Five Star Center License
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The Growing Tree
Wilson, NC
· Wilson County
1705 SW TARBORO STREET,
Wilson, NC 27893
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (252) 399-8438
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
98000188
License Holder
DLP WILSON MEDICAL CENTER, LLC
License Issued
Sep 22, 2017
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 - Bldg. 1 capacity - 100; Bldg. 2 capacity - 50
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About the Provider
It is with a great deal of pride that we welcome your family to The Growing Tree. Within the doors of Wilson Medical Center's child care center, you will find laughter, learning, and a spirit of commitment to the best possible care for your child. We believe that the early years of a child's life are very important ones. We hope that the programs and people at The Growing Tree will have a positive influence on the adults your children will become. We are privileged to have a part in your child's development and to be partners with you in the adventure of parenting. As partners, communication will be the key to our success.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-361A |
| 2026-02-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-05 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The facility's EMC plan was not reviewed annually with all staff. | |||
| 2026-02-05 | 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 did not renew First Aid training prior to the expiration date, 1/18/26. | |||
| 2026-02-05 | 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 did not renew CPR training prior to the expiration date, 1/18/26. | |||
| 2026-02-05 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The facility's EPR Plan was not reviewed annually with all staff. | |||
| 2025-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-284A |
| 2025-02-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A rug, water hose and tee pee stick was laying on the ground posing a tripping hazard. The black barrier enclosing the surfacing around the swings were exposing sharp/rough edges and one bush on the playground had leaves with thorns exposed and in space accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | 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 bags were stored in a cabinet and a shelf accessible to children under age 3 in Space #3. | |||
| 2025-02-24 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Emergency information on file for two children transported did not have photographs | |||
| 2025-01-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-284A |
| 2024-12-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-284A |
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for three children on April 12,2024. | |||
| 2024-09-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A red storage bin storing wooden linking blocks was cracked exposing sharp edges in Space 8. A small plastic container accessible to children was cracked exposing sharp edges in Space 7. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not documented for eleven children between the dates of January 5, 2024, to February 16, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two containers storing toys were cracked exposing sharp edges in Space #7-B2. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision was not provided for three children using the restroom across the hall from the classroom for approximately two to three minutes. | |||
| 2023-03-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Tree roots were extended above ground posing a tripping hazard and a bolt was protruding from the black border enclosing the surfacing around the play equipment on the playground at building #2. The black border enclosing the play equipment on playground #1 was cracked creating openings and sharp edges. | |||
| 2023-03-23 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The covering on the passenger seat behind the driver was torn exposing the interior padding on bus #19. | |||
| 2022-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A bottle of Dermasil lotion with labeled keep out of reach of children was in an unlocked drawer below 5ft. in Space # 3. A cracker container with toys was on a shelf below 5ft. in Space #8. | |||
| 2022-10-21 | 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 were observed in spaces accessible to children in Space #3. | |||
| 2022-10-21 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify one staff member renewed First Aid training on or before the expiration date of 7/2/2022. | |||
| 2022-10-21 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify one staff member renewed CPR training on or before the expiration date of 7/2/2022. | |||
| 2022-10-21 | 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. The caregiver working in the infant classroom did not renew IT'S SIDS training on or before the expiration date of 9/18/2022. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's personal bag was observed on a cubby accessible to children in Space #8, bolts were protruding from the black border enclosing surfacing on the playgrounds 1 and 2, water hoses were lying on the ground playground #1, tree roots were protruding from the ground posing tripping hazards on playground #2 and a metal rake was stored in space accessible to children on playground # 1. | |||
| 2022-04-01 | 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 were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children under age 3 in Space #4. | |||
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