Five Star Center License
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Holly Springs Academy
Holly Springs, NC
· Wake County
116 QUANTUM ST,
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Quick Facts
Capacity
136 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 552-8331
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92003869
License Holder
HOLLY SPRINGS OPERATIONS LLC
License Issued
May 30, 2024
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 - Spaces #7 & #8 approved for children 3 to 12 years of age only
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About the Provider
Every day in the life of a preschooler is a wonderful, exciting opportunity to explore, create, play, learn , love and be loved. At Holly Springs Academy, we partner with each child as they explore every day’s possibilities through creative play, learn through both teacher and child-directed activities, and share their triumphs, challenges and hugs with their teachers and friends alike... in a safe, secure and monitored setting.
All staff at HSA are passionate, experienced caregivers who will provide a nurturing, diverse and stimulating learning environment in which your child can grow, gain confidence and become self-reliant. We will work very hard to support the development of every child’s YOU-niqueness!
All staff at HSA are passionate, experienced caregivers who will provide a nurturing, diverse and stimulating learning environment in which your child can grow, gain confidence and become self-reliant. We will work very hard to support the development of every child’s YOU-niqueness!
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30am to 6pm
- Tuesday6:30am to 6pm
- Wednesday6:30am to 6pm
- Thursday6:30am to 6pm
- Friday6:30am to 6pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-208A |
| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-208A |
| 2026-05-19 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-208A |
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-208A |
| 2026-03-17 | 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 9, 2026, a staff member repeatedly spoke to a four-year-old child in a threatening manner. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On March 9, 2026, a staff member pushed a four-year-old child, pulled the child’s hair, and grabbed the child by their arm/shoulder, resulting in bruising and scratch on the child’s left shoulder. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 907 | .1803(a)(4-6) |
| Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. On March 9, 2026, a staff member failed to respond appropriately to a four-year-old child that had a toileting accident and failed to assist with changing their clothes in a time manner when the staff member handled the child roughly and repeatedly spoke to the child in a threatening manner. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. On June 16, 2026, The Division of Child Development and Early Education substantiated child maltreatment. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-24 | 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 last documented fire inspection was 4/2/24. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | 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 was dated 7/13/25 - 7/18/25. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Permission forms in space #1 expired on 7/16/25; in space #3 two forms did not have dates to administrator. | |||
| 2025-07-24 | Violation | 9995 | |
| 15A NCAC 18A .2824 (b) Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. The floor in space #2 was dirty; build up of old wax. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A container of Clorox wipes were stored in an unlock cabinet less than 5 feet. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | 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 bags were stored in a changing table accessible to children two years old children. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | 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. Three staff members did not complete their First Aid training within ninety days of hire. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | 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. Three staff members did not complete their CPR training within ninety days of hire. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. An employee hired 10/30/23 did not completed the health and safety training within the first year. | |||
| 2024-10-09 | Announced Inspection | No | 1024-006L |
| 2024-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-423A |
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #3 A tube of diaper rash cream expired on 7/2024. | |||
| 2024-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-25 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Portions of the exterior fencing on Playgrounds 1 and 3 had soil built up along the fence line which resulted in areas of the fence to be 3 to 3.5 feed high. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A metal post for a bench is exposed on the playground for 3 to 5 year old children. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. The medication authorization from for a child's epi-pen was expired. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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. One staff member's First Aid was expired. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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. One staff member's CPR was expired. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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. The orientation form was missing from one staff member's file. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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