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New Horizons Preschool, Inc.
Clemmons, NC
· Forsyth County
6395 CEPHIS DRIVE,
Clemmons, NC 27012
Quick Facts
Capacity
120 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
34001358
License Holder
NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC.
License Issued
Sep 16, 2021
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 - Meets Enhanced Ratios Minus One
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About the Provider
NEW HORIZONS PRESCHOOL, INC. is a Five Star Center License in CLEMMONS NC, with a maximum capacity of 120 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 523 | .0508(g)(3) |
| The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The activity plans in Spaces 6, 7, 8, and 9 did not include a daily gross motor activity. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 7, there was one area rug that had a corner sticking up that was a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 was one expired medication permission in Space 2 and Space 6. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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, there were twelve(12) plastic bags accessible in a cabinet. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Fifteen(15) staff did not have a current annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. Fifteen(15) staff did not have a current emergency form on file. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. One staff did not have first aid training from an approved training organization. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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. An emergency drill was not conducted in December 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-20 | 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. There were six diaper creams, sunscreens, and bug sprays that did not have permission to administer on file. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | 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 five authorizations for administering diaper creams, sunscreens and bug sprays that were expired. | |||
| 2025-08-20 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 6, the attendance was not documented for 8/19/2025. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space 4, there was one bottle that was not dated. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground, there was a wooden stove with three screws that were protruding. In Space 6, there were vinyl blocks that need to be replaced due to damaged corners. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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. Twelve staff had expired First Aid certification. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | 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. Twelve staff member had expired CPR certification. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One enrolled child did not have a signed statement on file that the discipline policy was received. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-20 | 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, there were three plastic bags in an accessible cabinet. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | 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. Sleep charts were not current for the current week. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | 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. An emergency drill was not conducted in June 2024. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One staff did not have the required medical report on file. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In Space 2, there were four battery operated toys that were not working. In Space 4, there was one battery operated toy that was not working. In Space 6, there were two battery operated toys that were not working. In Space 8, there were seven cardboard blocks that were damaged and need to be replaced. Three walking toys on the playground that were visibly dirty and missing a piece need to be replaced. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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 Space 8, there was one expired emergency medication. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections for December/January were not completed and accessible on site. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. Orientation completed was not filled out and signed on form for a new staff member. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. Emergency medical information was not available for one enrolled child. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam record was not on file for one enrolled child. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Three damaged balls, a damaged hula hoop, and broken shovel were on the preschool playground. These were removed during the visit. In Space 2, there was a torn cover for the cots that needs to be replaced. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | 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. One bottle of white-out with three warnings on the label was in an unlocked drawer in Space 9. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One emergency medication was not in original prescription box and did not have written instructions with it. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Two foam boards were accessible to children under 3 in Space 7. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | 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. One enrolled infant did not have current sleep charts for this week in Space 4. In Space 1, sleep charts did not have dates for this week for three enrolled infants. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | 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. One medical report was not on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | 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. An emergency drill was last conducted on 2/13/2023 and was not conducted every three months. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | 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 was not reviewed annually. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 3/3/23, a staff member left a 2-year-old child unsupervised in a classroom, while the staff member took the remaining children to the playground. On a single date during the week of 11/14/2022 through 11/18/2022, a staff member left a 2-year-old child unsupervised in a bathroom with the door closed, while the child was crying. On a single date in October or November 2022, a staff member left 2-year-old child unsupervised in a classroom, while the staff member took the remaining children outside to the playground. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 903 | GS 110-91(10); .1803(a) |
| Corporal punishment was used. A staff member spanked a child with their hand to manage behavior. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 432 | GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1) |
| The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. The director and staff moved puppets and writing materials into the book/writing area in space 6 because there were not three different materials available for play in this space. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. Several books that were ripped and in disrepair were removed from space 5. A bench with several broken wooden pieces was removed from the playground where it was accessible to children during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. One outlet in space 5 was not covered. This was covered during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The Department may prevent an individual from being a child care provider if the Department determines that the individual is a habitually excessive user of alcohol, illegally uses narcotic or other impairing drugs, or is mentally or emotionally impaired to an extent that may be injurious to children. Two staff members with child care responsibilities admitted to using illegal impairing drugs, a violation of North Carolina General Statute 110-90.2(b)(1) regarding mandatory child care providers' criminal history checks. | |||
| 2022-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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