Four Star Center License
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South Rowan Academy Of Child Development, Llc
China Grove, NC
· Rowan County
413 NORTH MAIN STREET,
China Grove, NC 28023
Quick Facts
Capacity
75 children
Age Range
1 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 855-3276
Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
80000366
License Holder
SOUTH ROWAN ACADEMY, LLC
License Issued
Dec 22, 2025
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
We have preschool classrooms starting at 15-months to five years old.
We have a Pre-K classroom, which is a state-run quality educational program that enhances school readiness for eligible four year olds.
We also have multiple school-age programs for children ages 5-12 years at our preschool location and in two elementary schools in the area.
We have a Pre-K classroom, which is a state-run quality educational program that enhances school readiness for eligible four year olds.
We also have multiple school-age programs for children ages 5-12 years at our preschool location and in two elementary schools in the area.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 a.m-6:00 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-013L |
| 2026-05-12 | 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. In Space 4, a child did not wash their hands following all required procedures prior to water activity play. | |||
| 2026-05-12 | 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. Staff members indicated that all toys and other mouth-contact surfaces are cleaned by one of these three methods: only soap and water, only disinfectant spray, or only sanitizer spray. | |||
| 2026-05-12 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. A staff member stated that they only use a baby wipe to clean the diaper changing surface between each child. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-09 | 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 4, two electrical outlets were not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A prescription nystatin cream was prescribed on 3/12/2026 for 14 days. The medication was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-05 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Two children's arrival times were not documented in Space 3A. | |||
| 2025-11-05 | 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 on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member (DOH: 9/8/2025) did not have their choice of health care professional documented on their Emergency Information Form. | |||
| 2025-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-148L |
| 2025-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-17 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3B/C, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Aquaphor did not include the amount of cream to be administered. In Space 3A, the Medication Administration Permission Form for Desitin did not include the amount of cream to be administered. | |||
| 2025-06-17 | Violation | 864 | 10A NCAC 09.0803(1)(e) |
| Medication was given to children for non-medical reasons. In Space 4, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/14/2025. In Space 2C, a parent provided Zarbee's Sleep + Immune gummies to assist their child with sleep during rest time. This medication was administered daily starting on 1/15/2025. | |||
| 2025-06-17 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff member hired on 5/22/2025 did not have a medical report signed by a healthcare professional indicating that they are emotionally and physically fit to care for children. | |||
| 2024-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-20 | 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. In Space 4, four children's arrival time were not documented. | |||
| 2024-11-20 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two staff member's last reviewed the EPR Plan on 10/20/2023. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The Frogs classroom had a lesson plan post for the week of 1/2/24. The NC Pre-K classroom did not have a lesson plan posted. | |||
| 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. There was and unclear red beverage container in the frogs classroom that a parent placed in her child's storage drawer that was not labeled. | |||
| 2024-01-10 | 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. The Frogs classroom had "Goo be Gone" on a shelf and was not in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The "Turtles" classroom had art materials and supplies stored in their lavatory. The "Tigers" classroom had coats and materials stored in their lavatory. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There were medicated Band-Aids for a child in the "Turtles" classroom that did not have an authorization form. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. There were three medications and forms that were still in the "Turtles" classroom that their validation dates had expired: Desitin and Aquaphor expired 8/16/23; Ketoconazole Cream expired 7/23/23. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. C.B.'s file did not have a signed and dated statement by the parent/guardian the summary of the NC CC Law. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | 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. There was an electrical outlet in the corner of 'Frogs' room that did not have a safety cover. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The NC Pre-K classroom had an Incident Report that was not documented on the Incident Log. The Frogs classroom had an Incident Report that was not documented on the Incident Log. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. K. Morgan was required to receive 10 hours of on-going training and has received 5 hours as of today's date. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | 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. C.B.'s file did not have a signed and dated statement by the parent/guardian that they received the operational policies. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. C.B.'s file did not have a signed and dated statement by the parent/guardian that they received this policy. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. C.B.'s file did not have documentation that the parent/guardian received information about this restriction. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. C.B.'s file did not have a signed and dated statement by the parent/guardian that they received this policy. | |||
| 2022-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-11 | 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 'Turtles' classroom had four children signed in with arrival times and there were nine children present. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. There was a five year old child located in the "Owls" classroom that five children between the age one year and two years were resting during nap time with one staff member. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | 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. The 'Tigers' classroom had 10 refillable water bottles that belonged to the children but were not labeled with their name or today's date. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees and 110 degrees. For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees), shall be considered a burn hazard. There was no kitchen door on the new section of the kitchen. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-23 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was no signage posted in the vehicle used to transport children. | |||
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