Four Star Center License
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Green Acres Academy
Beulaville, NC
· Duplin County
109 S GRANT STREET,
Beulaville, NC 28518
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 340-4606
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
31000228
License Holder
THIGPEN, CRYSTAL
License Issued
Sep 10, 2024
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
GREEN ACRES ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in BEULAVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 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
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-250L |
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not posted in the space designated for two and three-year-olds. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Three (3) bottles of formula were not labeled with the child’s name and date. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Four (4) one-year olds were observed watching an ABC animated cartoon show on a laptop. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 701 | 10A NCAC 09 .0603 |
| A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care. Two (2) cribs did not have tightly fitted sheets. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 3, the classroom designated for 2-year-olds, children under the age of 2 ½ were being cared for in a space without a direct exit. In that same space, the closet that stored the water heater was unlocked. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | 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. In space 4, the classroom designated for preschoolers, an electrical outlet accessible to children was uncovered. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | 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. Aerosol cans of Aroma spray and deodorant, bottles of Tide laundry detergent and several cleaning chemicals such as Fabulosa, were stored in unlocked closets and cabinets throughout the facility. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two (2) infants were observed sleeping in a swing and in a bouncer. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | 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. Safe sleep logs for infants under 12 months were not completed during today’s visit. The logs had also not been maintained for a period of one (1) month. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One employee had an expired qualification letter. The letter expired on June 15, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance In space 1, the space designated for infants and toddlers, daily attendance was not completed for the week of July 27-28, 2026. In space 4, the space designated for preschoolers, daily attendance was not completed for the week of July 20th -July 24th and July 27th -28th, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-28 | 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. One employee did not have a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-05 | 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 was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | 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. in space #4 there were two electrical outlets observed not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Two staff files job description and operational policies were not dated. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | 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. One staff did had not sign the policy prior to providing care with children. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | 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 did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-22 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child's sippy cup was labled but did not have a date on it. | |||
| 2025-09-22 | 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. One electrical outlet in space 2 was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member with an employment date of 9/15/25 had a completed medical report on file prior to employment older than 12 months. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-118L |
| 2024-09-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-02 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The daily schedule was not posted in the infant/toddler classroom. The daily schedule was updated and posted during the time of the visit. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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