Five Star Center License
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Sterling Elementary
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
9701 CHINA GROVE CHURCH ROAD,
Charlotte, NC 28134
Quick Facts
Capacity
108 children
Age Range
4 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (980) 343-3636
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60003467
License Holder
CMS PRE-K DEPARTMENT
License Issued
May 28, 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 Enhanced ratios minus one.
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About the Provider
Sterling is a wonderful place for adults and children to learn and grow. We believe and encourage the adults in our building to learn and grow in order to filter this desire into the children we serve. As the adults aim to grow, we provide educational opportunities that foster learning and growth experiences for the “whole child”. The children that enter this building are immersed with support and encouragement throughout their elementary years.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) substitute staff did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | 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) substitute staff did not have an emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | 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 (1) staff member does not have a current FA certification on file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | 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 (1) staff member does not have a current CPR certification on file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. In Space B1, one (1) child does not have a signed permission to play outside of fenced area. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1764 | .3005(a) |
| A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One (1) child does not have a current health assessment on file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. Two (2) children enrolled did no have a vision screening on file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. Two (2) children enrolled did no have a hearing screening on file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Five (5) children enrolled did not have a dental screening on file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1775 | .3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space B3, fifteen (15) children were present with one (1) teacher from approximately 9:50 am – 10:01 am. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch under the monkey bars measured 1.75 inches and at the end of the red slide measured 3.25 inches on the fenced outdoor play area. | |||
| 2025-10-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space B5 there is broken tile around a loose drain on the floor in the bathroom creating a safety hazard. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | 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. bulk hand soap, fresh scent shampoo, and hand wipes stating keep out of reach of children stored lower than five feet and accessible to children. In B5, pressurized fun string was on a shelf accessible to children. In Space B4, hand soap stating to keep out of reach of children on the counter by the sink and an unlocked cabinet with three (3) Clorox hand wipes and Lysol in an unlocked cabinet on the lower shelf accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | 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). One (1) staff , A. Clark, has expired qualifying letter on file dated December 10, 2024. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | 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(1) staff member hired 8/26/2024 does not have a current First Aid certification card on file. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | 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(1) staff member hired 8/26/2024 does not have a current CPR certification card on file. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member, A. Clark did not have a current CBC letter on file. The letter expired 12/10/2024. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. The off-site-verification form for staff was not completed. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The temperature in the refrigerator in space B5 was observed at fifty (50) degrees. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Water stained ceiling tiles were observed in B3 and B5 and a crack with a hole in drywall behind the toilet in space B4 was observed. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | 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. A power strip with uncovered outlets was accessible to children in space B4. An outlet was observed uncovered in the cozy area in Space B3. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | 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 B3 an aerosol disinfectant spray was observed stored unlocked and Sani-Tyze cleaner was observed stored less than five feet. In spaces B4 and B5 hand sanitizer was observed stored less than five (5) feet accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. HQ on file for staff were not completed within the annual timeframe. The forms were dated December 2, 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One staff, Aisha Intriago did not have a current DCDEE qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | 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 hired 8/26/2024 does not have a current First Aid card on file. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | 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 hired 8/26/2024 does not have a current CPR card on file. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member, Aisha Intriago, did not have a DCDEE qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was compacted and inadequate amount of mulch on the fenced area playground. | |||
| 2024-12-02 | 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. One staff member hired 8/26/24 did not complete the training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-29 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Four ceiling tiles in Space B4 and 3 in space B6 were observed stained. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. It was reported that you send signed incident reports to the school office, you have not been maintaining an incident log. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space B6 activity plan posted was dated for the week of December 4, 2023. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Space B5 refrigerator thermometer read 50 degrees. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Ceiling tiles were observed stained in Space B4, B5 and B6. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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. Two outlet were observed uncovered, one in space B4 and one in Space B3. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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. Nine staff have not updated their Emergency Information form since 2022. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff employed in August 2022 has not completed the health and safety trainings within the first year of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space B6 did not have a current activity plan posted, it was dated 1-26-23, it was corrected during the visit. Space B5 did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. Space B4 and B3 did not have the interest center portion of the activity plan complete and posted. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Space B4 the refrigerator door was not closed properly and the temperature read 55 degrees. Space B6 thermometer read 50 degrees. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. B5 bathroom tiles are in poor repair, around the floor drain the floor is cracking. The bathroom has a very strong urine odor. B3 does not have paper towels in the bathroom holder for children to use when washing hands. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. in B4 sixteen ceiling tiles are stained and three ceiling tiles are missing. It was reported the roof leaks. The wall by the bathroom door in Space 5 has drywall exposed where something was posted and removed taking the paint off the wall. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | 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. Two Lysol Disinfectant Spray were observed stored on top of the file cabinet in Space B5. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A sub was present in B5, she was not listed on the current Public School Off Site Verification form for Staff Records, nor did she have any paperwork for me to review on site. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | 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. A Diet Coke was observed on the counter in Space B5. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There is no proof on file that staff have reviewed the schools Crisis Management Plan (or EPR plan) | |||
| 2023-02-09 | 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 employed more than 90 days do not have proof of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-02 | 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. Two staff, employed more than 90 days, do not have proof on file of completing First Aid Certification. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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. Two staff, employed more than 90 days, do not have proof of completing CPR certification. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-22 | 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 current staff and two subs present today did not have emergency information on site to review. One current staff's emergency information reviewed today was dated 9/1/21 and not updated annually. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The DPI Public School Off Site Verification Form for Staff Records was not current and listed last year's staff. Health and Safety training completion proof was not on file for staff who have been employed more than one year. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | 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. Proof of current First Aid certification was not on site for four staff who have been employed more than 90 days. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | 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. Four current staff, who have been employed more than 90 days, do not have proof of current CPR certification. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | Violation | 1775 | 0.3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Space B3 was observed in during lunch time, one staff was present with eleven preschool children ranging in age of 4-5 years old. The substitute with the group was told to take her lunch break during the group's lunch time and and was not with the group. | |||
| 2022-09-22 | 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. While observing B5 eating lunch in the cafeteria, the sub present was observed seated with the group eating her lunch and drinking a Sprite soda in front of the children. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-17 | 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. There was not proof of file that parents received and reviewed the summary of the NC Child Care Law. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The current activity plans posted in all 4 classrooms list 2-3 different activities daily instead of 4. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 523 | .0508(g)(3) |
| The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The current activity plan posted in each of the 4 classrooms does not list a daily gross motor activity. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There is not proof on file that the current EMC plan has been reviewed with staff. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | 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. Three staff do not have current emergency information on file, two haven't been updated since 2020 and one is not on file. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The sub in Space B5 Mia Motharavalappin had not completed a DCDEE criminal background check. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The teacher assistant in B4 is not listed on the Public School Off Site Verification Form and does not have any staff file records on site to review. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1068 | .1106(a) |
| On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff. Staff who have been employed more than one year do not have proof of completing on-going training on file for the 2021-2022 annual year. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The sub in B5, M Montaravalappin, does not have a valid DCDEE qualification letter on file. She is not listed on the current Public School Off Site Verification Form for Staff files. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills are not documented accurately, the last one documented in Space B3 states a drill was last conducted 10/15/21. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There is no proof on file that staff have reviewed the school's crisis management plan annually. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff hired January 2017 does not have proof on file, of completing health and safety trainings | |||
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