Five Star Family CC Home License
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The Learning Nest
New Bern, NC
· Craven County
GARDEN STREET,
New Bern, NC 28560
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
25000621
License Issued
Jan 7, 2024
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 - Serves NMT 2 infants under age 1.
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About the Provider
THE LEARNING NEST is a Five Star Family CC Home License in NEW BERN NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-04 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child enrolled on 3/16/26 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2026-05-04 | Violation | 1104 | G.S.110-91 & .1723(2) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers. The operator’s vehicle used to transport children had registration that expired 4/26. | |||
| 2026-05-04 | Violation | 1306 | .1703(a)(4) |
| Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator had certification of ITS-SIDS that expired 4/24/26 and renewal certification dated 4/30/26. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-17 | Violation | 709 | 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) |
| Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. In the outdoor space, there were two large dump truck toys that had peeling paint with exposed rust. The green shelf in the outdoor space, that holds blocks, was collapsing with sagging boards and peeling paint. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Violation | 2056 | 10A NCAC 09 .1714(c) & .1721(e)(1) |
| Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The operator had not completed the EPR Plan. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator’s certification of First Aid expired 3/25. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator’s certification of CPR expired 3/25. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. A child enrolled 9/3/24 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2025-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-13 | Violation | 709 | 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) |
| Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. The Monkey Bars Toddler Gym Tower in the outdoor space was made for children (3) three to (8) years of age. | |||
| 2025-01-13 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. Six (6) out of six (6) children enrolled did not have written permission forms on file. | |||
| 2025-01-13 | Violation | 1856 | .1714(b) |
| The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file. The operator completed the EPR in Child Care training on 11/21/24 and was required to complete it by 7/6/24. | |||
| 2025-01-13 | Violation | 2022 | .1703(b) |
| Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame. The operator completed health and safety trainings on 12/16/24 and was required to complete them by 7/6/24. | |||
| 2025-01-13 | Violation | 2048 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) |
| Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. A bottle of White Out was located on the art shelf beside other art materials. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-10 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A jug of Up and Up Disinfecting Bleach was stored on top of the refrigerator. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | Violation | 2033 | .1727(c )(1-3) |
| Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule. Three (3) out of the five (5) children’s files reviewed did not have the date of enrollment on the statement signed by the parent that discipline policy received and explained. | |||
| 2024-06-10 | Violation | 2047 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721(e)(4) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log had not been maintained since 11/15/23. | |||
| 2024-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. The unlocked laundry room located in the designated childcare space contained detergents. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Documentation of a monthly fire drill for July 2023 was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. A written plan of care was not provided and explained to each parent before the first day the children attended the home. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Documentation of a monthly fire drill for July 2023 was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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