Five Star Center License
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Waynesville Head Start
Waynesville, NC
· Haywood County
489-B PIGEON ST,
Waynesville, NC 28786
Quick Facts
Capacity
92 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
44000151
License Holder
MOUNTAIN PROJECTS INC
License Issued
Aug 10, 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
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About the Provider
WAYNESVILLE HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in WAYNESVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 92 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-29 | 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. There were four (4) bags of ice melt, which contained several warnings, being stored in the breezeway area that children use as a walk way to the playground areas. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-12 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved.During my visit the children enrolled in the wrap-around part of the program were observed being cared for in the space located beside Ms. Hill's office, which is being used for a teacher's lounge/wellness room and a storage area for extra materials such as books. This space has not been measured or approved to be used as a space to care for children. | |||
| 2025-02-12 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In classroom A children's blankets were stored on the child's cot in a way that caused the blanket to touch the cot above therefore, contaminating the blanket. | |||
| 2025-02-12 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that one (1) staff that was hired on 05/08/2023 did not complete the required health and safety training until 01/06/2025. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-07 | 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. One (1) of the mechanical rooms located in the hallway by space 3C was unlocked, and a container of Member's Mart Laundry Detergent was stored on the washer. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. In space 3C, an incident report as old as 8/9/23 were maintained in the folder on the wall along with the incident log. In space 4D(5E), an incident report as old as 8/23/23 was maintained in the folder on the wall along with the incident log. | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space 4D(5E), there were plastic cups with plastic wrappers being stored in the cabinet by an emergency crib. There were no devices to prohibit access from the children, such as a baby proof device. | |||
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-020L |
| 2024-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-090A |
| 2023-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In classroom 1C, activity plan was posted but not current. The plan is dated 2/27/23 - 3/3/23. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | 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 classroom 1B, outlets by the fish tank were not covered by the safety covers. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. In classroom 1A, incident reports dated October, November, December 2022 were not filed in children's files. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. In classroom 1A, incident log was not available. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | 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. Medical statement and TB form was kept with other documents in staff file for a staff hired on 10/31/22. | |||
| 2023-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-07 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The medicine log in classroom B does not include a date. | |||
| 2022-10-07 | 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 shelter-in-place drill was conducted 4/29/22. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-31 | 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. After review of the Staff and Training Worksheet there were six (6) staff members that did not complete the Health and safety training topics within five (5) years. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | 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 no signage posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2022-03-31 | 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. One staff member was hired in August 24, 2021 but did not complete the required training until December 01, 2021, which exceeded the ninety (90) days. Refer to the Staff and Training Worksheet. | |||
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