Three Star Center License
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The Ark Child Care And Learning Center
Clinton, NC
· Sampson County
1519 INDIAN TOWN ROAD,
Clinton, NC 28328
Quick Facts
Capacity
156 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
82000255
License Holder
HOLLY GROVE HOLINESS CHURCH
License Issued
Oct 14, 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 - Apartment & workout room must remain locked during operating hours.
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About the Provider
THE ARK CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER is a Three Star Center License in CLINTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 156 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
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-27 | 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. An electrical outlet in the hallway accessible to children was uncovered. | |||
| 2026-07-27 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 1, an EpiPen and asthma medication for an enrolled child, R.J. was not returned to parent or discarded within 72 hours after the written authorization expired on February 7, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-27 | 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). A staff member's previous qualification letter expired on June 10, 2026. A CBC was not completed and a valid qualification letter was not obtained until June 17, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-27 | 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 members, M.L. and T. F., previous First Aid certification expired on February 10, 2026, and a recertification was not obtained until May 28, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-27 | 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 members, M.L. and T. F., previous CPR certification expired on February 10, 2026, a recertification was not obtained until May 28, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-27 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five (5) staff members did not have a current annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan on file. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-06 | 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. Expired diaper rash ointments were not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours after course of treatment. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Documentation with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger was not completed for one child. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | 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). The qualification letter for the owner/operator expired on 7/21/2025. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | 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. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-21 | 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 space 5, electrical outlets were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An asthma inhaler and an EpiPen prescribed for two (2) children were not stored in the original container. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member with a hire date of 9-3-24 did not have documentation of orientation on file. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. A staff member with a hire date of 9-3-24 did not have a statement of receipt of a job description and operational policies on file. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | 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. Two (2) staff members did not have a medical report and a TB test maintained in a separate file from their personnel file. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | 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 (2) staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was missing in the space designated for the group of school-agers. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Electrical outlets on power strips located in Space #1, Space #2, and Space #4 used by children were not covered. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. A mop bucket containing Fabuloso all purpose cleaner was accessible to children in Space #3. A can of air freshener and Lysol disinfectant spray was in the unlocked cabinet accessible to children in Space #2. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. An authorization form for a prescription topical cream was missing the date of the parents’ signature for one (1) child in Space #1. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Diaper rash spray was not returned to the parent or discarded for one (1) child after the completion of treatment. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Plastic grocery bags and zip lock bags were stored in cubbies in the space designated for children two (2) years old. | |||
| 2023-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-01 | 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 staff member did not complete the Health and Safety training topics every five years. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-08 | 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 available for the group in Space # 5. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The most recent fire drill was conducted in July 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent outdoor play area inspection was conducted in July 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | 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. The Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was not conducted every five years for six staff members. | |||
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