Five Star Center License
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Harps Mill Creative School
Raleigh, NC
· Wake County
8504 HARPS MILL RD,
Raleigh, NC 27615
Quick Facts
Capacity
140 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 850-9323
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92000717
License Holder
CREATIVE SCHOOLS, INC.
License Issued
Oct 24, 2019
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
Harps Mill Creative School is an exceptionally clean facility built specifically for child care. There are large view windows in every classroom so that parents and visitors can observe the daily activities without interrupting the classrooms. Also cameras located in each classroom allow the Director to observe the classrooms on a monitor in the center's office.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-146L |
| 2025-10-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-27 | 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. The laundry room door was unlocked making laundry detergent accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-04 | 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. In space #4 a bottle of Orange Gatorade was observed sitting on a shelf. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-093A |
| 2024-10-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-28 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #3 was dated November 25 - November 29, 2024. | |||
| 2024-10-28 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Documentation of visual checks on sleeping infants in space #7b were not completed at least every 15 minutes as required. | |||
| 2024-10-28 | 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 file did not contain an immunization record as required. | |||
| 2024-10-28 | 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 bottle of Gatorade was observed on the food prep counter in space #2. | |||
| 2024-10-28 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not contain medication authorizations, medical action plans, the current allergy list, and current children's and staff emergency information. | |||
| 2024-10-28 | 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. One child's application did not include an allergy action plan for the child's allergy to eggs and nuts. | |||
| 2024-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-352A |
| 2024-08-05 | 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. A staff member used their forefinger and thumb to “flick” a child on the forehead three times. The same staff member used a shoe to discipline a child by striking the child on their bottom. The staff member spoke to children in a harsh tone. | |||
| 2024-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-20 | 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 center's last fire inspection was conducted on 10-19-22. | |||
| 2023-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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