Three Star Center License
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South Main Children's Center Ii
Mount Airy, NC
· Surry County
1707 SOUTH MAIN STREET,
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Quick Facts
Capacity
45 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
86000413
License Holder
SOUTH MAIN CHILDREN'S CENTER, INC.
License Issued
Aug 5, 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
SOUTH MAIN CHILDREN'S CENTER II is a Three Star Center License in MOUNT AIRY NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0926-036L |
| 2026-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-03 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the outdoor playground located in the back of the facility, there was a small section of the fence at the bottom that was loose that presented an entrapment hazard. The surfacing around the climber/slides needs to be raked so that it measures the required 6 inches. There was rotten piece of wood as you entered the storage building that had screws that extended out 1 inch that was accessible to the children. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On playground 2, there were two screw accessible to children located on the right front corner where wood was missing. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) staff development plan was dated 11/1/2024. | |||
| 2025-12-11 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One (1) child's file emergency information was not updated annually. Last update was on September 1, 2023. | |||
| 2024-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff member exited the facility while one teacher in Space 4 was left with 17 children. A teacher W.H., arrived to the facility at 9:30 am and went to Space 1. Prior to that teacher's arrival Space 1 was out of ratio with eight children ages 1-2 years old with one teacher. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | 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. I observed a diaper change in Space 1. The teacher did not wash the child's hands at the end of the change. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There is crabgrass growing over the mulch which is used for surfacing under the climbing surface. | |||
| 2024-12-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Children under the age of 4 years old were served hot dogs. In Space 1 the children were served hot dogs cut into round pieces. Children in Space 4 were served the entire hot dog. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Corn was substituted for mashed potatoes on the menu and was not documented prior to lunch being served. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles of formula were not labeled and dated for a three-month-old infant in care. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | 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. Files for two children did not include verification that parents received a copy of the center's operational policies. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | 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. Files for two children (JC and SW) did not include a signed statement verifying the two families received a copy of the parent participation plan. A copy of the plan was not posted in the center. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The file for KM did not include a copy of the staff evaluation completed within the past year; and verification that the staff development plan was reviewed within the past year was not in the file. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan was dated August 2022. Documentation at the center showed revisions were also made 10/4/22 and 1/10/24 | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-08 | 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. Six bottles of paint used by a teacher to decorate shirts for the children were observed in the classroom for toddlers and two's and not in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The kitchen door was left open while not attended by an adult. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. Three 2-year-old children were grouped with children under age one in the room for infants and toddlers. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Albuterol which expired in April 2023 was administered to a three in June and again in July 2023. Albuterol on site for a two-year-old child expired 1/2023. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space 2, the bottles for one infant enrolled did not have a date on them. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The infant feeding schedule for one child enrolled in Space 2 was not signed by a parent. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Push pins were observed securing learning materials on a wall accessible to children two years of age in Space 4. In Space 1, the metal lining on one crib was observed to be rusting. On the playground used for infants and toddlers, mildew was observed on all nonstationary structures. Greater than five screws on these nonstationary structures, as well as one chain/lock securing the fence gate, were observed to be rusting. On the playground used for preschoolers and children of School Age, two rusted nails and one rusted metal bracket were observed protruding from the bases of two wooden columns bordering the front of the playground. The wood at the base of two of the three wooden columns was observed to be splintering and sharp to the touch. The gate rails along the tops of the fences on both playgrounds were observed to be rusting. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | 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 ice pack labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings and alcohol pads were observed in a First Aid Kit in Space 2 in unlocked storage. An aerosol can of cooking oil and a bottle of Dawn Power Wash were observed in unlocked storage in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form for one child enrolled in Space 3 did not contain the name of the medication to be administered. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | 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. The files for two new employees did not contain a CPR/FA certification; these employees’ hire dates were 6/14/2022 and 9/26/2022. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | 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. The file for one new employee who cares for infants did not have an Its SIDS certification on file; this employees hire date was 9/26/2022. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1230 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) |
| Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. The file for one new employee with an employment date of 1/03/2023 did not contain a signed receipt of Operational and Personnel policies. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan for one child enrolled in Space 3 did not contain either a parents, or a physicians signature. | |||
| 2022-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-08 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. The facility follows enhanced space restrcition. During today's visit in space 3, there were twelve children present and the capacity for the space is ten children at enhanced space. Two children were moved to space four (4) and one child to space 1, to meet space capacity in space 3. | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-25 | Violation | 1793 | .0902( c ) |
| Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist. During a walkthrough of the facility, this infant was observed drinking juice from a bottle. A doctor's note is not on file that states the infant must be served juice in a bottle. | |||
| 2022-07-25 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. This facility follows enhanced space. In Space 3, a classroom designated for Pre-K children three to five years of age, was observed to have 15 children in the space. This space is approved for 10 children at enhanced capacity. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-03 | 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. A lockdown/ shelter-in-place drill had not been completed since August 17, 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | 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 one child in Space 1 was not recorded. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | 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 posted in Spaces 1 and 3. A schedule was posted in Space 3 during the visit. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Space 2, a sufficient quantity of reading activities was not available for children under two years of age. A flannel board with flannel board pieces was added to this space during the visit. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding schedule for one child under the age of fifteen months was not signed by a parent. The feeding schedule for one child under the age of fifteen months did not specify how many bottles were brought daily for the child. The feeding schedules for two children under the age of fifteen months did not specify how often each child should be fed. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two diaper cream forms for two children enrolled did not identify the specific brand of cream authorized to be applied, and one diaper cream for a child enrolled did not identify the dosage of cream to apply. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log for children enrolled in Spaces 1 and 3 was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 880 | .0604(r) |
| Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency. Nine infants are enrolled in Space 1, and only one evacuation crib was available for emergency evacuation. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). One child enrolled in Space 3 was offered juice brought from home instead of milk for lunch. | |||
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