Five Star Center License
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Mineral Springs Pre-k
Ellerbe, NC
· Richmond County
1426 GREENLAKE ROAD,
Ellerbe, NC 28338
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 652-2931
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
77000132
License Holder
RICHMOND COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
May 20, 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
License Conditions: Other - Certified Developmental Day
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About the Provider
MINERAL SPRINGS PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in ELLERBE NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. One (1) child's attendance was not notated on the attendance log for 2/10/26 and 2/11/26. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) of four (4) children's records monitored did not include a hearing screening. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) of four (4) children's records monitored did not include a dental screening. | |||
| 2025-11-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-18 | 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 shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was conducted on 9/16/24. | |||
| 2024-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-19 | 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 number one (1), there was a can of WD-40 in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-19 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One (1) of four (4) children's files monitored did not contain a hearing screening. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-20 | 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. J. Stanback hired 8/21/23, signed this document on 9/5/23. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | 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. During the visit verification of First Aid training was not on file for S. Boyle. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | 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. During the visit verification of the completed CPR course was not on file for S. Boyle. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | 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. J. Stanback 8/21/23 did not complete this requirement until 10/3/23. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | 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. J. Stanback hired 8/21/23 signed an acknowledgement on 9/7/23. | |||
| 2023-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | 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 logs monitored during the visit indicate that a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was last conducted on 9/9/22. | |||
| 2022-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-25 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A qualifying letter for S. Boyle was not on file prior to employment. The letter on file for S. Boyle is dated 12/15/21. | |||
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