Description: 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.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0225-116A |
| 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. | |||
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