Pumpkin Center Primary Pre-k - Lincolnton NC Five Star Center License

3970 KING WILKINSON ROAD , LINCOLNTON NC 28092
(704) 736-1394

About the Provider

Description: PUMPKIN CENTER PRIMARY PRE-K is a Five Star Center License in LINCOLNTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 55000168
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 4 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-08-16 Announced Inspection No
2023-04-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-04-21 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Authorization for one child's epi pen and two children's albuterol inhalers expired on March 1, 2023.
2023-04-21 Violation 1767 .3005 (a)(3)
The health assessment did not include a vision screening. According to one child's health assessment dated 3/4/2022, the physician indicated the vision screening "wasn’t checked at last visit, needs to be performed." This child was enrolled in NC Pre-K on August 31, 2023.
2023-04-21 Violation 1768 .3005 (a)(4)
The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. According to one child's health assessment dated 3/4/2022, the physician indicated the hearing screening "wasn’t checked at last visit, needs to be performed." This child was enrolled in NC Pre-K on August 31, 2023.
2022-11-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-05-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-05-03 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in the classroom, space #1, was dated April 4 through April 8, 2022.
2021-11-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-11-30 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. No prescription or over-the-counter medication and no topical, non-medical ointment, repellent, lotion, cream, fluoridated toothpaste, or powder shall be administered to any child without written authorization from the child's parent. In space #1, an emergency medication, Epi-Pen, for one (1) child enrolled on August 27, 2021, was not accompanied with written authorization from the parent. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a).
2021-11-30 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. One (1) child’s Epi-Pen was not in the original pharmacy labeled box.
2021-11-30 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 was not attached to the application for one (1) child enrolled on August 30, 2021. A Medical Action Plan for this child was not available for review during the visit.
2021-05-12 Unannounced Inspection No
2020-11-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2020-11-10 Violation 813 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d)
Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. An electric fan in use was observed on a shelf beside children's books. The electric fan was not mounted nor had a mesh guard.

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