Five Star Center License
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Northside Children's Learning Center
Lenoir, NC
· Caldwell County
1440 BLOWING ROCK BLVD,
Lenoir, NC 28645
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
14000018
License Holder
BLUE RIDGE COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
License Issued
Aug 13, 2018
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
nikki
2013-02-27 19:23:43
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My 3 children have attended northside and they have learned so much by being there.. all though one certain preschool teacher i wont mention no name wanted to call me and my husband constantly about my daughter about an issue that was resolved with her dr. until we withdrew her from preschool (which i hate that i had to because m daughter was learning so much) because it wasnt worth taking her then having to turn right around to come back and get her.. but other than this incedent the learning center is great... they could do without this one teacher though... thanks
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About the Provider
NORTHSIDE CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER is a Five Star Center License in LENOIR NC, with a maximum capacity of 199 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-18 | 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. In space #2, the classroom for children three, four and five years old, I observed a sewing kit with metal needles, and a small bottle of hand sanitizer with multiple warnings in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-06-18 | 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. In space #2, the classroom for children three, four and five years old, I observed a Ziplock bag that belonged to a staff member that contained a bottle of Equate extra-strength Acetaminophen 500mg pain-reliever and an Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol 90mcg in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0126-192L |
| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-04 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. One child enrolled on July 1, 2025 had one human milk bottle located in the infant room refrigerator that was not labeled with the child's name. One child enrolled on October 16, 2025, had two bottles of formula located in the infant room refrigerator that were not labeled with the date. | |||
| 2025-11-04 | 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 #11, I observed one outlet on the wall to the left side of the teachers desk that did not have an outlet cover. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-23 | 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 #3, on the wall above and behind the wall mounted television one outlet was uncovered. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. I observed two (2) poison ivy vines under the fence accessible to children on the two (2) and three (3) year old playground. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | 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 #7 I observed one plastic diaper pack and one plastic toy bag in a box in the corner on the floor in the child's bathroom accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-18 | 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 #12 one outlet located beside the teachers desk did not have an outlet cover and was accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-11-18 | 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. In space #2 one aerosol can of Champion Spray on Spray Disinfectant Formula 3 was located on top of the towel holder not under lock and key and out of reach of children. In space #11 one bottle of Clorox Bleach with multiple warnings was located on a shelf above the kitchen sink and out of reach of children. | |||
| 2024-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1024-138L |
| 2024-11-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On October 9, 2024 a small Ziplock bag containing a white powdery substance was found on the preschool playground at the bottom of the gate close to the steps by a child four years of age. | |||
| 2024-10-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-138L |
| 2024-07-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection was completed on June 30, 2023. The next inspection took place on July 8, 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There were no playground inspections on file for the two playgrounds at the facility for the month of March 2024. | |||
| 2024-07-23 | 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. A shelter-in-place drill was conducted on March 30, 2024. The next shelter-in-place drill took place on July 11, 2024. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 11/13/23, one child was not signed in and one child was not signed out of care. On 11/15/23 and 11/16/23, one child was not signed into care. On 11/22/23, four children were not signed out of care. On 11/27/23, one child was not signed out of care. On 12/1/23, three children were not signed out of care. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space #7, no feeding plan was posted for three children under 15 months of age. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In space #8, a thirteen month old child had a feeding plan that was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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. In space #1, an aerosol can of Barbasol shaving cream was on a shelf in the bathroom. In space #2, a bottle of gorilla glue was in an unlocked cabinet. In space #6, one aerosol can of Sweater Weather Bath and Body Works spray was on a shelf in the classroom space. In the kitchen, one aerosol can of Novo sea breeze air freshener, one bottle of Children’s Sudafed PE, one bottle of Sta-Flo liquid starch, two aerosol bottles of Steriphene disinfectant spray, two aerosol cans of Champion stainless steel cleaner, one can of Dry Dox spackling and one bottle of Vasoline Essential health lotion were in unlocked cabinets. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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. One staff member employed 8/14/23, had verification of a medical reported completed 11/22/23. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | 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. One staff member employed 8/14/23, had verification of TB results completed 11/22/23. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member, employed 11/13/23 did not have verification of orientation for the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled 7/17/23, had verification of a medical exam on 10/30/23 on file. | |||
| 2023-12-07 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #12, a four year old child with chronic asthma had a medical action plan on file that was not signed by a healthcare professional or a parent. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-14 | 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. Four (4) Incident Reports did not list the date the parent signed the report. Two (2) Incident Reports did not list who the form was completed by. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. One (1) Incident Report was completed on December 14, 2022, and was not recorded on the Incident Log. One (1) Incident Report was dated December 29, 2022, was not recorded on the Incident Log. Two (2) Incident Reports dated January 9, 2023, were not recorded on the Incident Log. One (1) Incident Report dated January 10, 2023, was not recorded on the Incident Log. One (1) Incident Report dated January 25, 2023, was not reported on the Incident Log. | |||
| 2023-01-23 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The benches on the playgrounds had exposed bolts at the base of the footings of the bench. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | 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. In space #2, an aerosol spray can of Steriphene II Disinfectant Deodorant was stored in an unlocked wooden cabinet used to store staff materials. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The monthly playground inspections were not completed for September 2022, October 2022, November 2022, and December 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | 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. One (1) teacher with a hire date of December 20, 2022, had a medical report on file dated December 30, 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | 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. Emergency drills were conducted on May 6, 2022, and September 16, 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-17 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) substitute caregiver and two (2) teachers did not have a signed acknowledgement on file regarding the review of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children less than five (5) years of age. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not available for review for June 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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 #5, one (1) electrical outlet to the right of the sink used by children was not in use or covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2022-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection was not completed for June 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The breakfast and afternoon snack menus were dated January 24, 2022 through January 28, 2022. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | 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 #2, one (1) electrical outlet was not covered to the left of the doorway leading outside. In space #5, one (1) electrical outlet was not covered between the sinks used by children. | |||
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