Four Star Center License
Shining Stars Preschool
Lenoir, NC
· Caldwell County
1619 WALT ARNEY ROAD,
Lenoir, NC 28645
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age Range
2 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Four Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Number
14000394
License Holder
HOLLAR, JUDY B
Expired
Feb 27, 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
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About the Provider
SHINING STARS PRESCHOOL is a Four Star Center License in LENOIR NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The previous sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on November 16, 2022. The most recent sanitation inspection for your facility was conducted on January 30, 2024. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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 previous fire inspection for your facility was conducted on July 12, 2022. The most recent fire inspection for your facility was conducted on August 14, 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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. One child was not signed out on 1/16/2024, 1/30/2024, and 2/1/2024. Two children were not signed out on 1/22/20224. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 522 | 15A NCAC 18A .2812(e) |
| Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use. In space #1, the table was not cleaned with soapy water and sanitizer after the children played with table toys and before children ate lunch. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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. In space #1, twelve children did not wash their hands prior to eating lunch. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the fenced playground, a ride-on three-wheeler had a broken wheel with broken plastic. A child was playing with the three-wheeler with the broken wheel during the visit. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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 #1, one electrical outlet not in use was observed uncovered and accessible to children on the wall below the television. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report dated 10/24/2023 was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | 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. One staff, J. Hollar, employed on 7/25/2012, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within five years of the previous training completed on 8/2/2018. One staff, C. Hollar, employed on 7/25/2012, completed Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma training on 8/3/2018 and not again until 1/23/2024. One staff, D. Maxon, employed on 9/5/2017, completed Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma training on 8/3/2018 and not again until 1/23/2024 and completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 8/7/2018 and not again until 1/23/2024. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child with an enrollment date of May 31, 2022, had a signed statement on file dated October 13, 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c)(2) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. A 'baby wipe' was used to wipe a child's hands after their diaper was changed and then the child laid on their mat for rest time. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The pink and purple tricycle on the playground was missing the plastic pedal leaving the sharp metal post exposed. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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. In the unlocked white cabinet to the left of the door that enters into the kitchen, a bottle of Nix Lice spray and an aerosol can of Equate Disinfectant spray were stored. Bic liquid 'Wite Out' was stored on an open shelf to the right of the diaper storage. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Per C. Hollar's report, Desitin Diaper Cream has been administered to a child's diaper area after verbal authorization is given by the parent. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Two (2) incident reports listed on the Incident Log were not signed by the parent and were not maintained in the child's file. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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. K. Hollar was employed on October 26, 2021, she received three (3) hours of on-going training by October 26, 2022, of the ten (10) hours of required training needed. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. K. Hollar had a staff development plan on file dated June 25, 2019. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The daily attendance was not maintained for children in attendance today. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1302 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Individual applications were not on file for each child. One (1) child with an enrollment date of September 10, 2022, did not have an application available for review in the child's file. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child with an enrollment date of February 27, 2023, did not have a health assessment or medical exam on file. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three (3) children with the following enrollment dates: September 10, 2022, February 1, 2023, and February 27, 2023, did not have a copy of their immunizations on file. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child with an enrollment date of May 31, 2022, had a signed statement dated October 13, 2022, on file. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee with a hire date of October 26, 2021, did not complete the health and safety training. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. One (1) child with an enrollment date of May 31, 2022, had a signed statement on file dated October 13, 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-31 | 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 fire inspection on file was dated July 19, 2021. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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 arrival time for two (2) children was not maintained on January 31, 2023. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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. Eleven (11) children ranging from two (2) years old to five (5) years old were in space #1 with one (1) teacher. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. When I arrived at 11:21 am, the teacher was observed outside on the phone under the carport on the side of the entrance to space #1 and the door was closed. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One (1) prescribed Nystatin cream was stored on an open shelf above the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Authorization to administer the prescribed cream, Nystatin was not on file and it was reported that the cream had not been administered to the child; therefore, the prescribed cream, Nystatin, had not been returned to the parent. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. The person and the alternate person identified in the Emergency Medical Care Plan that was posted in the facility were not on the premises from 11:21 am until 2:45 pm. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One (1) child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child enrolled on May 9, 2022, did not have a signature of receipt of the NC Summary of the Child Care Law. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. One (1) aerosol can of Nutrogena Wet Skin Kids Sunscreen was observed in the side pocket of a diaper bag stored on the shelf at the entrance of space #1. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. Thirteen (13) packages of 'Predo' baby wet towel wipes was stored in an unlocked bottom drawer that was labeled 'books.' | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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 (1) staff with a hire date of October 26, 2021, has not completed First Aid Training. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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 (1) staff with a hire date of October 26, 2021, has not completed CPR training. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. One (1) child was enrolled on May 9, 2022, and a signature of the operational policies being discussed with the parent was not file. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Two (2) children's files did not contain a signature regarding the parent participation plan. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One (1) child's file did not contain a written statement that the child could play outside the fenced area. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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 (1) staff employed on October 26, 2021, has not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-06 | 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 #1, two (2) electrical outlets were not covered with a safety plug in dramatic play area and art center. | |||
| 2022-05-06 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. When I arrived, children two (2) years of age were eating lunch at the table, the television was on and the cartoon, "Chip and Potato" was playing. | |||
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