Four Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Hampstead Preschool Of The Arts
Hampstead, NC
· Pender County
15965 US Highway 17,
Hampstead, NC 28443
Quick Facts
Capacity
108 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
71000268
License Holder
Premier NC Hampstead LLC
License Issued
Feb 15, 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
HAMPSTEAD PRESCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a Four Star Center License in HAMPSTEAD NC, with a maximum capacity of 108 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-052A |
| 2025-07-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0625-052A |
| 2025-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-292A |
| 2025-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-116A |
| 2025-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-292A |
| 2025-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-116A |
| 2025-02-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On September 23, 2024, a one-year-old child placed an acorn in their mouth. The acorns were accessible to children in the outdoor learning environment, placing the child at risk of injury. On October 24, 2024, a four-year-old child stuck a small acorn up their nose placing them at risk of injury. On January 31, 2025, a three-year-old child fell four feet off a slide and landed on loose surfacing at a depth less than the critical height of the equipment which resulted in an injury. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch underneath and surrounding the stationary climber on all playground used with preschool-aged children was not maintained at the depth of six inches required by the critical height of the equipment. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-292A |
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-07-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-292A |
| 2024-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-292A |
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On March 20, 2024, a staff member threatened multiple children and used inappropriate language. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On March 20, 2024, a staff member forcefully placed a three-year-old child in a chair repeatedly (approximately five times) while the child cried and yelled "no." In addition, the same staff member pinched this child on the sides of their torso and flicked the child’s ear multiple times. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2024-03-26 | Violation | 1877 | .1803(a)(10) |
| A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk. On March 20, 2024, a staff member grabbed and restrained a three-year-old child by wrapping their legs around the child while the child was seated on the ground kicking, crying, and yelling "no" for two to three minutes. In addition, the same staff member pinched this child multiple times on the sides of their torso and flicked the child’s ear once. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-17 | 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. The Epi-Pen in Space 4 was not in the original labeled container. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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. A diaper cream in Space 2 was expired and not returned to the parent within 72 hours. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A Medication Administration Permission form giving the caregiver standing authorization was not on file for one emergency medication in Space 4. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Wood mulch was less that one inch in depth under and around the stationary wooden slide structure. | |||
| 2022-08-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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