Child Care Center
✓ Licensed
Hallsboro/artesia Elementary Maf
Hallsboro, NC
· Columbus County
1337 GILES BYRD ROAD,
Hallsboro, NC 28442
Quick Facts
Capacity
54 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 646-3510
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
24000114
License Holder
COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Apr 24, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets reduced enhanced ratios (minus 1)
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About the Provider
The Mission of Hallsboro/Artesia Elementary School is to strive for
High expectations,
Academic Excellence,
Extraordinary Character, and create
Successful Learners ready for the world.
High expectations,
Academic Excellence,
Extraordinary Character, and create
Successful Learners ready for the world.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-20 | 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. An employee hired on August 18, 2025 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-18 | Violation | 1419 | .0601(b) |
| All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Two new pieces of playground equipment were not installed according to manufacturer's instructions observed on stickers attached to the pieces of equipment. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | 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 a substitute staff member present today. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | 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. a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill has not been conducted since March 18, 2024. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-29 | 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. A signed statement of receipt of the summary of NC Child Care Law was not observed in one of the four children's files monitored today. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two protruding bolts were observed in the black, plastic border surrounding the climbing structure on the playground. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. A health assessment was not observed in one of the four children's files monitored today. The child's enrollment date was January 12, 2024, more than 30 days ago. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. An immunization record was not observed on file for one of the four children's files monitored today. The child's enrollment date was January 12, 2024. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed statement of receipt of the discipline policy was not observed in one of the four children's files monitored today. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. Documentation of completion of this training was not on file for the administrator and one staff member who began employment in August and September 2023 respectively. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. A signed statement of receipt of this policy was not observed in one of the four children's files monitored today. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. One board on each of the wooden platforms of the climbing structure was completely detached from the rest of the platform. | |||
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. Action plans were not on file for one child with an allergy and another child with specialized health concerns. | |||
| 2023-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-21 | 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 has not been conducted since September 8, 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill has not been recorded since April 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | 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. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill has not been recorded since March 2022. | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-10 | 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. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill has not been conducted since November 18, 2021, over three months ago. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator used to store children's milk to ensure a temperature of 45 degrees F or below. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The platforms on the stationary climber on the playground used by children have several cracks in the plastic coating exposing rusted metal and sharp edges. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | 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. Upon arrival, the door to the storage room containing aerosol cans of disinfectant and spray paint was unlocked. | |||
| 2022-03-10 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. The authorization for emergency medical care was not signed for one of the three children's files reviewed. | |||
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