Five Star Center License
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South Lexington School
Lexington, NC
· Davidson County
1000 COTTON GROVE ROAD,
Lexington, NC 27292
Quick Facts
Capacity
144 children
Age Range
3 through 6
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 242-1544
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
29000579
License Holder
SON SHINE DAY CARE, INC.
License Issued
May 29, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Enhanced Ratios Minus One.
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About the Provider
Vision Statement
The South Lexington School family will lay the foundation that empowers all our children to become Future Ready Students.
Mission Statement
To empower our children to become Future Ready Students, we will work collaboratively with families to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment that is positive, safe, caring, and intellectually challenging.
The South Lexington School family will lay the foundation that empowers all our children to become Future Ready Students.
Mission Statement
To empower our children to become Future Ready Students, we will work collaboratively with families to provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment that is positive, safe, caring, and intellectually challenging.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours8:00am - 2:45pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-29 | 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. Staff were not in the ABCMS portal. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Mulch needs to be added around the monkey bars and at the end of the slides. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The seesaw has a cracked seat and it needs to be replaced. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One child did not have their child's contact information of pediatrician and choice of hospital. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | 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. Two children did not have a permission form signed for outside the fenced area. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A new hire Ms. Helmer did not have a TB test or screening completed prior to the first day of employment. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | 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. Ms. Brelsford did not have a current First aid training certificate on file. | |||
| 2025-08-19 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. A mulch work order has been placed on August 13, 2025. Ms. Cooper will make sure that mulch will be placed around critical fall zones such as swings, slides and and equipment over 18 inches tall. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-27 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space 108 there was a piece of base board coming off the wall. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space 327 there was black mold growing under the bathroom sink. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 106 there was an electrical box with exposed wires coming out of the box. Ms. Sonya stated that the wires were no longer active. This box needs to be removed and capped off to the children. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | 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 321 there was a surge protector with several outlets not covered behind the teachers desk. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | 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. In space a bathroom there were large trash bags down where children could access them. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Files contained medical information in them. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two toilet seats were pealing and needed to be replaced. This was located in classroom 324 bathroom. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | 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 two classrooms cell phone cords were plugged in and active where children could reach. Outside on the playground area, there was a open socket with broken off prongs sticking out of it. The cover was missing as well. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. There was a fence pole broken and protruding out where children could get cut from it on the playground. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | 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. There was a teachers purse left down on a chair where children could reach it. This was in classroom 327. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | 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. Medical information was in all staff files. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In classroom 106 the refrigerator was not at 45 degrees or below. The temperature was at 50. There were several classrooms without thermometer's in the refrigerator's. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In classroom 108 one child uses diazepam for seizures when needed and the parent did not sign the permission form for the school to administer this medication. | |||
| 2023-08-31 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the playground area was very low around the base of the slides. Mulch needs to be added and fluffed. | |||
| 2023-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-27 | 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 staff did not have a current First Aid certification on file. | |||
| 2023-02-27 | 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 staff did not have a current CPR certification on file. | |||
| 2023-02-27 | 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.A child did not have a medical on file. | |||
| 2023-02-27 | 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. A child did not have an immunization report on file. | |||
| 2023-02-27 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The playground did not have 6 inches of mulch. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An EPI Pen for an child in classroom #327 was not in the original prescription packaging. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member W. Faulkner did not have a criminal background check through DCDEE prior to beginning employment. The staff member began employment on 8/9/21 and the qualifying letter was dated 2/23/22. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | 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. The CPR for D. Hairston expired 8/2021. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the surfacing under the stationary equipment on the playground did not measure at least 6 inches in depth. Material was degraded and compacted. A picture of the new surfacing must accompany the corrective action letter. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | 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 staff member, W. Faulkner, was hired 8/9/21 and completed the training on 3/1/22. | |||
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