Five Star Center License
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Adventures Under The Sun, Inc. Iii
Four Oaks, NC
· Johnston County
101 CIVITAN RD,
Four Oaks, NC 27524
Quick Facts
Capacity
141 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
51000714
License Holder
ADVENTURES UNDER THE SUN, INC.
License Issued
Dec 15, 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
Amberly Strickland
2016-04-12 20:24:35
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
This place has felt like extended family.My daughter has grown to love everyone there. If they are closed she will argue that she has to go. She loves it there.I'm glad to have found a supportive facility that is also affordable.
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About the Provider
ADVENTURES UNDER THE SUN, INC. III is a Five Star Center License in FOUR OAKS NC, with a maximum capacity of 141 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.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-04 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Strawberry pop tarts were served with milk without the other two (2) components. | |||
| 2026-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0526-217L |
| 2025-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-10 | Violation | 1948 | 10A NCAC 09 .2201(i)(1-4) |
| Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action. (Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19). The administrative action issued by DCDEE on 3-6-25 was not posted at the time of the visit. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-05 | 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. Aquaphor diaper cream was not labeled with the child's name. | |||
| 2025-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drill completed during the month of April was not recorded on the log. | |||
| 2025-03-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-26 | 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. An aerosol can of Clorox Disinfectant was stored in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom in space 7. Magic Erasers were stored in unlocked cabinets in spaces 6 and 8. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff member in space 5 was observed stepping out of the classroom, leaving ten children all two years of age, unsupervised. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | 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. Suave Detangler was stored in a yellow bin on the floor in the office, which was not locked. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In space 5, ten two year old children were present with one staff member. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 9998 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The door to the kitchen was unlocked and open. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2808(e) which states 'Children shall not be in the kitchen except when participating in a supervised activity.' To ensure children do not have unsupervised access to the kitchen, the door must be closed and locked at all times when the kitchen in unattended. | |||
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff member's purse and lunch bag were stored on a table in space 1, not out of reach of children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.' | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-27 | 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. Two containers of deodorant were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the staff bathroom, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2025-01-27 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Thirteen children, all three years of age, were present with one staff member in the dining area. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan was for June. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | 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. An outlet in space 8 was not covered and not being used. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | 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. The closet where the cleaning supplies are stored was unlocked. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The EMC plan was not reviewed as required for two staff members. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two staff members did not have an annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff members did not have their emergency information updated as required. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 1042 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff. Two staff members were present from other facilities within the corporation without a file with the required paperwork. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members did not have verification of an annual evaluation and development plan for review. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for one child was not complete. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualification letter was not available for review for two staff members from other facilities within the corporation. | |||
| 2024-07-24 | 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 new staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding within thirty days as required. | |||
| 2024-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-11 | 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. Based on the last recorded emergency drill, it did not occur within the required three month time frame. | |||
| 2023-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-11 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat. | |||
| 2023-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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