Five Star Center License
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Pathways Elementary Head Start Pre-k
Hillsborough, NC
· Orange County
431 STROUDS CREEK,
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
68000374
License Holder
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Apr 11, 2018
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 reduced ratios.
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About the Provider
PATHWAYS ELEMENTARY HEAD START PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in HILLSBOROUGH NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on May 6, 2025. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-10 | 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 508 Lysol and Clorox wipes, dish detergent, cleaners, and bleach were stored in a unlocked closet. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-09 | 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. Outlet in Room 508 did not have outlet covers. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | 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 can of Chewing Gum and Candle Wax Remover as well as a can of Microban Sanitizing Spray was located on a shelf in Room 508. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC was not updated to reflect an individual that is on premise at all times while the children are in care. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. E. Bluford did not have an updated Health Questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | 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. E. Bluford did not have an updated Emergency Information form. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. K. Mattison-Williamson did not have a CBC on file. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A. Ramirez required information was not available for review during the visit. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS was not updated with current staff. | |||
| 2025-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-16 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was last documented on September 18, 2023. | |||
| 2025-04-16 | 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 child that is transported in the afternoon did not have a written permission to transport form signed by a parent for review. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-17 | 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. "A medical action plan for Febrile Seizure was not on file for a child, Y.T., who has two medications for use when needed." | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. "For two children, Z.G. and Y. S, there was no confirmation of receiving a written notification regarding tobacco restrictions on file." | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-10 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-10-10 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. At least one staff member did not complete the health and safety training within five years since the last training was completed in 2017. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. 'None of the staff record was available for review for one staff member. The pre-K Speciialist stated all staff records are maintained on site except the HR related documents' | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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. "Criminal background check qualification letter was not on file for Angela Hicks. She's been working in the classroom since the school resumed in August." | |||
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