Five Star Center License
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The Promised Learning Center
Bethel, NC
· Pitt County
7144 SOUTH MAIN ST,
Bethel, NC 27812
Quick Facts
Capacity
72 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
74000215
License Holder
THE PROMISED LEARNING CENTER, LTD
License Issued
May 21, 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
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About the Provider
THE PROMISED LEARNING CENTER is a Five Star Center License in BETHEL NC, with a maximum capacity of 72 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Two Star Center License
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The current fire inspection for the facility was completed on February 13, 2025. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space #1 & #3, upon arrival children did not wash their hands. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | 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. In space #1, the two outlets under the wall hanging cubbies was uncovered. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | 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. 6-month authorization to administer the prescribed medication for a child diagnosed with a chronic illness expired on 3/19/26. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | 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. A child less than one year of age was present on 7/2/26 and 7/7/26 with no sleep chart documentation on file. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance for today was not completed. | |||
| 2026-06-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-07 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. On the preschool playground, the table located at the back of the fenced area, the center hole had broken metal protruding upwards. | |||
| 2025-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were active ant hill present on preschool playground, located on the older children playground were thorns growing in the back fence, active wasp nest in roof of shelter, and boards not attached properly to shelter roof. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival a staff member opened the door to the facility leaving the assigned classroom with eleven children aged three to five years of age with one staff member. The doorbell rang and the same staff member went to let a parent into the facility leaving the classroom out of ratio again. | |||
| 2025-07-29 | 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 (1) staff member hired on 10/18/14, did not have on file the certifications for “Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions” and “Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect and child maltreatment.” | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-21 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. The protective surfacing area around the stationary climber is extended less than two (2) feet from the steps on the stationary climber. | |||
| 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 #4 an outlet near the side window did not have a safety plug. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | 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. Located on top of the van center console was a container of Dermeisil labs eczema relief body lotion. | |||
| 2025-03-21 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #1 attendance was not completed for today. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection on file was dated 2/27/24 and the pervious fire inspection was completed on 2/22/23. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Inside an unlocked storage closet there was a 5 gallon container of paint. On there were active ant hills on outdoor space # 2 and #3. In outdoor space #3 there were two pieces of debris, two wasp nest were on the roof of the shelter, a concrete rock near back fence, and there was standing water in the mop drainage station. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. In classroom space #3 stored on a shelf in an unlocked box was four packets of Diphene, two packets of Safetec Triple Antibiotic Cream, two packets of non-aspirin, and one packet of first aid and burn cream. In classroom #4 inside a first aid kit in a cabinet was one Safetec Triple Antibiotic Cream. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In classroom space #4 authorization for an albuterol inhaler did not include the dates of authorization. | |||
| 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. In classroom space #1 there was a tube of Boudreaux Butt Paste and Hydrocortisone stored in a lock box above five feet for children that were not longer enrolled in the facility. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Two incident reports dated 5/22/24 and 5/15/24 on file were not documented on the incident log. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Van driver P. Moore hired on 8/14/23 did not have a completed First Aid training on file. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Van driver P. Moore hired on 8/14/23 did not have a completed CPR training on file. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The back and front driver side tires treads were less than 2/32 of an inch. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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. Sixteen out of forty children documented on the transportation log did not have emergency information with a photograph. | |||
| 2024-08-22 | 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 J. Harris hired on 10/18/14 did not completed the five year renewal of the health and safety trainings. | |||
| 2024-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Two of opening in the rails on the platform in outdoor space #1 measured 4 1/2 inches. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The climbing structure in outdoor space #2 measured 2 feet 11 inches and did not have protective surfacing. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The grass in the outdoor space 2 and 3 was tall and thick in some areas, creating areas that may harbor or attract pest. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. Children enrolled in classroom space #3 were observed during outdoor play, the gate to the air conditioner units was open in the outdoor space. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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. The hall utility closet was unlocked. Stored in the closet were 2 bottles and 2 jugs of Odoban Disinfectant, Clorox Foaming Glass Cleaner, Lysol Muiltisurface cleaner, Fabulouso, Ajax Amonia, Homeline Window and Glass Cleaner, Homeline Bleach, containers of paint, and a jug of anitfreeze. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Authorization for a tube of Aveeno Hydrocortisone cream expired on 3/8/23. Authorization forms were not on file for an Ventolin inhaler, a jar of Vaseline, and a Flovent Inhaler stored in the medication box. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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 inhaler stored in the medication box in the kitchen was not in its original box with the prescription label attached. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | 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. Sleep checks for today were not recorded for three infants observed sleeping in classroom space #1. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. On Ford Club Wagon used to transport children the front passenger tire tread measured less than 2/32 of an inch. The foam of the chair arm was exposed. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Nine children one and two years old were observed during outdoor play in outdoor space #1, the capacity for the space is 3. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-08 | 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 can of Glade Cashmere Woods air freshener was observed on a table outside of classroom 2. A can of Lysol was observed in the passenger door of the van used to transport children. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | 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. Albuterol was observed in Space 2 without its original labeled container or written instructions from the prescribing physician. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Five (5) staff did not have documentation on file of the completion of the required number of on-going training hours according to their education and experience. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The health examination for a child enrolled on 8/29/22 was not completed until 12/5/22 and received in the facility on 1/23/23. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-09 | 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. Open electrical outlets were observed in Space 3 on a power-stick behind the fish tank. Open outlets were also observed in the unlocked, unoccupied kitchen. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | 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 can of Home Line Lavender air freshener, two containers of Zeps Disinfectant Wipes and Dawn Dish Washing Liquid were observed in the unlocked, unoccupied kitchen. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | 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. Documentation of the completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was not on file for the staff person hired on 6/28/22. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Children were observed improperly washing hands in Space 2. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 HANDWASHING (c) Handwashing procedures shall include: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water; (2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds; (3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails and between fingers; (4) rinsing well for ten seconds; (5) drying hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and (6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without recontaminating hands. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-21 | 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 1 an outlet beside the baby swing was not covered. In space 4 an outlet beside the math and manipulatives shelf was not covered. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | 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 bottle of Quaker State full synthetic oil and a bottle of windshield washer fluid were located in the back of the van. A bottle of Rexall hand sanitizer was located in the middle console of the van, sanitizer wipes were located in the first aid kit, and a pack of gentile wipes and Lysol wipes were located in the driver's side door. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. A staff person with a date of hire of 9/18/21 did not have a staff development plan on file available for review today. A staff person hired on 12/7/2015 did not have an updated staff development plan available for review today. | |||
| 2022-09-21 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A staff person hired on 9/9/2022 did not have a signed policy on file. | |||
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