Five Star Center License
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Tlc The Learning Academy, Inc.
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
2832 SOUTH MAIN ST,
Winston-salem, NC 27127
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 650-9652
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
34000362
License Holder
TLC THE LEARNING ACADEMY INC.
License Issued
Jan 21, 2020
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(21 children), Bldg 2(19 children) Cooking in Bldg 1
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About the Provider
Oak Summit Learning Academy specializes in fostering development, building self-esteem, encouraging imagination, and providing loving attention and safety. As a team, we thrive on guiding children’s first steps toward a life-long love of learning. In order to provide the needs of the "whole" child and to service the family, we are affiliated with several locations throughout Forsyth County.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 6:30AM - 5:30PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-200L |
| 2026-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-10 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. During the visit, I observed several child sized chairs with cracked legs exposing sharp plastic on the small playground. | |||
| 2026-02-10 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. During the visit, I observed one (1) child file that did not include a health assessment with a vision screening. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-07 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed that two (2) children were not signed in upon arrival. | |||
| 2025-08-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed exposed concrete footings at the entry gate on the fenced playground area. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. During the visit, I observed 23 children signed in and 32 children present. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I did not observe any safety concerns indoors. On the big playground, I observed an exposed concrete footer around a fence post. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | 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. During the visit, I observed a fence that was measuring between three (3) foot and six (6) inches to three (3) foot and nine (9) inches. | |||
| 2025-04-01 | 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. During the visit, I observed one employee file that did not have documentation of completing First Aid training. | |||
| 2024-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. During the visit, I observed a computer that had music videos playing for children two years of age. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, on the small playground, I observed a xylophone structure that had exposed stakes and on the big playground, I observed a chalk board structure that had exposed stakes. I also observed several areas on the large playground structure that had exposed nails and screws. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | 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. During the visit, on the big playground, I observed a fence measuring 3 foot 2 inches. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | 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. During the visit, I observed a bottle of Clorox cleaner stored on a shelf in space one in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. During the visit, I observed one staff file that did not have documentation of annual review of the EMC plan. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | 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. During the visit, I observed one staff file that did not have documentation of the required eight on-going training hours. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. During the visit, I observed one staff file that has not had an annual evaluation since 2021. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. During the visit, I observed a bottle of fruit soda located on a child sized shelf in space 3. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | 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. During the visit, I observed one staff file that did not have documentation of annual review of the EPR plan. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. During today's visit, I observed approximately 3 inches of mulch around a large playground structure. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | 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. During the visit, I observed two employee files that had the medical report, health questionnaire, and TB test stored in the personnel file. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. During the visit, in space 3, I observed a teacher wipe two children's noses. The teacher did not wash her hands or the either of the children's hands. This is a violation of rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 HANDWASHING (a)(6). | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground, I observed peeling paint and rust on the yellow truck climbing equipment. I observed the gate leading to the playground contained an opening measuring 4 1/2 inches wide between the gate and post. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. I did not observe documentation of orientation in the file of one staff member who started 10/4/22. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In room 3, I observed the attendance was not completed for June 13, 14 and 15. The attendance was recorded for all days during the visit. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. In three children's records, I observed the emergency medical care information was not updated annually. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | 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. I observed one staff file did not contain a certificate documenting completion of the required training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In room 2, a teacher was not present in the classroom where I observed 4 children ages one to two years of age were sleeping. During the visit, the assigned teacher returned to the classroom. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The file for one staff did not include documentation the staff received a review of the facility's EPR and EMC plan within the past year. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | 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. A staff employed 5/20/22 has not taken the required training in Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-29 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Children's files did not include signed verification that parents received the facility's parent participation plan. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The one-step up from the toddler playground has a loose rail and contains splintered wood. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incidents regarding child injuries were not documented on the required incident log. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | 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. A staff member re-employed on 6/3/22 after being away 2 to 3 years, presented a medical dated 2019. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | 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. A TB test was not on file for a teacher employed 5/25/22. An employee employed 6/3/22 presented a TB test dated 2019. | |||
| 2022-06-29 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. An existing staff member had not updated the staff's emergency information within the past year. | |||
| 2022-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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