Description:
Great Start Child Developmental Center is located close to Wal-Mart with easy access to the highway. It is owned and operated by a Masters Level Special Education Teacher with over fifteen years of teaching experience. This center will provide services to children 0 months – 5 years old and possibly older. The center can hold a capacity of 24 on both shifts. As a new center we have to start at a one star. However, the center is fully equipped as a five star. Discounts will be given based on need.
CURRENTLY EXPANDING!!! Additional Information:Features of the Center: ■ State Licensed ■ CPR First Aid Certified ■ Nutritious Meals ■ Large Fenced Yard ■ Preschool Curriculum ■ Trained and Experienced Staff ■ Safe Neighborhood ■ Fully Renovated and Equipped Building ■ Handicap Accessible ■ Parent Nursing Area
Other services based on need: ■Intensive In-home Counseling ■ Behavioral Interventions ■ Special Education
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, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-01 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-14 | 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. During my walkthrough of classrooms it was noted that in the classroom for children ages one-through-two-years-of age there was an aerosol can of sunscreen and a bottle of bug spray being stored on a high shelf and not in a locked cabinet or room. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. During my walkthrough of classrooms it was noted that a container of diapering cream was located in the bathroom for children ages two-through-three-years-of-age with no child's name listed on it. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | 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. After review of new staff member's files it was noted that two (2) new staff members did not have a medical report nor a TB screening or test prior to employment. One staff member was hired on 08/15/25 and their medical assessment was dated 8/28/25. One staff member was hired 08/11/25 and their medical assessment was dated 8/25/25. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | 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. After review of new staff member's files it was noted that one staff member was hired 08/11/25 and their TB test was dated 09/26/25. | |||
| 2026-03-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for one staff member was expired. | |||
| 2025-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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I love this daycare. My son has learned so much since he started going there. My son's speech therapist says she has never seen a daycare that cares about helping my son excel in his development goals as this Development Center. The low child to teacher ratio gives my child the extra attention he needs to help him excel. I know for a fact the owner has my child's best intrest at heart. She is not in this business just for the money she is in it for the experience. Her desire to help kids excel and get ready for kindergarten can quickly be niticed. I love Great Start Development Center and would recommend it to anyone!