Three Star Center License
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My School Child Care
Morehead City, NC
· Carteret County
3415 EATON DRIVE,
Morehead City, NC 28557
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
16000207
License Holder
ROSE ISLAND ACADEMIES INC.
License Issued
Jan 16, 2020
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
MY SCHOOL CHILD CARE is a Three Star Center License in MOREHEAD CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 199 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1,2,6,7,and 8 activity plans for the group of children in care was not posted. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Doors in Spaces 5 and 8 were observed to be in need of repair. In Space 5, the bottom threshold has come loose, exposing sharp edges, and there is a hole on the classroom side of the door. In Space 8, the door casing has rusted metal with exposed sharp edges accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | 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. Electrical outlets in 7 and 10 were not covered. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medicines in space 7,8, and 10 did not have all the required information on the parents medication authorization. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. All veteran staff's files monitored is in need of an annual health questionnaire completed. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | 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. All veteran staff files monitored is in need of the annual update for the staff's emergency information. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Four of the staff files monitored did not receive on-going training hours since 2024. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Pictures for children being transported were not in the vehicle. | |||
| 2026-09-09 | 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 EPR Plan was not updated since 2016. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-247L |
| 2026-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 491 | .0511(b)(1) |
| Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs. On August 19, 2026, the teacher in Space 7, did not respond to the six(1) children, aged one-years-old, due to being in the restroom located inside the classroom. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces 2 and 3, current activity plans were not posted for the group of children. | |||
| 2026-08-26 | 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 spaces 1, 2, and 7 plastic bags were found in cubbies of the children accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-260L |
| 2026-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-032L |
| 2026-07-30 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In spaces 1,2,7,and 8 current activity plans were not posted. | |||
| 2026-07-30 | 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 6, plastic bags were observed under the unlocked changing table accessible to infant children. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0726-032L |
| 2026-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-250L |
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On July 2, 2026, one seven-year-old child was unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | 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. In space 2, space 5, and space 12 electrical outlets/ power strips that were not in use were not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0626-250L |
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space 12, one three-year-old child was left unsupervised in the classroom. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 539 | .2508(e)(1-5) |
| When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per 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. In space 11, school-aged children were watching Disney’s Descendants during naptime and stated that they watch movies every day during rest time. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space 6, documentation for two sleeping infants was not recorded. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | 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. Staff members yell, use harsh tones, and use inappropriate language towards children and/or in front of children. | |||
| 2026-06-24 | Violation | 908 | .1803(b) |
| Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. One-year-old children were placed in toddler-sized floor style cubbies for time-out as a form of discipline. Two-year-old children were directed to go to the corner for time-out as a form of discipline. Children throughout the facility were made to take a break for an extended amount of time. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space 3 and 7, children under the age of three was offered screen time. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space 9 the floors were peeling in the bathroom by the threshold. In space 4, the floor was peeling by the drain in the bathroom closest to the outside playground door. In space 1, the floor was bubbling by the threshold to the bathroom. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In 11 of the indoor spaces (excluding space 5) paint was observed peeling and not in good repair. The air vents in all spaces were not kept clean and potential fungal growth was observed. On the hallway ceiling outside of the office, potential fungal growth was observed. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 10, written authorization and instructions for a child's inhaler was not observed. In space 7, 3 diaper creams did not have written authorization forms. In space 8, 2 diaper creams did not have written authorization forms. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 3, medication authorization for 2 diaper creams did not include all required information. One diaper cream was missing the name of the diaper cream. One diaper cream was missing the dates to be given. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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 1,2, and 3 plastic bags were accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2026-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0126-060L |
| 2026-01-22 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space 8 and 9, staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by having fast food and energy drinks in the classroom. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0126-060L |
| 2026-01-14 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Per administrative report, children have been cared for in the office on occasion. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | 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. Of the eleven classrooms in use, six classrooms had outlets uncovered. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | 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 3,6,8,and 12 hand sanitizer was not stored above 5 feet and in reach of children. In space 8 and 12, there were aerosol cans not stored in locked storage and in the reach of children. | |||
| 2026-01-14 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In spaces 7,8,and 9, staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors had Mt. Dew, Alanis, and potato chips. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A can of Starbucks coffee energy drink and Bojangles styrofoam cup were observed in two spaces. Both drinks were visible and within arm's reach of the children. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the one year olds, there were two deep holes in the artificial turf next to the concrete. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | 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 classroom space #7 trash bags and plastic bags were located on the counter area and in space #8, trash bags were located on the counter/diaper area, all accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | 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. One staff members First Aid certification expired October 24, 2024. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | 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. One staff members CPR expired October 24, 2024. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed on March 26, 2024, completed health and safety training on April 13, 2025. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1124-296L |
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Today, there was not a current activity plan for all children enrolled in the younger infant room nor the older infant classroom. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 530 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle. During the review of camera footage on December 1, 2024, a staff member fed an infant a bottle while the infant was in a bouncy seat. Today, when we entered the younger infant classroom, an empty bottle was in a bouncy seat with an infant. | |||
| 2024-12-04 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. During the review of camera footage on December 1, 2024, in the classroom for younger infants, an infant was asleep in a bouncy seat. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In classroom spaces 3 and 6, the activity plan was not current nor posted. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In the bathroom between spaces 1 & 2, the flooring around the toilets is in disrepair and doesn't cover the area near the wall and toilet fixture. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled on 8/25/24 and the health assessment was not file. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member did not complete health and safety training within one year of employment. Health and safety trainings were due July 6, 2023. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 1902 | .1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Two (2) staff members professional development plans were not reviewed annually. One plan review was due July 6, 2024, and the other plan review was September 11, 2024. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. One (1) child enrolled on June 5, 2023 did not have a copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed by the parent indicating it had been explained to the parents of a newly enrolled child. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-437L |
| 2024-09-11 | 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. Four staff members have not completed certification in First Aid. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | 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. Three staff members have not completed certification in CPR training. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | 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 members have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2024-09-11 | Violation | 1947 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(f) |
| An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified. One staff member on a provisional criminal background qualification letter was left alone with a group of two year olds. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 325 | .1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. In classrooms space #7, the staff member quickly moved from child to child lifting them and placing them firmly on their mats for nap time. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans were not posted in five (5) out of ten (10) classrooms. Three classrooms had activity plans dated for October 2023 posted. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation was not completed for three new staff members. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | 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. Training was not completed for one new staff member that was employed on 3/26/24. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space two (2) there were ten (10) two (2) year old children with one caregiver. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | 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. Qualification letters were not file for two staff members. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | 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. Four staff members have not completed Child Maltreatment training within 90 day of employment. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-264L |
| 2024-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-264L |
| 2024-02-26 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One caregiver alone in the classroom for two year olds was asleep and napped during the children's naptime. | |||
| 2024-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-104L |
| 2024-02-15 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Incident reports were available on Brightwheel but didn't include all the required information. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-19 | 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. In classroom space #1, a diaper ointment and the permission form had expired. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member completed three of the five required on-going training hours. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | 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. Medical exam was not on file for two children. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In classroom space #7, a Burger King cup and a plastic bottle of Dr. Pepper was located on a countertop accessible to the Children in care. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member employed on August 9, 2022 has not completed Health and Safety Trainings. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Permission to Administer over the counter topical creams were expired in Spaces 1 and 6. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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. Medical report was not on file for two staff members. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB test or screening was not on file for two staff members. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation was not on file that seven staff members received 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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 staff members have not completed a First Aid course within 90 days of their hire date. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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 staff members have not completed a CPR course within 90 days of their hire date. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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. The signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not signed and acknowledged of receipt for three staff members. | |||
| 2023-05-11 | 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. Four staff members did not complete recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Materials and toys in classroom space #8 were not sufficient in quantity and multiple were not available. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In classrooms #1, #2, #3, there was not a current lesson plan available. | |||
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