Four Star Center License
RISING STARS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #2
Monroe, NC
· Union County
750 MAURICE STREET,
Monroe, NC 28112
Quick Facts
Capacity
49 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 238-0168
Four Star Center License
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Historical licensing information
License Number
90000437
License Holder
RISING STARS CHILD DEV. AND ENRICHMENT CENTER LLC
Expired
Mar 13, 2020
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
At Rising Stars we believe that the first years of a child's life is by far the most important, helping to lay the foundation for all intellectual and emotional development to follow. Through nurturing and individualized attention, we take great care to provide a warm, friendly, and fun environment for your child, while ensuring they receive the guidance and structure they need. We strive to nurture your child's ideas and imagination, acknowledge each child's individuality, and validate each personality.
Our goal is to provide a place where children know that they are accepted, loved, protected, and wanted; helping to instill in each child a strong sense of self-worth and purpose. Our job is to make sure that each child has numerous positive experiences and interactions throughout each day. It is our hope that when the day is done, and children go home, they feel happy and proud of themselves; eager to express the happenings of their day to you. Each and every day we feel privileged to have the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of a child, to join in their laughter, and to be included in their games. This is how we have chosen to spend our days. We are very tolerant individuals with an enormous amount of patience. This coupled with our love for children makes us nurturing childcare providers. We understand how difficult it must be to leave your child in someone else's care. Because of this, we can appreciate the trust you must put in us on a daily basis. Therefore, our goal is to build your trust by being professional, dependable, honest, and most importantly caring for your child the same way we would want our own children to be cared for. We view our chosen profession as a career, not as just a job. Therefore, we look forward to keeping children smiling and safe for many years to come. We feel that good communication between parent and provider is a very important part of a quality daycare. Because of this, we are committed to creating a strong bond with you and your child, helping to ensure the best start to your child's life. Our goal is that you feel completely confident and reassured when you leave your child in our care. Each child is different, unique, and special and will be treated as such. These carefree years are far too short. Therefore, we do not rush children through this fun filled time in their lives. Rather, each child is encouraged to develop and grow at their own pace. We understand that you are trusting us to care for your child, and we take this responsibility very seriously. We look forward to the opportunity to care for your child, while providing a positive influence in their life.
Our goal is to provide a place where children know that they are accepted, loved, protected, and wanted; helping to instill in each child a strong sense of self-worth and purpose. Our job is to make sure that each child has numerous positive experiences and interactions throughout each day. It is our hope that when the day is done, and children go home, they feel happy and proud of themselves; eager to express the happenings of their day to you. Each and every day we feel privileged to have the opportunity to see the world through the eyes of a child, to join in their laughter, and to be included in their games. This is how we have chosen to spend our days. We are very tolerant individuals with an enormous amount of patience. This coupled with our love for children makes us nurturing childcare providers. We understand how difficult it must be to leave your child in someone else's care. Because of this, we can appreciate the trust you must put in us on a daily basis. Therefore, our goal is to build your trust by being professional, dependable, honest, and most importantly caring for your child the same way we would want our own children to be cared for. We view our chosen profession as a career, not as just a job. Therefore, we look forward to keeping children smiling and safe for many years to come. We feel that good communication between parent and provider is a very important part of a quality daycare. Because of this, we are committed to creating a strong bond with you and your child, helping to ensure the best start to your child's life. Our goal is that you feel completely confident and reassured when you leave your child in our care. Each child is different, unique, and special and will be treated as such. These carefree years are far too short. Therefore, we do not rush children through this fun filled time in their lives. Rather, each child is encouraged to develop and grow at their own pace. We understand that you are trusting us to care for your child, and we take this responsibility very seriously. We look forward to the opportunity to care for your child, while providing a positive influence in their life.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday-Friday: 5:45am-11:45pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. I observed large branches on the preschool/school-age playground. I observed broken glass scattered in parts of both playgrounds. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | 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. I observed a hand sanitizer bottle below five feet at the entrance of the facility. In space #1, I observed a hand sanitizer bottle below five feet behind an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 886 | .0606(a)(5) |
| The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. I observed space #1 with a temperature of 78 degrees Fahrenheit, this is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In space #1 the safe sleep policy was not posted. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. I observed a medical report for one (1) staff member without the health care professional's information or signature. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) staff completed the health questionnaire after their first day of employment following their medical statement. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two (2) staff did not complete the emergency information form on or before their first day of employment. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The emergency preparedness plan and the emergency medical care plan review was not reviewed with one (1) new staff within the required timeframe in the orientation form. The operational and personnel policies review were not documented and on file for two (2) staff. Orientation for the first two weeks was not completed for one (1) staff member. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. I observed emergency drills not being conducted every three (3) months. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The preschool playground needed to meet the adequate surfacing of mulch to meet six (6) inches. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two (2) staff completed the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy after providing care to children. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-27 | 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. Fire Inspection was completed on 7/14/23 but was unsatisfactory and has not been corrected before expiration date. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu was not posted. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. There was a bottle in space four was not labeled with infant's name or date. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space four, the infant feeding plan was not completed as required | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In space two the toilet cover was off and it was reported that the toilet was not working properly. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In all spaces where children were present, carpets were visibly dirty and needed cleaning. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the toddler and preschool playgrounds there was several tripping hazards, small shards of glass were scattered through out both playground. There was also a bucket of standing water on the preschool playground. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 886 | .0606(a)(5) |
| The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. The temperature in space one was 78 degrees. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space one the monthly attendance was not completed. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. An epi-pen and medication did not have the correct medical action plan on file. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the preschool playground the mulch was compacted and was not the correct depth. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18' apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #1 I observed children's cots and mats less than 18 inches apart. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. In space #1, I observed seven (7) children. The space capacity for this space is six (6) children. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, one (1) teacher was observed with seven (7) children between the ages of 12-24 months old. | |||
| 2023-02-28 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Two (2) staff files did not have medical record separate from their personnel file. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. I observed lesson plans not posted in spaces #1 and #2. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | 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. I observed outlets uncovered in spaces #1, #2 and space #3. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In the preschool playground I observed a ripped bag of trash hanging from the fence. In the toddler playground I observed a deck with protruding nails. I observed on both playgrounds several large tree limbs. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff file for N. B was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Space #2 did not have an attendance record available for review. | |||
| 2022-08-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. (This is a repeat violation). | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1 and #2, arrival times were not present for each child present. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | 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 space #2. We observed an activity plan dated for July 25, 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In space #1 there were not enough materials to provide a variety of play experiences for children. The dramatic center had no materials for children to play with. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The toddler outdoor learning environment had several openings at the front and back of the deck measuring at 11 inches. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. We observed trash and debris on both playgrounds during today's monitoring visit. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | 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. Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in the front entrance hallway near the door on a power strip. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | 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 staff member (A.B) did not complete certification for First Aid Training as of today's date. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | 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 staff member (A.B) did not complete certification for CPR Training as of today's date. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space #1 the staff member (A.B) was observed with seven (7) children age ranging from one years of age to two years of age. The classroom group size only allowed six (6) children to be cared for in space #1. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | 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. All staff members did not receive annually information regarding the EPR plan. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. We did not observe a smoking and tobacco restricting the usage at the entrance of the center. | |||
| 2022-08-01 | 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 member (A.B) did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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