Three Star Center License
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Shining Star
Battleboro, NC
· Edgecombe County
5648 HWY 48,
Battleboro, NC 27809
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
64000275
License Holder
JOHNSON LINDA M
License Issued
Jul 11, 2017
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
SHINING STAR is a Three Star Center License in BATTLEBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-17 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The center received a provisional inspection dated March 31, 2026. However, a superior rating was received during a re-inspection dated April 8, 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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. Two staff members did not complete the first aid training prior to the expiration date of January 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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. Two staff members did not complete CPR training prior to the expiration date of the last training dated January 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Two staff members did not complete the training every three years. The training expired March 14, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-15 | 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 not in use near the circle time area was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2026-01-15 | 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 can of Lysol in an aerosol dispenser was not stored in a locked room or cabinet. | |||
| 2026-01-15 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Documentation of the safe sleep policy was not given to or explained to the parent of one child. | |||
| 2026-01-15 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not have an updated annual health questionnaire on file for review. | |||
| 2025-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-21 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Children records monitored did not have a shaken baby policy receipt and ITS-SIDS policy receipt available for review. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-061L |
| 2024-01-16 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. There was no documentation of a signature receipt for two children enrolled receiving operational policies. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-22 | 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. Arrival and departure records times of arrival and departure from June 1, 2023, to June 22, 2023, were not available for review. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | 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. Minimum staff/child ratios requirements were not met when two caregivers were observed providing care for twelve children ranging from ages three months to eight years old from 8:40am to 9:37am. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. One child three-years-old was observed watching a tablet from 8:45am to 9:20am | |||
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation verifying completion of fire drills from March 2023 to May 2023 were not available for review. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Hand sanitizer labeled keep out of reach of children was on the art easel next to the bathroom door, tree roots were protruding on the outdoor playground, two plastic toys were cracked exposing sharp edges, and staff purse were observed sitting in spaces accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | 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 not in use next to the diaper changing table and beside the entrance door also inside the outdoor play area were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | 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 stored in an unlocked drawer in the bathroom used by children. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation verifying completion of outdoor inspections from March 2023 to May 2023 were not available for review. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-22 | 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. Two (three to four minute) lapses in staff/child ratio requirements were observed when one staff member was observed providing care for ten children ranging from one to five years old. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Screen time was offered to seven children under the age of three years old in care today. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Hand washing did not occur upon arrival for one child and after diaper changing procedure was completed for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | 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 sitting on the floor and accessible to children in the dramatic play area. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | 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 closet located in the child care space with cleaning supplies and products in aerosol dispensed can cans was not locked and easily accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. IT'S SIDS training was not renewed on or before the renewal date of June 18, 2022 for three staff members schedule to work with infants. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. An immunization record was not on file for one school-age child enrolled on September 2, 2014. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical assessment was not on file within 30 days from enrollment for one child enrolled on January 11, 2021. The medical assessment was dated for August 10, 2021. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | 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. Signage regarding smoking and tobacco restrictions was not posted in the white 2003 GMC Savannah fifteen passenger van used the transport children. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | 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. Staff medical records were not maintained in a file separate from the individuals personnel file. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Documentation was not available to verify health and safety trainings were completed within five years as part of on-going training requirement for one staff member. The last health and safety training certificates on file were dated for June 8, 2017. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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