Five Star Center License
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The Shirley Whitley Cdc, H.s./early Head Start
Lillington, NC
· Harnett County
747 SHAWTOWN RD,
Lillington, NC 27546
Quick Facts
Capacity
165 children
Age range (listing information)
2 through 5
May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
43000579
License Holder
JOHNSTON LEE HARNETT COMMUNITY ACTION INC
License Issued
Nov 12, 2025
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 SHIRLEY WHITLEY CDC, H.S./EARLY HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in LILLINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 165 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 2 through 5; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-366L |
| 2026-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-366L |
| 2026-04-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On April 21, 2026, a 3-year-old child was placed in a locked bathroom. The child could be heard yelling, kicking and screaming, which occurred in the presence of children. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | 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 classroom 8, an electrical outlet accessible to children was uncovered. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Written authorization to administer albuterol for enrolled children, B.J. expired on December 4, 2025, and L.C. expired on March 19, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Violation | 905 | .1803(a)(2) |
| Child was put in locked confinement. On April 21, 2026, a 3-year-old child was disciplined by being put into a locked bathroom, with the lights off. The child remained in the locked bathroom for approximately 15 minutes. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-25 | 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 staff member with a hire date of 1/6/25 did not complete first aid training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | 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 staff member with a hire date of 1/6/25 did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-04 | 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. The most recent shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed on October 28, 2024. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. A medical report, tuberculosis test, and health questionnaire were not maintained separately from the staff member’s personnel file. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-29 | 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. Tooth paste was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 3. | |||
| 2023-08-29 | 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. A qualification letter dated 7-17-23 for a staff member with a hire date of 8-7-23 was not available. | |||
| 2023-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-08 | 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. One outlet in space 8 was not covered or in use. | |||
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