Up, Up And Away - Cartoogechaye School - Franklin NC Five Star Center License

3295 OLD MURPHY RD , FRANKLIN NC 28734
(828) 524-2845

About the Provider

Description: 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

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 56000144
  • Capacity: 18
  • Age Range: 3 through 5
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Current License Issue Date: 2019-12-13
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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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.

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