Four Star Center License
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Quest At Startown Elementary
Newton, NC
· Catawba County
4119 STARTOWN ROAD,
Newton, NC 28658
Quick Facts
Capacity
99 children
Age Range
5 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
18000536
License Holder
CATAWBA COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Aug 12, 2026
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 - Age range extended to 14 years old.
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About the Provider
QUEST AT STARTOWN ELEMENTARY is a Four Star Center License in NEWTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 99 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 5 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 | 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. One (1) permission to administer form for a child with a DOB 1/2/19, had a permission to administer form for Ventolin HFA 90mcg (inhaler) that the permission to administer expired on 3/2/26. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | 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. Three medication permission to administer forms for prescription emergency medications did not provide all required information. Medication permission to administer for a child with a DOB of 7/16/17, did not include accurate dates of the standing order to administer, the date listed was 10/30/25 – 10/30/25. Medication permission to administer for a child with a DOB of 1/2/19, did not include the medication expiration date of 9/15/26. Medication permission to administer for a child with a DOB of 8/24/15, did not include the dates of the standing order to administer and did not include the medication expiration date of 12/5/26. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-14 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-22 | 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. Medication permission to administer forms were not on file for 4 Ventolin HFA inhalers that were present. There was 1 emergency medication permission to administer form that was present but did not list the dates of the standing orders. | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child with a birth date of 11/22/2015 had an application on file that did not contain information related to the child’s specific health care needs. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1441 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(f) |
| An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training. One Teacher with a hire date of 10/30/2023 did not have record of completing BSAC training on file within 3 months of hire. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | 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. One permission to administer form did not list valid permission to administer dates, the child’s name, child’s date of birth, and the medication expiration date. One permission to administer form had an expiration date of 11/17/2023. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. No daily schedule for before school or full days was posted for review. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A black plastic barrier around the mulch on the playground was broken with sharp edges exposed. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-01 | 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 the cafeteria, I observed to containers of liquid hand sanitizer on tables below five vertical feet from the floor. The hand sanitizer was placed on top of a cabinet above five feet today. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-14 | 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. There were 11 electrical outlets in the cafeteria that did not have safety covers. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Ms. Sabastian stated that I fire inspection was conducted recently but did not have the inspection available for review. | |||
| 2022-04-14 | 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 was for the week of March 28th. | |||
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