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Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy
Enfield, NC
· Halifax County
13587 Highway 481,
Enfield, NC 27823
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 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
42000272
License Holder
Halifax County Schools
License Issued
Feb 29, 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 - Meets Reduced Ratios
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About the Provider
Inborden Elementary S.T.E.A.M. Academy is a Five Star Center License in ENFIELD NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was not a current activity plan posted in the classroom. The activity plan posted on the board was dated March 23-27, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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 three (3) active anthills located in the outdoor learning environment where children play. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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 last drill conducted was a shelter-in-place drill conducted on November 18, 2025. A lockdown drill should have been conducted In February 2026. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-17 | 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 an electrical outlet not covered by a protective cover located next to the teacher assistant desk, accessible to children playing in centers. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ms. Sanders had a health questionnaire form in her file; however, it was not current. The form was dated August 31, 2023. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Ms. Sanders had an emergency information form in her file; however, it was not current. The form was dated August 14, 2023. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS Moodle training has not been completed. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-03 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was not a current activity plan posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | 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 an electrical outlet located next to the group time rug not covered by a protective outlet cover. | |||
| 2024-12-03 | 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. There was hand sanitizer stored on a shelf less than five (5) feet off the ground with an additional warning on it stating if swallowed contact poison control. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not documented for ten children from the dates of April 17, 2024, to April 24, 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The latch on the gate to the fenced outdoor play area was broken; therefore, the fence did not remain closed while children were playing. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Documentation was not on file verifying the program staff discussed the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Documentation was not on file verifying the center’s parent participation plan was discussed or given to the parent of one child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-04-24 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application on file for one preschool child enrolled did not include emergency medical care information, and particular fears of the child. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Documentation was not on file verifying dental screenings were conducted for three (3) children. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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