Four Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Rhyme University
Dudley, NC
· Wayne County
2854 US HIGHWAY 117 S,
Dudley, NC 28333
Quick Facts
Capacity
98 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 736-1210
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
96000192
License Holder
AVP ENTERPRISES, INC
License Issued
Mar 28, 2024
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 - Bldg I cap: 60; Bldg II cap: 38
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About the Provider
We serve families wanting a preschool setting with childcare hours. We offer a "Preschool" Service to stay at home Moms that want their children to experience socialization. We also offer full day programs for working families who need longer hours of care but still want a nurturing and educational atmosphere!
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:30 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-06 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a health assessment on file before or within 30 days of admission. The child enrolled in March 2025 and the health assessment was dated for September 2025. | |||
| 2026-03-06 | 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. Staff member. J. Baker did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The first day of employment was 9/12/2025 and the training was completed 1/12/26. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The lavatories in space B2, were not kept clean, and in good repair. The toilets in this space were heavily soiled around the bottom. The sinks were heavily soiled and the walls in this are were heavily soiled. The door knob was missing from one bathroom. In space 4, there was a wet towel on the floor in the lavatory and there was items being stored on the floor. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The toilet seats in the bathrooms are in poor repair. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the bathroom located in the front room, the lid on one of the toilet tanks was broken, causing sharp edges. | |||
| 2025-03-11 | 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. Staff member C. Sexton, did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The employment date is 8-12-24 and the training was completed 3-8-2025. | |||
| 2024-10-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The baseboard was detached from the bottom of the wall in space 2. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not receive a health assessment within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled on 9-11-2023 did not receive a health assessment until 10-23-23. A child enrolled on 3-14-2023 did not receive a health assessment until 9-27-2023. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child enrolled on 3-14-2023, was not immunized within 30 days of enrollment. The immunization report date was dated for 9-27-2023. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. Toys, shelves, and tables throughout the facility were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or if visibly dirty. I observed toys, shelves, tables, carpets, sinks, and other material that were visibly dirty. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's purse was not maintained five feet from the floor in space 2 and a bottle of dish soap was stored on the counter, accessible to children, and not maintained five feet from the floor. Also in space 2, an AC wall return was not able to close, causing a pinching hazard. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | 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 storage building, located on the playground for preschool children, was left unlocked. Paint cans and other hazardous products were observed in the storage building, accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A parent's medical authorization for albuterol had expired in September 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff member hired on 3-27-2023, did not have documentation available showing the completion of the required 16 hours of orientation. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | 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. One enrolled child with a diagnosis of asthma, did not have the required medical action plan available at the facility. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff did not receive the required six hours of orientation within the first two (2) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for the school-age children. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | 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 container of disinfecting wipes was not maintained in locked storage in space 2. Sanitizer and disinfecting solution was not maintained five feet from the floor in space 2 and space 3. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags were maintained less than five feet from the floor and accessible to children in space 4. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Broken toys were observed on both playgrounds. Honeysuckle plants with sharp thorns were accessible to children on the preschool playground and the fence had sharp prongs accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-03-22 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The back fencing area, located on the preschool playground, did not measure at least four (4) feet and was not free from protrusions. | |||
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