Three Star Center License
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THE NEW SCHOOL #2
Holly Springs, NC
· Wake County
5617 SUNSET LAKE RD,
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Quick Facts
Capacity
175 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 303-3636
Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92001015
License Holder
THE NEW SCHOOL, INC.
License Issued
May 31, 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 - Ratios 0713(a) & 30 sq. ft. inside
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About the Provider
We are an independent, AMS fully accredited, non-profit Montessori school in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Established 1984. Our programs range from one year olds through sixth grade. Like this page to keep up with the latest school news and events. The New School Montessori Center provides a nurturing environment that inspires and motivates growing minds. At our school, your child will be immersed in a stimulating and holistic program that focuses on their specific needs and strengths. Since our 1984, our alumni’s success stories speak to our dedication in equipping students with the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of an increasingly complex world. The school is ideally suited for families living in southern Wake County and looking for programs for infants to 8th grade.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-05 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. A staff file did not have an application. | |||
| 2026-08-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A caregiver's file did not have a letter prior to employment. | |||
| 2026-08-05 | 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 last documented emergency drill was completed on 4/16/25. | |||
| 2026-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-28 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #9 did not have an activity plan posted. | |||
| 2025-08-28 | 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. A plastic bag was stored on a hook in the hallway; accessible to children younger than three. | |||
| 2025-08-28 | 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 last emergency drill was conducted on 3/13/25. | |||
| 2025-08-28 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Ten children files did not have a signed statement. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A bottle in space #8 was not labeled with the child's name and date. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Medication in space #8 expired on 1/18/25. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | 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). JJ qualifying letter expired on 11/1/24. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | 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. One staff member working in the infant classroom ITS-SIDS training expired on 8/17/23. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | 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. Two staff members health and safety training expired on 2/23/19. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-10 | 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 not posted in each classroom. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space #1 and #9 staff purses were stored less than five feet from the floor. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. An authorization form for desitin cream did not have the amount to apply. | |||
| 2024-09-10 | 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 material used for packing was accessible to children in a two year old classroom. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. There is soil and mulch build-up around the fence line, resulting in the fencing being less that 4 feet high. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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. A child's epi-pen was stored in a pouch, without the prescription label. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There is less than 2 inches of mulch around all the climbing structures. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-19 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Three authorizaton forms, for topical medications were expired. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | 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. Two newer staff members medical reports were older than 12 month. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | 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. Two newer staff member's tb test were older than 1 year. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Staff purses were stored in two unlocked observation booths, located in the center's main hallway. | |||
| 2022-10-26 | 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. One staff member, working in the infant room today, did not have a current safe sleep certificate. | |||
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