Hampton Preschool And Early Learning Center - Cashiers NC Four Star Center License

20 Community Place , CASHIERS NC 28717
(828) 743-3056

About the Provider

Description:

We believe that all children are bright and competent individual beings deserving of respect. Our belief is that when the interests and abilities of the child drive the curriculum and activities, children become excited about learning, leading to self confident, caring citizens and lifelong learners.

Additional Information:

Four Star Licensed Program


Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 50000098
  • Capacity: 41
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Full-Time
  • Current License Issue Date: 2014-04-21
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-03-25 Announced Inspection No
2026-02-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-20 Violation 811 .0604(a)
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Disinfectant spray bottles were stored below five feet. Disinfectant spray bottles were stored at four feet instead of required five feet.
2026-02-20 Violation 1824 .0607(e)
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The current EPR was dated for March 18, 2024.
2025-03-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-03-05 Violation 601 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2)
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator labeled storage for preschool lunches did not have a thermometer to ensure the temperature is 45 degrees or below.
2024-06-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-06-10 Violation 541 .0902(a)
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Two feeding plans in space #3 were not signed by the parents.
2024-06-10 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The picnic tables on the playground has peeling paint, and woods on the benches are splinted.
2024-06-10 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1, the permission form for Equate Hydrocortisone cream expired on 5/22/23. In space #2, the permission form for A+D diaper rash ointment for a child expired on 3/4/23, and the other child on 3/16/24. The permission form for Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby sunscreen cream expired on 5/17/24 (space #2). The permission form for KIDS by Babyganics aerosol sunscreen spray expired on 4/11/24.
2024-06-10 Violation 858 .0604(q)
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. plastic wrappers for diapers, grocery bags in a crate and several packets of baby wipes (Huggies Simply Clean and Parent Choice) were stored under the changing table. The baby proof device was installed but not used resulting is allowing access to the items by the children.
2024-06-10 Violation 860 .0604(q)
Balloons were accessible to children. During the outdoor play, the children from space #1 ranged from two-to-three years of age had access to a blue inflated balloon, and two (2) pieces of torn balloons.
2024-06-10 Violation 861 .0604(q)
Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. An orange pool noodle was accessible to the children under three (3) years of age on the playground.
2024-06-10 Violation 1067 .1101(a)(b)
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. For the staff member hired on 4/8/24, the following topics were not reviewed with the staff member within the six (6) weeks of employment: Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions, Review of the center's handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, and review of enhanced standards.
2024-03-20 Announced Inspection Yes

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