Three Star Center License
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South Wake Preschool & Academy
Fuquay-varina, NC
· Wake County
2275 GRASSLAND DRIVE,
Fuquay-varina, NC 27526
Quick Facts
Capacity
65 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 577-1144
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92002331
License Holder
MTM SYSTEMS LLC
License Issued
Nov 6, 2017
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 - Ratios .2818(b); Space 30 sq.ft. inside
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Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Open Hours6am-6pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer is the small kitchen refrigerator where infant bottles are stored. | |||
| 2026-05-19 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch had grass growing about the parameter and appeared to be compacted. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The deck railing by the steps outside of classroom two is loose. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | 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. Two staff members did not have documentation in their file to indicate they had completed training in all the required topics. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-186A |
| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-27 | 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. Sections of the fencing measured less than 4 feet. | |||
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-186A |
| 2024-12-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-186A |
| 2024-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-186A |
| 2024-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-186A |
| 2024-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-186A |
| 2024-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-31 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The kitchen refrigerator that holds infant bottles and whole milk did not have a thermometer. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | 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. Floors throughout the building are visibly soiled. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Violation | 605 | 15A NCAC 18A.2817(b) |
| Toilet fixtures were not cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. The toilet in the school aged classroom were visibly soiled. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The large round rug in Space #2 is curling along the edges. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | 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 member's First Aid expired in May 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-31 | 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 member's CPR expired in May 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0624-186A |
| 2024-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-186A |
| 2024-06-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A staff member failed to provide adequate supervision when a two-year child was left unsupervised on the playground. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There is broken floor the hallway. The top hinge of the door of the classroom for the two-year-old children does not have screws attaching the hinge to the door frame. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | 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 center director was not aware the center has a written supervision policy that has been in place since 2016. The center staff failed to follow the policy which resulted in a child being left unsupervised. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. A staff member failed provide adequate supervision to a group of school aged children when she left the children alone to go to the front of the facility to open the door for parents to drop off children. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was last conducted 6/23/22. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization for one child expired 7/4/23. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last outdoor inspection was completed 6/29/23. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 101 | .0205(a) |
| Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided. Parents have not been allowed to enter the facility. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-14 | 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. Two staff did not complete this training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Toys were stored in the bathroom. The bathrooms were located in space 3 and 4. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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. The medical report on file for one staff was older than 12 months. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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. This was not completed on the first day of work for two staff. The TB skin test was older than 12 months for one staff. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. This was not completed at least annually for two staff. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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. This was not completed at least annually for four staff or not on file the first day of work for one staff. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). This was not renewed prior to expiration for two staff. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The right rear tire for van 2 had low tread. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The fire extinguisher and first aid kit (stored in the passenger area) for van 1 and 2 was not mounted or secured. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. Two aerosol containers were stored in the back of van 2. | |||
| 2022-02-14 | 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 not stored separately from individual personnel file for all staff. | |||
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