Five Star Center License
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Ocracoke Pre-k
Ocracoke, NC
· Hyde County
120 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD,
Ocracoke, NC 27960
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
48000026
License Holder
HYDE COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Jun 14, 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
License Conditions: Other - Meets enhanced ratios minus one (1)
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About the Provider
OCRACOKE PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in Ocracoke NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated November 17 - 21, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation of a monthly fire drills was not available for November 2025 and January 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-15 | 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. Completion of emergency drills since the start of the 2025-26 school year was not documented on the Emergency Drill Log. | |||
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-18 | 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. The following cleaning products were stored out of reach of children in an unlocked cabinet: full strength Clorox bleach, Febreze Aerosol Spray, Goof Off Adhesive Remover, Scentsy Counter Clean Spray (non-aerosol). | |||
| 2025-11-18 | 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. In the hallway leading to the bathrooms, a staff member’s backpack with a bottle of Excedrin and three individual Pain Reliever packets, was stored on a hook so that the backpack and medication were within reach of children and not maintained in locked storage. A staff backpack on top of the refrigerator contained a bottle of Tylenol. It was out of reach of children but was not locked. | |||
| 2025-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. In one of two children's files reviewed, verification of receipt of the Summary of NC Law was not available. | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. In one of two children's files reviewed, verification of receipt of the parent handbook was not available. | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. In one of two children's files reviewed, verification of receipt of the Parent Participation Plan was not available. | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 1316 | .0802 (c)(4) |
| Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. In one of two children's files reviewed, the parent did not complete the Health Care Needs section. | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. In one of two children's files reviewed, the statement to participate in off-premise activities was not available. In the second file the parent checked "yes" and "no" for the statement of authorization for off-premise activities. | |||
| 2024-09-03 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. In one of two children's files reviewed, verification of receipt of the Prevention of Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not available. | |||
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