Five Star Center License
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Margaret Hearne Elementary School
Wilson, NC
· Wilson County
300 NE GOLD STREET,
Wilson, NC 27893
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
4 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
98000215
License Holder
WILSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Aug 4, 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
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About the Provider
MARGARET HEARNE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in WILSON NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-17 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan in space #211 and #212 were not current. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The health assessment dated October 4, 2024 was on file for a child enrolled August 26, 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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 health action plan for a child diagnosed with asthma was not on file and available for review. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A red bag storing an asthma inhaler was hanging on the corner of an easel below five feet from the finished floor in Space #211. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Strawberry milk was served to children with breakfast. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black barrier enclosing the surfacing around the play equipment was cracked exposing sharp edges. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. A hearing screening was not completed for NC Pre-K child enrolled on August 28, 2023. A staff member’s purse was in an unlocked closet accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-14 | 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. Departure times were not documented for five children between the dates of January 11, 2023 and February 9, 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A bottle of hand sanitizer labeled “keep out of reach of children was observed under the diaper changing table that was unlocked in the bathroom used by NC Pre-K children. A red child sized chair was cracked exposing a pinching hazard in Space #212. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not available to verify the program's emergency medical plan was reviewed with staff annually as required. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Off-site forms were not on site and available for review to verify staff records and transportation requirements were met. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 1775 | 0.3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. NC Pre-K staff/child ratios were not met when one teacher was observed providing care to thirteen children for approximately three to four minutes in Space #212. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation was not available to verify the school risk management plan was reviewed with staff annually as required. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Documentation was not on file to verify health and safety trainings were completed within one year from employment for two staff members. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-25 | 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. An annual fire inspection was not scheduled and completed on or before the expiration date of 3/3/2021. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not documented for the month of September,2022. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's purse on a desk accessible on children in Space #212. Hand sanitizer labeled 'keep out of reach of children' with additional warnings were in spaces below 5ft. in Space 212 and on a table accessible in the foyer leading to the classrooms. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation was not available to verify monthly playground inspections were completed. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed for Elizabeth Lucas, substitute observed working in NC Pre-K during the visit. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A staff file was not available for review for the substitute working in NC Pre-K during the visit. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | 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. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one NC pre-K staff member hired on 8/19/2022 and a substitute observed working in Space 212. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | 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. Emergency drills were not completed and documented every three months as required. The last date documented for an emergency drill was 2/8/2022. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1873 | .0608 (d) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Documentation was not available verifying the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed with staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | 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. Departure times were not documented for various children on different dates in the month of January 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation was not available verifying the emergency medical care plan was reviewed with all staff annually. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1318 | .0802(d) |
| Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. Medical authorization was not on file for five child enrolled. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained was not on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Documentation was not available verifying the school's Crisis Plan was reviewed with all staff annually or when information in the plan changed. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Documentation was not available verifying parents were notified in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one child enrolled. | |||
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