Child Care Center
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Mount Sylvan United Methodist
Durham, NC
· Durham County
5731 ROXBORO RD,
Durham, NC 27712
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time
Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
32000334
License Holder
MT. SYLVAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
License Issued
Nov 21, 2014
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
Mt. Sylvan Preschool has been open for 50 years and is still recognized as "the best of the best" in early childhood education. We offer breakfast, lunch and a snack daily as well as extra curricular activities such as soccer shots. We participate in community service projects monthly as we believe in taking care of our community. Mt. Sylvan is known as offering a top of the line curriculum where our children are nurtured and given everything needed for their next step in education. We have remained open during COVID-19 and are in compliance with all mandated rules. Call us at (919) 477-7389 and ask for Ms. T or Ms. Lynn to set up a tour. We can't wait to meet you and your little one!
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00am-6:00pm
- Tuesday7:00a.m-6:00p.m
- Wednesday7:00a.m-6:00p.m
- Thursday7:00a.m-6:00p.m
- Friday7:00a.m-6:00p.m
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0326-382L |
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch has deteriorated on the playground, and the surfacing is now dirt. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were completed and not documented on the incident log. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Applications were not on file for three staff. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | 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. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not on file for one staff who started employment on 1/15/26. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-162L |
| 2026-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-162L |
| 2025-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1225-162L |
| 2025-12-18 | 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. The cots in space #5E were not 18" apart or separated by partitions during nap. | |||
| 2025-10-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-27 | 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. Two staff who both started employment on 6/2/25 did not have medical reports on file. | |||
| 2025-10-27 | 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. The qualification letter for one staff expired on 8/31/25. | |||
| 2025-10-27 | 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. Three staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-17 | 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. The attendance records did not include the arrival and departure times for the children. | |||
| 2025-04-17 | 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. In space A the children's extra clothing was stored in ziploc bags in the children's cubbies. In space F a plastic bag with extra clothing was hanging on a hook and a plastic bag with toilet paper rolls was in an unlocked cabinet. All of these items were within reach of the children under three years of age. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1124-216L |
| 2024-12-05 | 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 last fire inspection was completed on 11/27/23. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Candles are allowed to burn in the office. In space F the art supplies were stored on shelves in ziploc bags accessible to the children two years of age. | |||
| 2024-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-03 | 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. Clorox wipes were not in locked storage in space B and space D. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-01 | 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 were three aerosol cans of disinfectant and sprays accessible to the children in the open room at the entrance to the cafeteria area. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation that the EMC plan had been reviewed. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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. The First Aid training for one teacher expired in March 2024. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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. The CPR training for one teacher expired in March 2024. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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. There was no documentation that the EPR plan had been reviewed. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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 child, who had two seizures in 2023, needed a Medical Action Plan on file. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-20 | 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 last documented approved fire inspection was dated 11/4/22. Durham Fire Inspections had not been contacted to request an updated inspection. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was no measurable surfacing under the swings on the smaller playground. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The playground gate separating the two playground spaces was broken. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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 staff needed to complete the training. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 1021 | 10A NCAC 09 .0710 (a-b) |
| Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher. During today's visit the "Soccer Shots" coach, who was not an employee of the center, was responsible for a group of children. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. There were no Criminal Record Check clearance letters on file for the speech therapist, who was present today, or for the "Soccer Shots" coach. Before the close of the visit, "Soccer Shots" emailed the director Criminal Record Check clearance for the coach present today. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The consultants observed that children were not being adequately supervised on four occasions during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a root on the playground. The middle of the root was above ground, and both ends of the root were below ground, creating a tripping hazard for children. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | 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. There was an aerosol can of Lysol within reach of children in classroom space #B today. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A child in classroom space #B had Diazapam with a medical permission form that expired on 1/4/22. The director stated that the child was no longer taking the medication. | |||
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