Five Star Center License
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Mountain Breeze Preschool
Marshall, NC
· Madison County
71 KATUAH DRIVE,
Marshall, NC 28753
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
57000068
License Holder
MOUNTAIN BREEZE SCHOOL
License Issued
Dec 6, 2024
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 - Meeting reduced ratios
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About the Provider
MOUNTAIN BREEZE PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in MARSHALL NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-19 | 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 lockdown drill that occurred on 2/18/26 was not documented on the drill log. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-17 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) substitute, hire date 4/1/24, did not have a staff development plan and annual staff evaluation. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | 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) new staff, hire date 8/11/25, did not have a signed receipt of the job description in their staff file. | |||
| 2025-11-17 | 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. One (1) new staff, hire date 8/11/25, did not sign the acknowledgement that they received the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill log was blank. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | 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 playground inspection was documented on 1/6/25. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff M. Meehan’s date of employment is listed as 12/16/24. The Criminal Background Check qualifying letter is dated 12/27/24. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | 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 Criminal Background Check qualifying letter for M. Meehan was not on file at the facility. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | 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 shelter-in-place/lockdown drill log was blank. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The pea gravel around the swings measured between two (2) and five (5) inches in various locations. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | 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 staff listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan were not present at the facility. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. All swings had rust at the top of the chain. One (1) swing had rubber peeling off of the swing chain. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Three (3) outlets were uncovered in the main caregiving spaces. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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. A bottle of Benadryl was kept in an unlocked backpack. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | 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. One (1) household member who is over the age of 15 did not have a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 1803 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(q) |
| An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days. One (1) household member who is over the age of 15 did not have a Criminal Background Check qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A blind on the inside door was broken with strings hanging down at eye level for a child. The playground had a garden hose laying on the playground that was unraveled and in reach of children. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two (2) outlets were uncovered in front space of classroom. The outlets were at children's level in center space. | |||
| 2024-05-23 | 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. Note: The last Lockdown was completed on 10/20/23 and 4/9/24. No emergency drill was completed for the month of January. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-20 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. Sanitation expired on 7/21/23. R. Maietta went to environmental health office to ask for the inspection. She was told she will receive the inspection next week. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-22 | 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. Last fire inspection was received on 12/7/21. This inspection is over a year old. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-01 | 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 monthly playground inspections must be maintained in the center files immediately. There are no playground inspections since August 2022. | |||
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