Five Star Center License
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Guidepost Montessori Spruce Tree
Raleigh, NC
· Wake County
12600 SPRUCE TREE WAY,
Raleigh, NC 27614
Quick Facts
Capacity
135 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 825-1771
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92003454
License Holder
Guidepost FIC A LLC
License Issued
Nov 8, 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
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI SPRUCE TREE is a Five Star Center License in RALEIGH NC, with a maximum capacity of 135 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-05 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #2 and Epipen was observed with an expiration date of 12/31/2025. | |||
| 2026-08-05 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 3/16/26 had a TB test dated 4/12/2023. The TB test was more than 12 months old. | |||
| 2026-08-05 | 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 First Aid training on file was observed expired on 7/31/2026. | |||
| 2026-08-05 | 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. A staff member CPR training on file was observed with an expired date of 7/31/2026. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-12 | 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 receiving orientation in all the required topics was missing from 5 staff files. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Several staff members did not complete training in the required topics within their first year of employment. | |||
| 2025-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0425-284L |
| 2025-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-20 | 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. The last documented fire inspection was completed in September 2023. | |||
| 2025-03-20 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last documented emergency drill was completed 9/26/24. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-276A |
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 1534 | .2318 (7) |
| Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7). The personnel file for a former Head of the School was not on the premises for review by a representative from the Division. | |||
| 2024-12-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-276A |
| 2024-12-27 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The former head of school did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment. | |||
| 2024-12-27 | 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. the former head of school did not have a valid qualification letter on file during their employment from August 2024 through November 2024. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. There was no acknowledgment that this information was received in one of the children's files viewed today. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. Three feeding plans were not updated as the child's nutritional needs changed. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | 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 6/12/24. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Pedals were missing from 3 tricycles, the soil has eroded, resulting in exposed roots which pose a tripping hazard and the vinyl is torn on the platform of a climbing structure which leaves a potentially sharp edge and leaves the metal exposed to the weather. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | 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 janitorial closets and the mechanical room were unlocked. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | 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. Many of the new employees' medical report was dated after their hire date and one employee did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Many new staff member's test results were dated after their hire date, and one employee's test results were more than one year old. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The qualification letters for six new employees were dated after their hire date. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. None of the employees hired within the last year had documentation confirming that orientation was completed. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1308 | .0801(a)(7) |
| Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. This information was missing from one child's file that was reviewed today. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.The hospital preference was not listed in one child's files that was reviewed today. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. This information was missing from one of the children's files reviewed today. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. ONe child's immunization record was missing from their file. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. This information was missing from one of the children's files that was reviewed today. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1790 | .0901(d) |
| A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. This information was missing from one the children's files that was reviewed today. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There is less than 6 inches of mulch in the fall zone areas around all three climbing structures. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | 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. This information was missing from one of the children's files that was reviewed today. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-092L |
| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-389A |
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-05 | 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 due by July 14, 2022 was not completed per requirements. | |||
| 2023-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-24 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A staff members cup from Panera (sweet tea) was observed in the outdoor environment where children were present. | |||
| 2023-03-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-16 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A child's epi-pen available for use expired was expired and needed to be replaced. | |||
| 2023-03-16 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's epi-pen was in a zipper pouch and not in the original packaging with the prescription. | |||
| 2023-03-16 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place or lockdown drill was conducted 9/26/2022 but the drill in December was not conducted. | |||
| 2022-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A special snack was served to a child on September 22nd, 2022 that contained two ingredients that the child is highly allergic to. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. Provider review of randomly selected children's files found enrolled child's file missing their required medical and immunization records. | |||
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