Five Star Center License
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Out Of The Box Childcare Center
Edenton, NC
· Chowan County
701B NORTH BROAD STREET,
Edenton, NC 27932
Quick Facts
Capacity
31 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
21000063
License Holder
DOWNING, JONTHAN R
License Issued
Jan 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 - Outdoor play in fenced area only.
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About the Provider
OUT OF THE BOX CHILDCARE CENTER is a Five Star Center License in EDENTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 31 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Two Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-14 | 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. Training certificates maintained on file for four employees verified that CPR training completed was obtained through an agency that is not approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee completed CPR training within 90 days of employment as required. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | 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. Training certificates maintained on file for four employees verified that first aid training completed was obtained through an agency that is not approved by the Division of Child Development and Early Education. Documentation was not on file to verify one employee completed CPR training within 90 days of employment as required. | |||
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) |
| Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. A review of training certificates on file verified that four employees completed first aid/CPR training through an online training program. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 444 | .1005(b)(5) |
| A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. A schedule listing the field trip to Colonial Park was not posted in the participating classroom or in the center today. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 481 | .1005(b)(6) |
| A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list with names of preschool children participating on the field trip was not left at the center today. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 536 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. Milk served to children was observed on top of a cubby from 11:30am to 12:50pm, losing adequate temperature prior to serving to children. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. Containers of food was placed on the diaper changing table prior to serving to children. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1106 | GS 110-91(13) |
| Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. Ten preschool children were transported on a field trip were not placed in the appropriate individual device for their ages. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. Two asthma inhalers were observed on the floor of a vehicle that is accessible to children used to transport for a field trip. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One permission slip on file for a preschool child participating in a field trip today did not include where the child was being transport. | |||
| 2026-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-10 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children's hands were not washed prior to eating snack in Space 1a and after diaper changes in Space 1b. | |||
| 2026-03-10 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One caregiver was observed providing care for thirteen (13) children ranging from ages two (2) to six (6) years old. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Seventeen (17) children were cared for in a space with the licensing capacity for fifteen (15) children @ 30 sq. ft. per child. | |||
| 2026-02-26 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) caregiver provided care to seventeen (17) children ranging from ages three (3) to nine (9) in Space #1A. | |||
| 2025-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1025-422L |
| 2025-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-422L |
| 2025-11-07 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. Children one (1) year of age were grouped four (4) year old children in Space 1A. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. Four children hands were not washed after diaper changing. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | 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). The criminal background check qualification was not renewed for one employee (J. White)on or before the expiration date of October 12, 2025. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | 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. First Aid training was not renewed for one employee on or before the expiration date of November 4, 2025. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | 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. CPR training was not renewed for one employee on or before the expiration date of November 4, 2025. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff/child ratios were not met when one (1) caregiver was observed providing care for seven children ranging from ages one (1) to four (4) years old. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | 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 one employee (J. White). | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two wooden benches on the playground used by children were cracked exposing sharp edges and splintering wood. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Annual review of the center’s emergency medical care plan could not be verified. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The staff development plan and staff evaluation on file for one employee hired on March 6, 2025, was dated September 6, 2024; therefore, it was not updated annually. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | 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. Documentation verifying annual review of the center’s EPR plan with staff was not on file. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Violation | 1837 | .0205(b) |
| Court orders related to the custody of a child were not followed resulting in unauthorized parental access to the center. Documentation was not on file for one employee acknowledging review of the center’s shaken baby syndrome policy. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-11 | 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 #1, there were four (4) out of five (5) cups/ water bottles on top of the children’s cubbies not labeled with child’s name and date. | |||
| 2024-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-176L |
| 2024-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-176L |
| 2024-07-25 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #3 children ranged in ages of five(5) months to two(2) years of age. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-27 | 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 Microban disinfectant spray was on the top shelf above the sink in space three. | |||
| 2023-11-27 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Today three(3) out of the five(5) records reviewed did not have documetation updated annually. | |||
| 2023-11-27 | 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. Today three(3) out of the five(5) records did not have documetation updated annually | |||
| 2023-06-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In two(2)out of three(3) spaces a current activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast 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 two(2) there were two(2) unlabeled bottles of infant formula located in the small refrigerator. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | 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. Safe sleep checks were not available for 3/6/2023 for two infants that were present on this day. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-12 | 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 Great Value Citrus Scent disinfectant spray was on top of the refrigerator. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | 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 one(1) children had access to a room used for handwashing that contains Swiffer pads stored in plastic Food Lion bags under the sink. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space two(2) and space three(3) the daily attendance was not available for 12/12/22. | |||
| 2022-06-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-05 | 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 three years for the date of issuance). The three-year CBC for a staff member expired on 3/19/2021. A new qualification letter was not completed until 5/11/2021. The three-year CBC for the owner expired on 5/17/2019. A new qualification letter was not completed until 6/22/2021. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 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. A bottle of Bar Keeper's Friend Soft Cleanser was stored in an unlocked cabinet below a sink in an alcove accessible to children in Space 1. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 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 Space 1, Baby Dove Wash, Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy, an empty container of hand sanitizer, a tube of Neosporin, a tube of Hydrocortisone Cream, and a battery were stored in three different backpacks within reach of children. In Space 2, a tube of Desitin and a tube of A&D Diaper Cream were stored in diaper bags within reach of children. In the unlocked, open office, a bottle of prescription medication was stored on the administrator's desk. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 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 stored within reach of children, younger than three years of age, in Space 1. | |||
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