Five Star Center License
CHILDCARE NETWORK #99
Gastonia, NC
· Gaston County
3092 S UNION ROAD,
Gastonia, NC 28056
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care
Transportation
To/From School
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 864-9618
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
36000191
License Holder
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SCHOOLS DBA CHILDCARE NETWORK
Expired
Dec 7, 2017
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
Jennifer
2014-11-30 22:26:52
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
My two daughters attend this daycare and I am very impressed. Every one is extremely nice and helpful, even people aside from the girl's teachers. One is in the two year old class and the other is in the four year old class.
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About the Provider
Our mission at Childcare Network is to provide children with the highest quality early care and education, to serve as a supportive network and resource for families, strengthening the communities that we serve, and to work interactively with other responsive networks and services to ensure that high quality preschool education remains progressive, safe, and affordable for all families.
Additional Information:
HighReach Learning Curriculum
Bright Babies Infant Curriculum
Young Achievers Club for School Age
NC PreK
Adventure Summer Camp for School Age
USDA Approved Free meals & snacks
Security Code Keypad Entry
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Tuesday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Wednesday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Thursday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Friday6:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 813 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(d) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access. In Space #2, an electric fan, which was not mounted and was not fitted with a mesh guard, was on the counter to the right of the handwashing sink. In Space #3, an electric fan, which was not mounted and was not fitted with a mesh guard, was clipped to a shelf to the left of the handwashing sink. In Space #5, an electric fan, which was not mounted and was not fitted with a mesh guard, was on top of the cubbies. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | 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. The medical exam on file for one (1) staff member, employed on February 14, 2023, did not indicate that the staff member was emotionally and physically fit to care for children. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on January 24, 2022, was last updated on October 12, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on October 3, 2022, was last updated on October 11, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on December 1, 2020, was last updated on December 1, 2020. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on June 1, 2022, was last updated on May 26, 2022. The emergency information on file for one (1) child, enrolled on August 17, 2022, was last updated on October 12, 2022. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical exam on file for one (1) child, enrolled on October 3, 2022, was dated November 18, 2022. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | 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. The immunization record on file for one (1) child, enrolled on October 3, 2022, was dated November 18, 2022. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 1767 | .3005 (a)(3) |
| The health assessment did not include a vision screening. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-K program on September 25, 2023, did not have a vision screening on file. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 1768 | .3005 (a)(4) |
| The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-K program on September 25, 2023, did not have a hearing screening on file. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-K program on September 25, 2023, did not have a dental screening on file. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch surrounding the stationary play structure on the playground for preschool age children, measured zero (0) inches to four (4) inches across the fall zone. | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-24 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In Space #1, there was no thermometer in the refrigerator used to store infant bottles. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | 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 cubbies was not covered with a safety plug. In Space #6, one (1) electrical outlet to the left of the bulletin board was not covered with a safety plug. In Space #7, one (1) electrical outlet to the left of the window was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | 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 members, employed on January 31, 2023, did not complete First Aid Training. The First Aid certification for one (1) staff member, employed on October 25, 2021 expired February 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | 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 members, employed on January 31, 2023, did not complete CPR Training. The CPR certification for one (1) staff member, employed on October 25, 2021 expired February 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space 10, attendance for one (1) child was not documented on May 23, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | 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 #1, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tub of Triple Paste Zinc Oxide Medicated Diaper Rash Ointment. In Space #1, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby. | |||
| 2023-05-24 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report form for an incident that occurred on April 3, 2023 was submitted to the Division on May 21, 2023. The facility was made aware that the child received medical care on May 10, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member fell on a five-year-old child and as a result the child's nose was bleeding. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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. An incident report completed on 4/3/23 did not include medical treatment received, location of injury, parent signature, time, who notified the parent, or who the form was completed by. An additional incident report completed on the same date did not contain the type of injury, body part injured, medical treatment received, witness, equipment involved, and parent signature. Additionally, the cause of injury and summary were not accurate. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On April 3, 2023, one staff member cared for fifteen 4-5-year-old children on the playground. On May 10, 2023, one staff member was caring for nine infants. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-16 | 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. In Space #10 (NC Pre-K), one (1) child was not signed out on November 4, ,2022 and three (3) children were not signed out on November 14, 2022. In Space #10 (Afterschool), twelve (12) children were not signed out on November 10, 2022. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground used by children three (3) years of age, the steering wheel on the stationary play structure was loose causing a pinch point. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child (date of birth September 20, 2019) enrolled on March 2, 2020, did not have a signed copy of the facility's safe sleep policy on file acknowledging receipt of the policy by the child's parent. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. On the green bus, the upholstery on the first seat behind the driver's seat was torn, exposing foam. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled on October 3, 2022 did not have a medical exam on file. One (1) child enrolled on April 22, 2020 had a medical exam on file dated October 24, 2022. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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. One (1) child enrolled on October 3, 2022 did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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) staff member, employed on June 13, 2022, did not receive/review a copy of the facility's Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy until June 15, 2022. | |||
| 2022-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-22 | Violation | 817 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Extension cords were used that were not approved by a fire inspector. In Space #9, an extension cord that was not approved by the fire inspector was in use, connecting a temporary air conditioning unit to the wall behind the cubbies. | |||
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