Five Star Center License
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Kid Cove
Boone, NC
· Watauga County
107 HUNTERS POINT,
Boone, NC 28607
Quick Facts
Capacity
32 children
Age Range
1 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 964-8924
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
95000169
License Holder
KID COVE, LLC
License Issued
Jul 17, 2023
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 - only single service dishes/utensils
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About the Provider
KID COVE is a Five Star Center License in BOONE NC, with a maximum capacity of 32 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 5. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. There is missing sign out information in both classrooms at least one or more every day. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1A, the activity plan was from last week. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. A child in space 1A was walking around while drinking milk from a bottle. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A sippy cup in the refrigerator was not labeled with a name or a date. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 535 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Any excess formula, thawed human milk and/or bottled beverage were not discarded or returned home at the end of each day. There was a bottle on the shelf with milk in it that was left from the day before. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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 had not been completed in three (3) months. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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 was past the 90 day time limit and did not have proof of passing the skills test portion and didn’t have a card on file. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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 was past the 90 day time limit and did not have proof of passing the skills test portion and didn’t have a card on file. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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 did not have a record of immunizations on file. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | 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 training should be completed in order to compile the roster needed for this rule. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A diaper cream in space 1B, did not have a parent authorization form | |||
| 2025-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-086L |
| 2025-09-11 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. A child that got hurt at school was sent a picture and text of the incident, but an incident form was not filled out and signed by the teachers and the parent. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The slide measured 31 inches high with no surfacing around or at the exit of the slide. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | 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 documented for the month of May 2025. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | 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. A child with an inhaler did not have an action plan. | |||
| 2025-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0325-136L |
| 2024-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-18 | 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 wasn’t conducted in November. | |||
| 2024-12-18 | 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. A child with an inhaler did not have an action plan in place. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-22 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The classroom in space 1B did not have a current activity plan posted. The one that was posted was from two (2) weeks ago. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. When children came inside from the playground, the children and teachers did not wash hands. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground Inspection was not completed in December 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Medical statement was not on file for A.C. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation training documentation was not on file for A.C and S.E. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | 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. Orientation training documentation was not on file for A.C and S.E. | |||
| 2024-01-03 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. S.E. had not completed complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-25 | 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. In space #1a, the classroom with one and two-year-old children, there were two (2) aerosol sunscreens stored unlocked and above five feet. | |||
| 2023-05-25 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff hired on 2/7/23 does not have a certificate of completion on file to document completion of the training. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 523 | .0508(g)(3) |
| The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The activity plan in space #1b, the classroom with ages 2.5 years through five years of age, did not include a daily gross motor activity. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The opening in the top portion of the deck that was recently added has gaps that are 3.5 inches and larger. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | 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. Two (2) staff did not have the staff choice of health care professional on the emergency information form. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | 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. One (1) child file did not have documentation to state operational policies were discussed with parents on or before the first day. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child file did not have documentation that the discipline policy was explained at the time of enrollment. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The person identified as the person and the alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan were not on-site at the arrival of the visit. | |||
| 2023-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-16 | 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. The sign-in record for 2/16/23 had seven (7) of the eleven (11) children signed in for space #1b. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #1a, the classroom with children ages one through two-years-old, three (3) teachers were engaged in tasks at the same time (assisting children during hand washing and setting out mats for rest time) while children were seated at the table eating. The three (3) staff had their backs turned away from the children, unable to see the children, at the same time. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces #1a and #1b, a blank activity plan was posted. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 475 | .0510(c)(3) |
| Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. Sand was not on-site to be available for weekly sand play activities. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. One (1) child with a documented allergy to cashews and pistachios did not have the food allergy information posted in eating area in space #1b and at the refrigerator where all meals and snacks are stored. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) One (1) infant feeding plan was not provided. Two (2) infant feeding plans were not posted. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Three cots and mats in space #1b were not placed eleven (11) inches apart. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 703 | .0601(e) |
| Chairs and tables were not the appropriate height for the children using the items. The chairs in space #1a were not appropriately sized for the children using them. When children sat in the chairs at lunch time, their feet dangled and did not touch the floor. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There were areas at the back of the playground, bottom of the fencing area and the two (2) stages, that had gaps measuring between four (4) inches and four and one half (4.5) inches. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was exposed, jagged concrete on posts located on the outdoor fencing. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | 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. Some sections of the fence measured as low as three (3) feet, six (6) inches. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | 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. In space #1b, an unlocked cabinet below five (5) feet, contained gallons of paint for the walls and other cleaners. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Advil medication was located in an unlocked container above five (5) feet. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Six (6) topical parent medication authorization forms did not include all required information, including but not limited to the name of the topical ointment or cream, the amount to apply, the criteria and manner for applying the topical ointment or cream. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | 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. Multiple plastic Ziploc bags, grocery bags, and easily torn plastic on the diapers, were located under five (5) feet in space #1a, making them accessible to children under the age of three. Multiple plastic Ziploc bags were located under five (5) in space #1b, making them accessible to children under the age of three. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff, hired on 1/31/23, had a medical report dated 2/8/23. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One (1) staff hired on 1/31/23, did not have a signed and dated receipt of the job description and personnel policies acknowledgment. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three (3) child applications did not include all required information under the health care needs section of the application. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | 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 (1) child with an allergy to cashews and pistachios did not have a medical action plan attached to the application. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | 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. The acknowledgement was not on file for one (1) staff. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 1894 | .1102(c-d) |
| At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. There is only one (1) staff of eleven (11) staff that has completed CPR and First Aid training. That one (1) staff works Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11am-5:30pm and Tuesday, Thursday from 7:30am-3pm. The operating hours of the facility are 7:30am-5:30pm. The staff member left the facility at 3:10pm today during the visit. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-02-16 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One (1) child file did not have the acknowledgement on file. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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