Five Star Center License
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Hazelwood Elementary
Waynesville, NC
· Haywood County
1111 PLOT CREEK RD,
Waynesville, NC 28786
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 456-2406
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
44000142
License Holder
HAYWOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jul 10, 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
License Conditions: Other - Certified Developmental Day; meeting reduced ratios. Children can only use dinosaur and swing set on playground.
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About the Provider
Hazelwood Elementary is a child-centered school where students have a variety of opportunities to reach their leading and learning potential. Our faculty teaches the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the NC Essential Standards for all other subjects, to assure quality education. Art, music, media, physical education, and academically-gifted classes enhance the academic program. Additional faculty are employed to help students with remediation and specialized instruction in areas where students need intervention. We believe Hazelwood is a wonderful place to learn and grow.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-01 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member's First Aid expired in August 2026. | |||
| 2026-09-01 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff member's CPR training expired in August 2026. | |||
| 2026-09-01 | Violation | 1783 | .3013 (1)(2)(a-b) |
| The teacher assistant does not meet the education requirements and/or documentation was not available for review of the progress toward the required standard. There was no training documentation available for review for the one staff member that was required to complete the 15 hours of in-service training hours. | |||
| 2026-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-10 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. During today’s monitoring, the depth of pea gravel was measured between one-half (1/2) to one (1) inch in around the swings and one-half (½) inch around the dinosaur slide. Additionally, per the playground inspection, the depth of the loose surfacing was marked as “failed” since last school year. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The Administrator, N. Trantham's, qualification letter expired on 07/07/25. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | 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 valid DCDEE CBC qualifying letter was not on file for the Administrator due to expiration of the qualification letter on 07/07/2025. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | 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. There was no record of the last conducted shelter-in-place or lockdown drill. This facility is closed during the summer from June through August and reopens in August with the public school system. A shelter-in-place or lockdown drill should have been conducted in August to stay within the every three month requirement. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. The lead water testing was completed on 11/11/2020. A new test was due to be completed by November 2023. Sanitation Rule 2816(b)(1). | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-10 | 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. The most recent lockdown drill was conducted and logged on 11/15/24 per emergency drill log. | |||
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A new hire was employed on 11-08-2023 and according to their First Aid card they had completed the First Aid training on 03-09-2022 with the expiration date noted as 03/2024. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A new hire was employed on 11-08-2023 and according to their CPR card they had completed CPR training on 03-09-2022 with the expiration date noted as 03/2024. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A new hire was employed on 11-08-2023 and there was not a signed acknowledment on file that the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with them. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 325 | 0.1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. While children were transiting to lunch and teacher was heard saying to a child in a harsh tone things like 'don't you dare hit me, do not, and stop'. At one point she was observed saying 'one foot in front of the other' in a harsh disrespectful tone while guiding the child with her hand on his back. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. Mat covers were not provided for mats. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. There was a power strip located behind the fish bowl with five (5) uncovered outlets. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 821 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(h) |
| Smoking materials were not kept in locked storage. A teachers pocket book was sitting open in the floor near her desk and inside there was a packet of cigarettes. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Brittany Foltz, substitute caregiver, did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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. Brittany Foltz, substitute caregiver, did not have a qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. After review of the substitute caregiver information it was noted that she had not reviewed the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During the transition from outside to lunch children sitting at the table were observed being left unsupervised momentarily while one (1) teacher was in the hallway with children using the restroom and the other two (2) teachers were outside with a child. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. There was no written notification of the smoking and tobacco restriction provided to parents. | |||
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