Five Star Center License
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South Topsail Elementary Preschool
Hampstead, NC
· Pender County
997 HOOVER ROAD,
Hampstead, NC 28443
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
71000250
License Holder
PENDER COUNTY SCHOOLS
License Issued
Apr 17, 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 TOPSAIL ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in HAMPSTEAD NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-246L |
| 2026-03-18 | Violation | 875 | 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) |
| The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. The NC PreK program did not inform parents of communicable diseases that could affect their child and household. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. I observed a bottle of Ginger Ale and Gatorade (Orange) on top of a cabinet in space #1. | |||
| 2026-01-09 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member who has been employed since September 2024 did not have verification of completion of required trainings on file. | |||
| 2025-08-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #103, baby wipes were observed on a blue/purple stool in the bathroom and on a shelf in the classroom – “keep out of reach of children,” were on the labels. The baby wipes were accessible to the children in care. | |||
| 2025-04-15 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. There were two electric fans in space #103 – one was on top of a file cabinet out of reach of children and the other was sitting on the floor by the carpeted/group time area. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-17 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space 103,hand sanitizer was located on a low shelf accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | 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 or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. This information was incomplete for new staff member working in space 103. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-20 | 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. This information was not on file for new employee who was hired on April 10, 2023. New employee was observed working in classroom during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-01 | 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. Staff member was hired on 08/17/2022 and successful completion of first aid is not on file. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | 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. Staff member was hired on 08/17/2022 and successful completion of CPR is not on file. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. A record was not on file for a substitute working in space #103. | |||
| 2022-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-11 | 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. An uncovered outlet was observed in space #105 as you entered the classroom on the wall to the left. | |||
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Teachers complete a daily check but the required form to complete outdoor inspections was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 1896 | .1102(e ) |
| At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date. There is no one at this site that has received playground safety training; facility has been licensed since August 23, 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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