Four Star Center License
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Sprouts Early Learning Academy
Arden, NC
· Buncombe County
15 BRIAN BLVD,
Arden, NC 28704
Quick Facts
Capacity
130 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000938
License Holder
SPROUTS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY, LLC
License Issued
Aug 5, 2026
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
SPROUTS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in ARDEN NC, with a maximum capacity of 130 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in space #5. The activity plan posted in space #3 and #2 was dated for the week of June 15th. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. Space #1 had four (4) bottles not dated and space #8 had two (2) bottles not dated. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outdoor space 4, gate post had chipping paint and rust. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. Space 9, one (1) aerosol can of Febreeze was inaccessible to children but unlocked in the restroom. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. Two (2) bottles of Benadryl were stored inaccessible but not locked. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4 the permission form for Desitin and Aquaphor was not available. In space #5 a permission form for an Epi-Pen was not available. In space #8 a permission form for an Epi-Pen was not available. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4 the permission form did not indicate the name of the diaper ointment and the date the parent completed the permission form for Burt's Bee was missing. In space #2 the permission form did not indicate the name of the medication. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. Space 4, one (1) diaper cream permission to administer medication form expired 2/2026. | |||
| 2026-06-23 | 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. The child care operator has not notified the Division of two (2) staff member that were hired at Sprouts Early Learning Academy. One (1) staff member was hired 5/4/2026 and one (1) staff member hired 2/18/2026. | |||
| 2026-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-28 | Violation | Rule Violated | |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 5/18/2026, a staff member was unaware of the whereabouts of a four year old child for eight (8) minutes. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/28/2026 |
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| 2026-03-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0326-256L |
| 2026-03-27 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One (1) staff member hired 3/11/2026 first two weeks of orientation were not completed within the required time frame. The staff member was due to complete the first six hours of orientation by 3/25/2026. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-06 | 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. Space #1, three (3) bottles not labeled in the refrigerator. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | 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. Space #4, one (1) electrical outlet was uncovered. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | 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. Space #4, plastic bags and diaper packaging unlocked under the diaper changer. | |||
| 2026-02-06 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The child enrolled on 1/13/2025, and the emergency information dated 1/13/2025 was not reviewed and documented annually | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Space #3, cots were placed less than eighteen (18) inches apart in the middle of the room. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Space #3 while monitoring the outdoor space, I observed three (3) metal pans showing rust. Space #4, I observed the purple laundry hamper broken, blue storage container broken with sharp edges, and red broken food basket. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Monthly fire drill for May was not documented | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Space #3, During nap time, I observed the lighting was too dark. Space #7, I observed the music was too loud to be able to hear any changes in the child’s breathing while they were sleeping. Space #4, I observed one (1) child asleep with their blanket over their face. Space#2, I observed one (1) child that had a blanket over their face. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | 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. Space #2 while monitoring the indoor space, I observed one (1) electrical outlet uncovered on the power strip on top of the refrigerator. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Space #7, I observed one (1) Desitin on the counter with no permission to administer medication form. Space #2 I observed one (1) boogie spray on-site without a form signed by the parents. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Space #5, I observed one (1) sunscreen in the outdoor bag sitting on the shelf below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-26 | 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. In space #3, one (1) tube of diaper cream permission to administer medication form expired on 2/9/2025. | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two (2) staff members did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. The last health questionnaire on file was dated 3/17/2023 for both staff members. | |||
| 2024-06-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-224A |
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. An approved fire inspection was not obtained within twelve (12) months of the previous fire inspection. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 829 | .0604(n) |
| Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children. Gas meter gate was unlocked and accessible. The administrator corrected this during the visit by locking the lock on the gate. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #8, one (1) tube of Buttpaste permission to administer medication form did not have the parent signature giving authorization to administer the medication to the child. When asked the teacher about the medications, the teacher stated that they have not administer the medication. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. In space #3, one tube of diaper cream expired 11/2023. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. Staff member AB hired 11/17/23 did not complete First Aid training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. Staff member AB hired 11/17/23 did not complete CPR training within the first ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Medical report for child CD expired prior to enrollment. The medical report on file was date 5/3/2022 and expired on 5/3/2023. The child was enrolled on 9/11/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-07 | 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. Spaces #3 and #6, had plastic bags or easily torn plastic stored below five feet and accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2023-08-07 | 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 (1) staff, hired on 8/3/23, did not have an emergency information form on file. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-08-07 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff, hired on 8/3/23, was caring for children today during the visit and did not have the acknowledgement on file. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. On outdoor space #6, children, two years of age, had two (2) small portable climbers and a small dump truck to play with during their outdoor time. Some children were standing at the fenced area watching another group of children play. Other children were taking mulch and placing it on the slide. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | 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. One (1) staff hired on 6/13/23 does not have a medical report on file. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | 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. One (1) staff with a hire date of 6/13/23 did not have a TB Test or TB Screening on file. Refer to staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | 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. The staff medical report and TB Test for one (1) staff was not maintained separately from the staff members individual personnel file. Refer to staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. The materials were not sufficient on the playgrounds during the visit. There were climbing structures and minimal other materials such as four (4) hula hoops on one playground and some vehicles on a different playground. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Three children were not served a qualified milk substitute during lunch today. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A special diet for a child with a milk restriction was not posted in space #1, the eating area of the classroom with one-year-old children. A special diet for a child with a milk restriction was not posted #1, the eating area of the classroom with four and five-year-old children. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. One (1) written feeding plan, in space #8, did not include parent signature. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There was peeling paint in space #4 and in space #5, as well as peeling paint on some of the doors leading to the classrooms. The fenced space at playground #4 has areas of peeling paint and rust. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The one (1) diaper cream in space #8 did not have a parent signature and was on an outdated form that did not include all required information. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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. Space #8, the classroom with infants, had a soft plastics wipes container, with a warning to store out of reach of children, that was stored unlocked below five feet. Space #3, the classroom with two-year-old children, had plastic grocery-type bags stored unlocked and below five feet. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One (1) child file for an infant did not contain any documentation that stated the parent was given the policy or that the policy was explained. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One (1) staff was hired on 4/18/23 and had an application for employment dated 4/20/23. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One (1) child file had operational policies that did not include the smoking and tobacco restriction. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A two-year-old child was yelled at by a teacher in space #3 at rest time. The child was told to in a loud voice to lay down now. The child was shamed in front of the other children in the classroom. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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. Six (6) of eight (8) staff files did not had a confidential files for the TB test or TB screening, medical report, or the health questionnaire. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | 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 (1) staff completed health and safety training in February 2018 and has not completed health and safety training again within five years. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-04-20 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Employee purses and other personal effects were not kept out of reach of children in space #3 and space #4. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2820. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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