Five Star Center License
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The Village At Rainbow Station
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
9829 PROVIDENCE ROAD WEST,
Charlotte, NC 28277
Quick Facts
Capacity
246 children
Age Range
3 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 909-4525
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
60002957
License Holder
THE VILLAGE AT LEAF SPRING SCHOOL
License Issued
May 20, 2026
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 - Food service from kitchen in adjacent building
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About the Provider
Rainbow Station is unlike any other childhood education facility you’ve ever experienced. We offer an early childhood education program that includes:
Developmentally appropriate curriculum
Learning center focus
Field trips and extracurricular activities
Summer camp
Convenient hours
Teachers certified in CPR/first aid
Hot, nutritious meals and snacks
Registered nurses on staff
Family support philosophy
Developmentally appropriate curriculum
Learning center focus
Field trips and extracurricular activities
Summer camp
Convenient hours
Teachers certified in CPR/first aid
Hot, nutritious meals and snacks
Registered nurses on staff
Family support philosophy
Additional Information:
One Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30AM to 6:30PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-20 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. A toilet in the boys restroom would not flush properly and was covered with a trash bag. | |||
| 2025-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-02 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an staff evaluation and professional development plan had been completed annually. | |||
| 2025-08-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One outlet plate cover located in the gym was broken causing potential hazard. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | 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. The first aid kits located on three buses used for transportation had Ibuprofen, aspirin, sting relief, and first aid cream in each kit. | |||
| 2025-01-07 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Parent medication authorization for a prescription medication expired August 2024. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The wall in the arcade has one cinder block in poor repair, it's been hit with something and a chunk has fallen off leaving sharp edge. The door stopper on the door in the café is coming off the door and in poor repair. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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. One prescribed medication was observed in a ziplock bag, it was not in it's original container nor did it have the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two staff (one hired 6/4/24 and the other hired 6/3/22) do not have their orientation document on file. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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. First Aid certification could not be located for one staff hired 6-7-21. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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. CPR certification could not be located for one staff hired 6-7-21. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | 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. The training certification could not be located for one staff hired 6-7-21 | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Health and safety training certificates could not be located today, for a staff member hired 6-7-21. | |||
| 2024-08-01 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff hired 2/2/23, but began working with school age children in August 2023, has not completed BSAC training. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-11 | 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 facility has not had an annual fire inspection completed, the last inspection was conducted on 11/4/2022. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The wall in the café, by the trash can, was observed to be dirty with spattered ketchup, milk and food from throwing trash and food away. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A rusted wheel barrel was observed stored in the corner of the play yard, this was removed during the visit. Cabinet doors in the café were observed with the trim peeling away and the practical board exposed. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three staff employed more than one year have not had their annual review or completed or discussed their annual staff development plan. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 1445 | .2510(c) |
| All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. One group leader working with School age children, hired 7/27/2023 has not completed BSAC training. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | 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. Four staff have not completed health and safety training within five years of complete previous health and safety training. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Space 10 it was observed that two (2) ceiling tiles had visible stains due to water damage. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. It was also observed that one child with a documented allergy did not have emergency medication present. The parent was contacted and provided a written statement detailing their personal preference in regard to the allergy. This was considered corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. In Space 3 it was observed that the posted Emergency Medical Care Plan list a prior staff member as a person responsible for providing care in the event of an emergency. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | 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. In Space 5 it was observed that a container of Mosaic Sand Tile Grout with with the warning ‘Keep out of reach of children’ accompanied by other warnings being stored in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. It was also observed in Space 3 that the space was licensed for a maximum capacity of seven (7) children but there were eleven (11) children present in the space. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | 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. Emergency drills (shelter-in-place/lockdown) were reviewed, and it was observed that an emergency drill was scheduled to be conducted in March of 2023 but did not occur until May 2023. This was considered corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2023-07-18 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Emergency medication was monitored, and it was observed that one child with a documented allergy had Benadryl listed on his medical action plan but did not have a completed permission to administer form on file. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One (1) bus did not have a first aid kit on the bus. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was not a sign posted at the facility prohibiting smoking and tobacco use. | |||
| 2022-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. On July 7, 2022, a child fell on the playground and broke his arm. The facility did not send the incident form to me within 7 days. I received a copy of the incident report during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire inspection was documented in July. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. Two children walked in the front door, without a parent, walked to the locker room, then one child walked outside to the playground, and one child walked to the gym. No staff member was present. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Junior Group Girls had 21 children ages 5-7 with one teacher. Junior Group Boys had 19 children ages 5-7 with one teacher. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. The MAP was not attached to the child's application. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In the senior group one child's MAP expired July 17, 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-04 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One child's medical authorization form expired July 24, 2022. | |||
| 2022-06-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-02 | 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. A lockdown/shelter in place has not be completed since April 7, 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. A broken hand swing was on the monkey bars. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. No fire inspection was completed for September 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-02 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration expired January 31, 2022. | |||
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