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Shining Stars Preschool/pembroke
Pembroke, NC
· Robeson County
818 WEST 3RD ST,
Pembroke, NC 28372
Quick Facts
Capacity
124 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 521-0559
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
78000120
License Holder
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF ROBESON COUNTY
License Issued
Sep 26, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Accreditation
Yes
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Certified Developmental Day
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About the Provider
Shining Stars Preschool/Daycare (7:45 am - 5:30 pm) is a collaborative effort between the Public Schools of Robeson County, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke, The Governor’s More at Four Program and Smart Start. We provide services for children ages 3-5 in an inclusive setting. The Bryan site (910-671-4343) in Lumberton is located next to the PSRC Planetarium. The Pembroke site (910-521-0559) is located on the campus of the Indian Education Resource Center adjacent to UNCP.
Our Program offers enrichment and educational activities similar to other inclusive preschools; in addition, Shining Stars provides therapeutic services and a strong family and community involvement component. Special Education Instruction is provided by teachers licensed by the state of North Carolina. Identified exceptional children receive their services in the inclusive setting. Related services (i.e. speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy, hearing impaired therapy and visually impaired therapy) are offered at our two sites as well as various centers and homes throughout our county.
The Shining Stars Day Care program is nationally accredited and holds a five-star license from the Division of Child Development under the North Carolina Department of Heath and Human Services. Our program is also the contract agent for the More at Four state initiative, serving at-risk four year old children within Robeson County. Children who qualify for More at Four are served in classrooms all over Robeson County in private day cares, school classrooms, Head Start and at the Shining Stars Centers.
Shining Stars is also very proud of our Preschool on Wheels. This Program is another alternative to have services provided in a high quality environment for children age’s three to five. Parents and families have the option to have their children served in this setting. It is our goal and purpose at Shining Stars to provide each child enrolled with a safe, clean, and loving environment.
Our Programs strongly encourage and reinforce self-esteem, self-control and self-respect as well as implementing many quality activities that positively influence growth in a child's physical, mental, emotional and social skills with caring and dedicated staff members.
Our Program offers enrichment and educational activities similar to other inclusive preschools; in addition, Shining Stars provides therapeutic services and a strong family and community involvement component. Special Education Instruction is provided by teachers licensed by the state of North Carolina. Identified exceptional children receive their services in the inclusive setting. Related services (i.e. speech, physical therapy, occupational therapy, hearing impaired therapy and visually impaired therapy) are offered at our two sites as well as various centers and homes throughout our county.
The Shining Stars Day Care program is nationally accredited and holds a five-star license from the Division of Child Development under the North Carolina Department of Heath and Human Services. Our program is also the contract agent for the More at Four state initiative, serving at-risk four year old children within Robeson County. Children who qualify for More at Four are served in classrooms all over Robeson County in private day cares, school classrooms, Head Start and at the Shining Stars Centers.
Shining Stars is also very proud of our Preschool on Wheels. This Program is another alternative to have services provided in a high quality environment for children age’s three to five. Parents and families have the option to have their children served in this setting. It is our goal and purpose at Shining Stars to provide each child enrolled with a safe, clean, and loving environment.
Our Programs strongly encourage and reinforce self-esteem, self-control and self-respect as well as implementing many quality activities that positively influence growth in a child's physical, mental, emotional and social skills with caring and dedicated staff members.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:00 - 5:00
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection on file is dated December 9, 2024. The administrator has contacted Robeson County Environmental Health to request an inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | 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 facility did not have complete roster to include substitutes and bus monitors. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 1050 | .1105(1-3) |
| Training counted by staff, was not approved by the Division, as required in rule. Training received and documented was not approved by the Division. Staff will update their training log to reflect approved training from the Division. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-138L |
| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-138L |
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A four-year-old child was asleep on the bus and staff was not aware he did not get off the bus until they drove about ten minutes to the parking garage. Staff returned to the facility and the Administrator received the child off the bus. Staff was retained and written up the same day of the incident. | |||
| 2024-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-371A |
| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire drill record was available for review during today's annual compliance visit. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. Space #2, three Lysol disinfectant aerosol dispenser, two OG disinfectant, one Ajax cleaning power, and one Clearly Lemon cleaner was in unlock closet accessible to children in care. The teacher locked the closet to make all products inaccessible to children in care. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 1050 | .1105(1-3) |
| Training counted by staff, was not approved by the Division, as required in rule. Six staff counted on-going training hours completed from trainers not approved by the Division. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. No Shelter-in-place or lockdown drill log was available for review during today's annual compliance visit. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-18 | 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 facility did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months (December 6, 2021) of the previous fire inspection. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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