Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Preschool Connection Learning Academy
Belmont, NC
· Gaston County
102 GLENWAY STREET,
Belmont, NC 28012
Quick Facts
Capacity
82 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000548
License Holder
PRESCHOOL CONNECTION, INC.
License Issued
Jan 8, 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
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About the Provider
PRESCHOOL CONNECTION LEARNING ACADEMY is a Five Star Center License in BELMONT NC, with a maximum capacity of 82 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider also participates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-01 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 #4, one (1) tube of Eucerin Baby sensitive Mineral Zinc Oxide Protection Sunscreen Lotion expired December 2024, and one (1) tube of Black Girl Kids Sunscreen expired March 2026. | |||
| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-23 | 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. In Space #4, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was last updated on August 20, 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-23 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 #1, one (1) bottle of Children’s Tylenol Dye Free Pain Relief expired November 2023 and one (1) tube of Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen expired March 2024. In Space #3, one (1) tube of Neutrogena Pure and Free Baby Sunscreen expired June 2023. | |||
| 2024-04-23 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the playground under the stationary play structure measured two (2) to four (4) inches across the fall zone. The required depth of mulch based on the critical height of the stationary play structure is six (6) inches. | |||
| 2023-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-18 | 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 most recent Staff Development Plan for one (1) staff member, employed on September 19, 2001, was completed on January 11, 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #2, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) bottle of Children's Tylenol expired on February 22, 2023. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-12 | 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 conducted on July 29, 2020. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on March 30, 2022, and one (1) staff member, employed on July 28, 2022, did not complete First Aid Training within the first ninety (90) days of hire. Both staff members completed the First Aid Training during today’s visit. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on March 30, 2022, and one (1) staff member, employed on July 28, 2022, did not complete CPR Training within the first ninety (90) days of hire. Both staff members completed the CPR training during today’s visit. | |||
| 2022-12-12 | 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. In Space #1, one child with a chronic condition, who is prescribed an Albuterol Sulfate HFA Inhaler for long term use, did not have a medical action plan on file. | |||
| 2022-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-14 | 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. On the bus used to transport children, there was one (1) bottle of Lucky Super Soft Hand Sanitizer and one (1) bottle of Hand Sanitizer Unscented Topical Solution, both with multiple warnings, in the cup holder. In the van used to transport children, there was one (1) Be Smart Get Prepared Instant Cold Compress with multiple warnings in an unlocked first aid kit under the seat. | |||
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