Four Star Center License
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Mustard Seed Ministry Childcare
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
5656 CAROLINA BEACH ROAD,
Wilmington, NC 28412
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
65000989
License Holder
MUSTARD SEED, LLC
License Issued
Aug 18, 2022
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
MUSTARD SEED MINISTRY CHILDCARE is a Four Star Center License in WILMINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-04 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. An infant in space 1 was observed eating baby food; however, his feeding plan stated he only drinks formula. | |||
| 2026-02-04 | 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. Diapers covered in plastic were observed under the diaper changing table in space 4 and accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-02-04 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A child, two years of age, had a medical report on file; however, it was not signed by a medical professional. | |||
| 2025-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-04 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Three (3) diaper creams in space 4 were not disposed of or returned to the parent after the course of the treatment was completed. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-11 | 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. A fire inspection was completed December 18, 2023 and a re-inspection was not scheduled until January 2025 and completed January 30, 2025. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child who has an emergency medication (Epi-Pen) in space 4, did not have a medication permission form on file. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | 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). A staff members' qualification letter expired August 21, 2024, and the staff member did not complete and submit required forms prior to the expiration. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | 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 staff members' qualification letter expired August 21, 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-399A |
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-258A |
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-399A |
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | 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. Leftover diaper cream was not returned to the parent or discarded after the course of the treatment. It was removed today. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-258A |
| 2024-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-399A |
| 2024-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-306L |
| 2024-07-01 | 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. Open electrical outlets were observed in spaces 1 and 4. | |||
| 2024-07-01 | 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. Plastic bags were observed in space 4 within reach of children. | |||
| 2024-05-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-399A |
| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-399A |
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member used a harsh tone and/or derogatory statements when speaking to multiple two-year-old children on various instances. | |||
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A staff member pulled and dragged a two-year-old child by one arm and forcefully sat them in timeout. The same staff member picked up another two-year-old child under the arms and plopped them on the ground in timeout. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-19 | 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 approved fire inspection was dated January 13, 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Children 4-5 years old in space 5 were watching The Bernstein Bears. This activity was not logged nor did it coincide with the activity plan. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | Violation | 865 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(9)(a-d) |
| A child was given over the counter medication without written authorization from a parent to follow the direction of the NC State Health Director during a public health emergency and/or the authorization did not contain the required information. A&D ointment for an infant in space 2 did not have signed authorization from a parent. Additionally, multiple over-the-counter ointments in spaces 1 and 2 did not contain all required information. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | 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 staff members last annual staff evaluation and staff development plan was from May 2022. | |||
| 2024-02-19 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Four of the nine children's files reviewed today did not include allergy information and unique behavior characteristics. | |||
| 2024-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-258A |
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1123-258A |
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On June 12, 2023, a staff member picked up a two-year-old child abruptly and forced the child to sit down on the floor. On November 13, 2023, the same staff member pulled a two-year-old child by the arm forcing them to sit down on the floor. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2023-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-03 | 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. Three diaper cream forms in Space 3 were expired and medications were not returned to the parent after authorization had expired. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not mailed to the child care consultant within seven days after medical treatment was received. Copies of the incident report were obtained today. | |||
| 2023-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills have not been completed since November 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | 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. There were multiple diaper creams in spaces 3 and 4 that were not returned to the parents after the course of the treatment was completed. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections completed in January and February 2023 were completed by a staff member who has not been trained in playground safety. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment record was not on file for two children who have been enrolled more than 30 days. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | 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. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills have not been completed since September 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | 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 person listed responsible for determining the degree of care needed, contacting medical resource, and determining appropriate transportation was not on the premise during the first hour of my visit. | |||
| 2022-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-29 | 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. A staff member who started employment on April 18, 2022 has not completed her certification in CPR. | |||
| 2022-08-29 | 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. A staff member who started employment on April 18, 2022 has not completed her certification in First Aid. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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