South Newton Pre-school - Newton NC Five Star Center License

306 WEST I STREET , NEWTON NC 28658
(828) 464-4061

About the Provider

Description: Our preschool is a child development lab school and is part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Department at Newton South High School.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 18000553
  • Capacity: 18
  • Age Range: 3 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-08-03 Announced Inspection No
2023-04-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-04-18 Violation 1325 .1804(b)
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. In 3 out of 10 child record files randomly selected for review, the parent’s acknowledgement statement for the discipline policy did not include the date of enrollment for the child.
2023-04-18 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 member with a date of employment of 08/01/2018 did not complete the on-going training for 8 out of 10 health and safety training topics within five years of previously completing the training topics. The previous health and safety training topics were completed on 05/15/2017 and were due to be completed by 05/15/2022. As of 01/13/2023, the staff member had completed 2 out of the 10 health and safety training topics.
2022-10-20 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-04-29 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-04-29 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. The fence around the outdoor play area was four (4) feet high. When the fence was measured from the top surface of the mulch to the top of the fence, the fence measured three (3) feet and nine (9) inches.
2021-11-30 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-11-30 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 spray can of Elmer's Glue Adhesive was stored on the top shelf in an unlocked cabinet.
2021-05-05 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-05-05 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2818 LAVATORIES (e) Handwash signs shall be posted at every handwash lavatory area. A handwashing procedures sign was not posted the handwashing sink in the classroom bathroom.
2021-05-05 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was dated April 26 - April 30.
2021-05-05 Violation 616 .2822(a)(1-4)
Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. The kitchen playset and the dramatic play toys were visibly dirty.
2021-05-05 Violation 1035 .0701(a)
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) staff member did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file which included all the required information.
2021-05-05 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. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not provided for two (2) staff members.

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