Child Care Center
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Morning Star Child Care Learning Center
Raleigh, NC
· Wake County
524 SUNNYBROOK ROAD,
Raleigh, NC 27610
Quick Facts
Capacity
49 children
Age range (listing information)
1 through 5
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Subsidized Program
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 250-1828
Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
92001000
License Holder
MORNING STAR WORLD HARVEST MINISTRIES, INC.
License Issued
Oct 7, 2025
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
The learning process begins in the first days of life. Our purpose is to provide each child with a stimulating environment that will encourage this process and meet the developmental needs of the whole child.
We are committed to promoting the intellectual, social, aesthetic and physical development of each child entrusted to our care. The children's perceptions of themselves and others will be clarified through the understanding skillful guidance of qualified adults who will assist them in group and individual experiences. Also, through literatures, music, play, creative activities, resource visitors, and experiments with nature we are able to further their educational experiences.
We provide for physical needs with nutritious diets, rest periods, physical activities, and health supervisions.
We are committed to promoting the intellectual, social, aesthetic and physical development of each child entrusted to our care. The children's perceptions of themselves and others will be clarified through the understanding skillful guidance of qualified adults who will assist them in group and individual experiences. Also, through literatures, music, play, creative activities, resource visitors, and experiments with nature we are able to further their educational experiences.
We provide for physical needs with nutritious diets, rest periods, physical activities, and health supervisions.
Hours of Operation
- Open HoursMonday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-18 | 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. The grass on the playground was over 5" tall. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-21 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. The children must walk across the parking lot to the fenced in playground. Two children did not have an updated permission to participate in activities outside the fenced in area. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-07 | 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 center's Fire Inspection expired on August 16, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | 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. Two employees first aid training expired on September 16, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | 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. Two employees CPR training expired on September 16, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | 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. Employees criminal record checks has not been linked in DCDEE's ABCMS portal. | |||
| 2025-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-12 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground inspections were completed on July 30, 2024. Inspections have not been completed and documented within the last six (6) months. | |||
| 2025-02-12 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One employee's (P. Tomlinson) CBC expired 2-12-25. A valid qualifying letter must be on file within 15 days (2-27-25) or the employee cannot be on the premises on the 16th day (2-28-25). | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-06 | 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 facilities fire inspection expired April 27, 2023. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three children's applications which contain his/her emergency information has not been updated since March and April 2023. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have the bottom part of his/her medical form completed by a doctor or health care professional within 30 days. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three out of five children did not have an updated permission to play outside the fenced in area document on file. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The Providers Health and Safety trainings expired April 2024. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Two (2) children have allergies and their allergy information was not posted in the kitchen and cafeteria. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. At least six (6) inches of mulch is required under and around the stationary equipment on the playground. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's application which contained his/her emergency information has not been updated since 10-14-22. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-26 | 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 substitute did not completed this Recognizing and Responding training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not completed the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-11 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. At least six inches of mulch is required under and around the stationary play structure on the playground. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-07 | 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/Lockdown was conducted in 8/4/22. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | 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. The last Shelter-in-place/Lockdown was conducted in 8/4/22. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not posted in the kitchen and where children eat. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill was December 10, 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The Director could not locate the EMC plan. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last recorded outdoor monthly playground inspection was on October 11, 2021. | |||
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