Five Star Center License
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Salemburg Elementary
Salemburg, NC
· Sampson County
404 E COLLEGE ST,
Salemburg, NC 28385
Quick Facts
Capacity
36 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 525-5547
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
82000261
License Holder
SAMPSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
May 19, 2023
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 - Meeting highest reduced staff/child ratio; Suzanne Sell may not be on the premises during operational hours.
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About the Provider
L ittle L eopards E xperience O pportunities that P roduce A ccountable, R esponsible Students, D eveloping into S uccessful citizens.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-21 | 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. An electrical outlet accessible to children was not covered. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | 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. An aerosol can of disinfectant spray was stored on the shelf in the bathroom used by the children. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | 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 for a private duty nurse, employed by an outside agency and is left alone with a child, was not available for review at the facility. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Violation | 1775 | .3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today’s visit, one caregiver was responsible for a group of seventeen (17) children, ages 4-5 years old. The staff/child ratio for this group is 1:10. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space 1, a staff/child ratios form applicable to the classroom was not posted as required by the rule. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan dated 4-7-25 to 4-11-25 was posted in space 2. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | 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. In space 2, a power strip did not have safety covers. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space 2, the daily attendance was not maintained as required by the rule. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-27 | 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. The most recent annual fire inspection was completed on February 13, 2023. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Children were playing on the Kindergarten playground that has not been approved for use. | |||
| 2023-11-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Health Questionnaires were not on file for two staff members. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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. Emergency information was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal Background Check had not been completed for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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 who has been hired more than 90 days did not complete First Aid certification. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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 who has been hired more than 90 days did not complete CPR certification. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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 on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | 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. A signed acknowledgment was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-21 | 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. This information was not being recorded for all children in Space #2. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Some of the staff records were unable to be provided during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-07 | 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. Time of arrival and departure was not being recorded for all children. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. The group in Space #3 used the mobile unit adjacent to their space, which had not been approved. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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 before employment for the Administrator/Principal. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. All staff files were not available for review. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | 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 on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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