Five Star Center License
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Up, Up And Away - Cartoogechaye School
Franklin, NC
· Macon County
3295 OLD MURPHY RD,
Franklin, NC 28734
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 524-2845
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
56000144
License Holder
MACON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
License Issued
Dec 13, 2019
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 - Meets reduced ratios.
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About the Provider
Believe that every child can learn in our safe environment. Expect every child to reach their potential. Aim for high academic growth. Respect differences and celebrate unique learning styles. Strive to be 21st Century scholars.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-23 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The staff training worksheet was reviewed prior to today’s visit. Three (3) staff members were listed on the staff training worksheet; however, only one (1) staff member was linked to the ABCMS Provider Portal for this facility. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-08 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The staff training worksheet was reviewed prior to today’s visit. Three (3) staff members were listed on the staff training worksheet; however, only two (2) staff members were linked to the ABCMS Provider Portal for this facility. | |||
| 2026-04-08 | 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 completed was dated 12/8/2025 | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The large climber (Step 2) did not have six (6) inches of resilient surfacing at the exit points of the equipment. There was approximately 2 to 3 inches of resilient surfacing available. The Ace Flyer Teeter Totter was installed over grass. Per manufacturer instructions the equipment is to installed over resilient surfacing. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | 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. There was a container of Lysol disinfectant wipes located on top of the refrigerator and in one cabinet unlocked. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | 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. A staff member's prescribed medication was stored in the teacher's desk unlocked. | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. One (1) child's emergency information did not indicate the child's health care professional. (Refer to children's records form) | |||
| 2025-05-07 | Violation | 9995 | |
| Child care operators, as defined under G.S. 110-86(7), shall test, once every three years, all water outlets used for drinking or food preparation. The lead water testing was completed on 8/13/2021. A new test was due to be completed by August 2024. Sanitation Rule 2816(b)(1). | |||
| 2024-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-19 | 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. Two (2) staff did not renew First Aid within the correct time frame. A.W. and B.D. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | 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. Two(2) staff did not renew CPR and First Aid within the correct time frame. A.W. and B.D. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | 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 (2) substitutes did not complete HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING within the first year of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-27 | 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. The original pharmacy label for three inhalers and two epi-pens were not in original labeled container. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-26 | 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. B.M. and H.S. do not have a medical on file. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. B.M. and H.S. did not have TB test on file prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. Two Substitutes did not have First Aid prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. Two Substitutes did not have CPR prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 1231 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) |
| Staff were not notified in writing of all changes to personnel policies. Two (2) staff members do not have a signed and dated statement that they have received personnel and operational policies. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Note: Three (3) staff did not have staff evaluations on file for 2021. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's file did not have date of enrollment on any form in child's file including Discipline policy. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. Two (2) staff members have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member has not completed all required Health and Safety Training. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. B.M. and H.S. did not have Health and Safety Training after one year of employment. | |||
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