Five Star Center License
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Riverside Pre-kindergarten
Newland, NC
· Avery County
8020 US 19E HWY S,
Newland, NC 28657
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 765-9414
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
06000032
License Holder
Avery County Schools
License Issued
Apr 30, 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
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About the Provider
RIVERSIDE PRE-KINDERGARTEN is a Five Star Center License in NEWLAND NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans posted was dated 2/9/2026-2/13/2026. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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. Two (2) electrical outlets were observed uncovered (one (1) by the sink and one (1) under the teacher’s desk on a power strip). | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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. One (1) bag of equate cough drops were observed in the teachers unlocked desk drawer. One (1) instant cold pack was observed in the first aid kit. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was documented on 11/10/2025. A playground inspection was completed during the visit. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | 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. The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/2026. The previous drill was completed on 10/9/2025. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. Two (2) teacher bags were sitting on the floor under the teacher desk. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-14 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not observed posted in the classroom. | |||
| 2025-11-14 | 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. Five (5) electrical outlets were observed uncovered, on a power strip located under the television in the hallway outside of the restrooms. **REPEAT VIOLATION** | |||
| 2025-11-14 | 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 child care operator has not notified the Division of the five (5) staff, including the administrator, that are hired by Riverside Pre-Kindergarten. | |||
| 2025-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-02 | 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. While monitoring the classroom, I observed two (2) uncovered electrical outlets on the power strip under the teacher’s desk. One (1) uncovered electrical outlet to the left of the exterior door behind the Huggies wipe box on the table | |||
| 2024-11-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-25 | 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. While monitoring the indoor space, I observed the tall cabinet to the right of the classroom sink was unlocked. The cabinet contained Clorox wipes. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-01 | 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. Staff member hired 6/11/2012 First Aid expired 5/2022. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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. Staff member hired 6/11/2012 CPR expired 5/2022. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff member hired 6/11/2012 did not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Completion certificates or training transcript was not on file for review. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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. Staff member M. Brewer hired 4/29/2024 did not have a criminal background check on file or in the ABCMS system. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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. Staff member hired 6/11/2012 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A completion certificate was not on file for review. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member hired 6/11/2012 did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Completion certificates were not on file for review. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Outside at the back of the school on the pavement a construction area was accessible to the children while they engaged in play with the trikes. One (1) child was observed running in the construction area to attempt to catch a butterfly. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff member hired 8/1/2020 and staff member hired 6/11/2012 health questionnaire form was not updated annually. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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. Staff members hired 8/1/2020 emergency information form was not updated annually. The staff member completed this during the visit. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member M. Brewer hired 4/29/2024 did not have a criminal background check on file or in the ABCMS system. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One (1) Staff members hired on 4/29/2024 staff file was not on-site for review during the visit. When asked about the staff members files, the lead teacher stated that the only file she was aware of was housed off-site at the Board of Education building. I monitored the licensing notebook to verify that the staff members did not have a file on-site. No staff file was available for review during the visit for the one (1) staff members hired 4/29/2024. | |||
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-30 | 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. The power strip located behind the phone to the right of the teachers desk had two (2) uncovered electrical outlets. The teacher corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-17 | 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 (B.C.) has not updated their training. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | 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 (B.C) has not updated their training. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-04 | 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. The sign in sheet for today had not been filled out/maintained. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | 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. The cabinet where these materials are kept had a lock on it but it wasn't locked and was hanging open. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Coca-Cola was sitting on the teacher's desk. | |||
| 2022-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-16 | 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.There was Lysol spray in the cabinet in the bathroom. The cabinet had a hook on it but was not locked. There was a cabinet in the classroom that had dish detergent and Lysol or Clorox wipes. | |||
| 2022-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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