an activity plan posted that was dated through June 30, 2023. | |||
| 2023-07-03 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Space 4 had diaper cream stored within children's reach in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-07-03 | 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. Space 4 had two outlets uncovered. | |||
| 2023-07-03 | 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. Space 4 had five plastic bags full of diapers stored within children's reach in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-07-03 | 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 has been employed for more than 90 days, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-22 | 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. The bathroom close to space one that is used by the children had two electrical outlets that did not have safety covers. There were two electrical outlets that did not have safety cover in the unlocked office area. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The form used did not have the following information for two staff members: date completed and address of the person(s) to be contacted in case of an emergency. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's application did not have acknowledge if the child has or does not have particular fears or unique behavior characteristics. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. There was no signed acknowledgement in the administrator's file. Two staff member's had signed that they received and reviewed the acknowledgement but did not have the date it was received and reviewed with them. | |||
| 2023-02-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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