Five Star Center License
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Southmont Smart Start
Asheboro, NC
· Randolph County
2497 SOUTHMONT DRIVE,
Asheboro, NC 27205
Quick Facts
Capacity
54 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
76000288
License Holder
SOUTHMONT SMART START PRESCHOOL
License Issued
Mar 8, 2019
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 - Reduced ratios; Certified Developmental Day Center
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About the Provider
SOUTHMONT SMART START is a Five Star Center License in ASHEBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 54 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.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-29 | 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 five years for the date of issuance). The Lead Teacher in Classroom A11, had a background check that expired in 3/2026. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-17 | 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. A teacher hired in August 2025, did not have this training. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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. A teacher hired in August 2025, did not have this training. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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. A teacher hired in August 2025, did not have this training. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-02 | Violation | 833 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan did not give the procedures to be followed . Two classrooms did not have a current Emergency Medical Care Plan posted. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | 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. In space A11, there was disinfectant wipes and spray stored on top of the cubbies. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space A11, there was asthma medication in a classroom backpack sitting on the floor. | |||
| 2025-05-02 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for April 2025. | |||
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-19 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space A11, there was a glue gun sitting on top of a shelf. The top of the shelf was in inaccessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-17 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space A12 was not posted. | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The was a cracked container in the area for dramatic play in space A12. | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. There was no fire drill documented for March 2024. | |||
| 2024-05-17 | 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 were Lysol wipes sitting in one of the high cubbie shelves. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-05 | 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. Classroom A13 did not documentation of arrival and departures times for the children. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and delivery procedures were not posted in any of the classrooms. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill report was not completed or posted. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | 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 an outlets in rooms A12 and A13 that were not covered. In room A11 there was a power strip that had open outlets. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | 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 can of Lysol that was not locked storage. | |||
| 2024-02-05 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. There were alaminator in classroom A11 and A13 that was accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-01 | 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. Space A13 and A12 did not have sign in/out times documented. | |||
| 2023-09-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space A11, there was a paper cutter sitting on a counter with reach of children. | |||
| 2023-09-01 | 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 A13, there were two outlets uncovered. | |||
| 2023-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-17 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspections have been completed since September 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-12 | 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. One classroom did not have arrival times for the children. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Prescription seizure medication was observed stored in a child's back pack in a cubbie. The medication was not stored 5 feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | 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. Four staff did not have current emergency information on file. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 1308 | .0801(a)(7) |
| Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. Three of the six children's files that were monitored did not have this on file. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | 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. Two of the six children's records that were monitored did not have medical forms and or immunization records on file. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.Four of the six children's files that were monitored did not have enrollment dates on the discipline policy. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | 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. Two drink cups and one bag from Chick fila was observed on one of the teacher's desk. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | 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. Four staff did not have up date health questionnaires on file. | |||
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