Five Star Center License
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Old Dock Elementary
Whiteville, NC
· Columbus County
12489 NEW BRITTON HWY EAST,
Whiteville, NC 28472
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 642-2084
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
24000133
License Holder
COLUMBUS COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Apr 26, 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 - Enhanced reduced ratios(minus one)
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About the Provider
OLD DOCK ELEMENTARY is a Five Star Center License in WHITEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-28 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. A staff member hired on August 19, 2024 has not completed the required training topics. | |||
| 2025-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-22 | 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. An Epi-pen was observed in Space #200 without the original labeled container. | |||
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. Medical action plans were not observed for a child with asthma and a child with an allergy. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-26 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Four protruding bolts were observed in the plastic border surrounding the fall zone on the playground. | |||
| 2023-09-26 | 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. An aerosol can of disinfectant was observed in an unlocked cabinet is Space #202. In addition, aerosol cans of disinfectant and bottles of bleach were observed in an unlocked cabinet in Space #200. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-26 | 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 valid qualification letter was not on file for a substitute staff member present in Space #200. This is a repeat violation from the March 8, 2022 visit. | |||
| 2022-04-26 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A substitute provider present in Space #200 has not yet completed a criminal background check for child care. This is a repeat violation from the March 8, 2022 visit. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-08 | 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 valid qualification letter was not on file until February 23, 2022 for a staff member who began employment February 7, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Four protruding bolts were observed in the border surrounding the fall zone for the stationary climber on the playground. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | 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. Negative TB test results were not provided until February 25, 2022 for a staff member who began employment February 7, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed prior to employment for a staff member employed February 7, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. This information was missing for one of the three children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. This authorization was not signed for one of the three children's files reviewed. | |||
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