Five Star Center License
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River Dell Elementary School
Clayton, NC
· Johnston County
12100 BUFFALO ROAD,
Clayton, NC 27520
Quick Facts
Capacity
54 children
Age Range
3 through 7
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 553-1977
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
51000565
License Holder
JOHNSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Mar 25, 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 - Developmental Day Certified; Meeting enhanced ratios minus 1
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About the Provider
Johnston County Schools is located in eastern NC and serves more than 33,900 students within our 44 fully accredited schools.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-16 | 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. All laundry detergent was stored on a table by the teacher's desk, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for November, 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification of review of the EMC plan was not available for two staff members with hire dates of 10-1-24 and 9-30-24. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | 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. Current emergency information was not available for the two substitutes present in the classrooms. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of review of the EPR plan was not available for two staff members with hire dates of 10-1-24 and 9-30-24. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | 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. Verification of review of the policy was not available for one staff member with hire date of 10-1-24. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-08 | 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. Verification of completion of a First Aid course with in the first ninety days of employment was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 9-15-23. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | 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. Verification of completion of a CPR course with in the first ninety days of employment was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 9-15-23. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-20 | 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. One outlet by the teacher assistants' desk was not covered or in use. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | 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. Three containers of bleach and one aerosol can of Concept Deodorant Spray were stored in an unlocked cabinet in an unlocked closet in space 122. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed prior to employment for the substitute in space 512. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 1755 | .2902 (f) |
| Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Thirteen children were observed on the playground with two staff members, while the third staff member was inside the classroom. Later in the visit, eleven children were outside with one staff member, while the other two staff members were inside. A one to six staff/child ratio was not maintained. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not available for the substitute in space 512. | |||
| 2023-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-15 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff members did not have a current health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-05-15 | 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. Two staff members have not completed the required First Aid training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-05-15 | 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. Two staff members have not completed the required CPR training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-05-15 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not file and available for review at the facility for two staff members. | |||
| 2023-05-15 | 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. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with two staff members. Signed statements acknowledging that the policy was reviewed was also not on file. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-29 | 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. Three outlets in a power strip in space 122 were not covered or in use. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | 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 spray bottle of Avistate-D Disinfectant Cleaner was stored on top of a cabinet in the bathroom in space 122. Bleach and multiple aerosol cans of air freshener were stored in a cabinet in space 512; the key was stored in the lock, therefore the cabinet could not be considered locked. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | 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. An Emergency Information form was not completed by one staff member in space 512 since 8-26-21. | |||
| 2022-09-29 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The qualification letter issued 7-1-22 for one of the staff members in space 122 was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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