Five Star Center License
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Havelock Elementary Preschool
Havelock, NC
· Craven County
201 CUNNINGHAM BOULEVARD,
Havelock, NC 28532
Quick Facts
Capacity
54 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
25000570
License Holder
CRAVEN COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
License Issued
Sep 2, 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 enhanced ratios minus one. Certified Developmental Day Center.
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About the Provider
HAVELOCK ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in HAVELOCK NC, with a maximum capacity of 54 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member hired on 1/7/26 had not completed a Criminal Background Check application. | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) of the two (2) children’s files reviewed had an incomplete medical report on file. | |||
| 2026-01-28 | 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 staff member hired on 1/7/26 did not have a criminal qualification letter on file to review. | |||
| 2025-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-13 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There was a large active fire ant hill located to the left of the stationary climber. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. There were five active fire ant hills in the outdoor space. | |||
| 2024-09-23 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. S. Vanover was hired on 8/20/24 and had a criminal qualification letter on file dated 8/27/24. | |||
| 2024-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 718 | .0605(m)(2) |
| Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. The surfacing beneath the swings extends fifteen (15) feet eight (8) inches, rather than the required eighteen (18) feet eight (8) inches. | |||
| 2023-09-25 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under the stationary structures measured two (2) inches instead of the required six (6) inches. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill for the month of December 2022 was not documented. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff person hired 2/20/23 had not completed a Criminal Background Check application. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | 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 staff person hired on 2/20/23 did not have a criminal qualification letter on file to review. | |||
| 2022-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-16 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for the month of October 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-16 | 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. An emergency drill was not completed for the third quarter of 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-09 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff person hired on 3/9/2022 had completed an on-line Criminal Background Check application and results were pending. | |||
| 2022-05-09 | 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 staff person hired on 3/9/2022 did not have a qualification letter on file. | |||
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