Five Star Center License
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Greene Lamp Head Start Highland Center
Kinston, NC
· Lenoir County
1001 EAST HIGHLAND AVENUE,
Kinston, NC 28501
Quick Facts
Capacity
82 children
Age Range
1 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
54000150
License Holder
GREENE LAMP
License Issued
Feb 23, 2026
Expired
Nov 22, 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
Reviews
Pamela
2014-08-26 21:39:37
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This is a wonderful center. The children are well cared for and the teachers are excellent in the jobs that they preform .
190 out of 390 think this review is helpful
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 481 | .1005(b)(6) |
| A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Children in space 4 left for a transitioning field trip during the visit. The teaching staff did not leave a list of children that were attending the field trip. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the Head Start playground, a bench on the picnic table was broken with sharp edges and there were large tree roots that causes a tripping hazard. There is a drain hole that does not have a cover, located beside the ramp that children use to access the Early Head Start playground. This is accessible to the enrolled Early Head Start children. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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. A citronella bracelet was stored in an unlocked cabinet space 4. The bracelet was labeled with "Keep out of the reach of children" and had additional warnings. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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 roster was not complete with all staff members in the ABCMS portal, thus satisfying the requirement to notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the facility within five business days. Staff members R. Durant, S. Scott, and P. Clark were not on the roster. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member S. Scott has not completed the required health and safety trainings. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-11 | 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. Staff member, T. Cobb Lee's hire date was 11/3/25. The CPR training was required to be completed by 2/3/26. Staff member L. Moore and S. Scott's CPR training expired on 1/2025. P. Clark's CPR expired 1/2025 and was renewed 2/13/25. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Written permission from a parent was not available for 1 child that was being transported. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child did not have a medical assessment on file for review. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have health assessment on file before enrollment or within 30 days of admission. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children did not have an immunization record on file before or within 30 days of admission. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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 roster was not completed in the ABCMS portal, thus satisfying the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Nine staff members who are no longer employed must be removed from the roster. Four staff members, L. Moore, R. Durant, S. Scott, and P. Clark must be added to the roster. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | 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 required drills were not practiced every three months. A drill was completed in May, the next drill was required in August. The required drill for August was not completed. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space B2-1, emergency albuterol medication permission for standing authorization had expired. One medication was dated for 6/3/25 with a permission expiration date of 12/3/25. One medication was dated for 7/22/25 with a permission expiration date of 1/22/26. | |||
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