Five Star Center License
Walter Bickett Education Center
Monroe, NC
· Union County
501 LANCASTER AVENUE,
Monroe, NC 28112
Quick Facts
Capacity
278 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
Missing details such as transportation or rates? Suggest an update to help other families.
Contact Information
📞 (704) 289-7497
Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
90000286
License Holder
Union County Board of Education
Expired
Nov 14, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Write a Review
Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Walter Bickett Education Center. Let other families know what's great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.
Review Policy: ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content.
Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our
review guidelines.
Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.
About the Provider
The mission of Walter Bickett Education Center is to provide a developmentally appropriate foundation in a safe, nurturing, child-centered environment that encourages a love for learning.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The refrigerator where children's food is stored in the cafeteria had visible stains and was observed dirty on the inside and outside. | |||
| 2024-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-19 | 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 fire inspection on file with DCDEE was completed on 10/4/22. The new fire inspection was completed on 9/6/23 and put on file today 10/19/23. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conduced in all months of operation (June 2023 and August 2023). | |||
| 2023-10-19 | 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. I observed two (2) EPI pens not in their original container in which they were dispensed. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | 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. Emergency information forms for two (2) staff were completed after the first day of employment. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Space #7C did not have records of monthly attendance for September 2023 and October 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Administration failed to ensure a safe enviornment for children, age three, by allowing two staff members to continue to provide care for the children after concerns regarding the treatment of the children was reported. On June 1 and 2, 2023, two staff members handled children, age three, roughly, which placed the children in an unsafe environment and at risk of injury and/or harm. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On June 2, 2023, a staff member put her face directly in the face of a three-year-old child and appeared to speak to the child in an inappropriate manner. In addition, after the same staff member handled the child roughly, she made an inappropriate comment to another staff member that the child should be lucky it was only their hand. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. On June 1, 2023, staff member #1 grabbed child #1, age three, by the arms, pulling the child. On June 2, 2023, staff member #1 grabbed the same child by the arms, lifting the child up by the arms. Staff member #1 continued to pull the child by the arms, pulling the child down the steps on his/her face. Staff member #1 pulls the child up by the arms and drops the child two additional times. Also on June 2, 2023, staff member #2, hits child #2 on the hand two times. Staff member #2 slapped child #2 across the face with an open hand and shook the same child. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 906 | .1803(a)(3) |
| Discipline was delegated to another child. On June 2, 2023, a staff member used the hand of a child, age three, to hit another child, age 3. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-15 | 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. Health questionnaires were not maintained separate from the staff members personnel file. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. S.C did not complete all required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. | |||
| 2022-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-12 | 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 #4c one (1) outlet was uncovered. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
If you are a provider and believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.
Looking for Child Care?
Helpful Resources
How to Choose a Child Care Center
Read article →
Questions to Ask During a Tour
Read article →
Licensing Guide
Read article →