Five Star Center License
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Rainbow Child Care Center
Cary, NC
· Wake County
101 OCEANA PLACE,
Cary, NC 27513
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 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
92003918
License Holder
KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC
License Issued
Sep 23, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Accreditation
Yes
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
RAINBOW CHILD CARE CENTER is a Five Star Center License in CARY NC, with a maximum capacity of 199 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-16 | 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). One caregiver present at the operation was observed have a background check that expired 12/2025. A background check was submitted and is in progress but a qualification letter is not yet available. The employee was stated to be on medical leave and recently returned. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-30 | 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 documented fire inspection was completed August 2024. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Registration for one vehicle used for transportation was observed to be expired. | |||
| 2025-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-296L |
| 2025-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-01 | 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 operation was observed to not have a roster in the ABCMS system. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-04 | 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 cabinet in room #3 had a broken latch and contained a spray bottle labeled "bathroom cleaner". This cabinet was accessible to children and on floor level in the main area of the room. This was corrected when the Assistant Director moved the cleaner to a safe location. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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). One person present during inspection did not renew their background check prior to its expiration. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. 2 vehicles used to transport children did not have current registration. One vehicle's registration expired 5/24. Safety inspections were observed completed in 2024 but there was no proof of registration renewal. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. The operation's EPR plan was last updated March 2023. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing at the ends of the slides on both playgrounds and beneath the swings on the large playground did not have a measurable depth. | |||
| 2025-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-215A |
| 2024-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-176L |
| 2024-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-215A |
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-13 | 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 observed completed 3/23/23 and is past the 12 month period. | |||
| 2024-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-425A |
| 2024-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-425A |
| 2024-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing in all outdoor areas was below the minimum requirement. Measured depth below swings was less than 1 inch. Ends of slides were measured between 1 inch and less than 1 inch. | |||
| 2023-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff file reviewed did not have completion of maltreatment training in the file. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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