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The Growing Years - Clayton
Clayton, NC
· Johnston County
24 BRIARCLIFF DRIVE,
Clayton, NC 27527
Quick Facts
Capacity
256 children
Age Range
0 through 6
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
51000916
License Holder
PREMIER NC CLAYTON LLC
License Issued
Feb 9, 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
THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON is a Five Star Center License in CLAYTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 256 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 6. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Veggie straws were served instead of sliced carrots as the vegetable component for lunch. Veggie Straws are not nutritionally comparable to sliced carrots. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. Glade First Frost aerosol air freshener was stored in an unlocked cabinet in an unlock adult bathroom located between spaces 3 and 4. A can of aerosol shave cream was stored in a clear bin in an unlocked storage cabinet in the activity area. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. Desitin diaper cream was stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet in space 1. Alka-Seltzer tablets were stored in a clear bin in an unlocked storage cabinet in the activity area. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. Verification of completion of the training within the required timeframes was not available for two staff members with hire dates of 5-5-26 and 2-7-22. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of the trainings within the required timeframe was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 2-4-22. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-13 | 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 posted in space 5 was dated for 1-5-26 to 1-9-26. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | 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. Baby oil was stored in an unlocked, top cabinet in space 13. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | 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. Verification of completion of First Aid was not available in two of the staff files reviewed. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | 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. Verification of completion of CPR was not available in two of the staff files reviewed. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | 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. Verification of completion of the training was not available in one staff file reviewed. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Authorization was provided to administer medication to treat a chronic medical condition for longer than six months as permitted in one child's file reviewed during the visit. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | 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. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | 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. Verification of receipt of the summary statement was not available in two of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 503 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(c) |
| Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. In space 8, two children were observed with meals provided from home, which did not meet the nutritional requirements. The missing components were not added to the two children's meals. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | 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. Non-aerosol Bath and Body Works Body Spray and Vaseline were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 7. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | 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. Verification of completion of a First Aid course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | 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. Verification of completion of a CPR course was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 12-9-24. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1302 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Individual applications were not on file for each child. An application was not on file in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A completed health assessment was not on file in three of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Immunization records were not on file in two of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan was not updated annually as required in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-29 | 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. Scentsy Room Spray was stored in an unlocked cabinet in space 12 and two Magic Erasers were stored in an unlocked cabinet in space 8. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | 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. Five small tubes of fluoride toothpaste was stored in an unlocked drawer in space 6 and baby powder was stored in an unlocked cabinet in space 9. | |||
| 2024-10-29 | 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. Emergency information was not available for two staff members, both hired on 9-18-24. | |||
| 2024-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-012A |
| 2024-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-30 | 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. Verification of receipt of the summary was not available in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two year old male child was observed in the hallway unattended outside of space 6. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application was not on file for one staff member with a hire date of 4-24-24. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not available in one of the children's files reviewed during the visit. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. An enrollment date was not included on the discipline verification form in two of the children's files reviewed during the visit. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in three of the children's files reviewed during the visit. | |||
| 2024-05-30 | 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. An open can of Coke was observed on the countertop labeled for "Food Prep" in space 4. | |||
| 2024-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-012A |
| 2024-04-05 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Staff member stepped outside of the classroom to call for relief, leaving one staff member with 18 children. | |||
| 2024-04-05 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs, when a staff member pulled a bucket off the head of a two-year-old child in an aggressive manner. The same staff member grabbed a two-year-old child's arm and forced the child to sit on the floor on the same day. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | 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. An aerosol can of Vegetable Oil Pan Spray was stored in the resource room; the door to the resource room was locked, but not fully closed. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-29 | 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. An aerosol can of air freshener was stored in the staff bathroom to the right of the lobby. Two cans of aerosol air freshener and on bottle of non-aerosol air spray were stored in the staff bathroom to the left of the lobby. One bottle of cleaning solution was stored on a shelf in the closet in space 12; the door to the closet was propped open so staff could remove mats. A Magic Eraser was stored on the counter in space 7. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application for employment was available for three staff members with hire dates of 11-27-23, 1-30-24 and 2-13-24. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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 medical was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. TB test results were not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 1-30-24. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. Emergency information was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 2-13-24. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification of orientation was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 11-13-23. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. Verification of completion of First Aid was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. Verification of completion of CPR was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Verification of completion of ITS-SIDS was not available for staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. This staff member works in the classrooms for infants. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 2-12-24 and 2-13-24.. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Thirteen children, including three two year old children and ten three year old children, were present with one staff member. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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 qualification letter issued 3-12-20 was not available for the staff member with a hire date of 11-27-23. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | 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. Verification of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not available for two staff members with a hire dates of 10-16-23 and 11-27-23. | |||
| 2024-02-29 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two staff members' bags was stored in an unlocked closet in space 10 and in space 12, not out of the reach of the children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' | |||
| 2023-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A two year old child was observed wearing a beaded necklace, which would present a choking hazard if broken. | |||
| 2023-06-26 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A health assessment was not available in one of the children's files reviewed. | |||
| 2023-06-26 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in one of the children's file reviewed. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-02 | 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. An aerosol can of shaving cream and a bottle of rubbing alcohol were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 9. A can of aerosol cake icing and two bottles of cake essentials oil were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 10. Two bottles of hair styling gel, two packets of Sore Muscle and Back soak granules and a bottle of baby oil were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 11. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | 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. A stick of Vapor Breath was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 5. Alka-seltzer tablets were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 9. A tube of Hydrocortisone Cream was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 13. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | 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. The permission form for Hydrocortisone cream in space 13 was completed by the parent on 7-23-2021. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in space 1. | |||
| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A staff member pinched a four-year-old child as a form of discipline. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-19 | 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 bottle of Gatorade was observed in space 8 and in space 14. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | 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 2. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | 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. A container of non-aerosol room spray and a magic eraser were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 7. The key was stored in the lock of the closet in space 8; an aerosol can of Febreeze air freshener was stored in the closet. An aerosol can of shaving cream was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 8. Two aerosol cans of shaving cream and one aerosol can of cake icing were stored in unlocked top cabinets in space 10. Bona floor cleaner and Eco Breeze room deodorizer were stored an an unlocked top cabinet in space 12. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | 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. A variety of over the counter diaper creams were stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet in space 2. A spray bottle of peroxide was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 8. | |||
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