Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Intermountain Children's Place
Bakersville, NC
· Mitchell County
6342 HWY 226S,
Bakersville, NC 28705
Quick Facts
Capacity
51 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
61000057
License Holder
INTERMOUNTAIN CHILDREN'S SERVICES
License Issued
Apr 9, 2026
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
Mommy
2011-10-15 21:35:50
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This is an excellent childcare center. They really made a difference in my child being ready fo Kindergarten. The staff are very friendly and really seem to understand kids. I love them, and hope my other children can go there when they turn three.
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About the Provider
INTERMOUNTAIN CHILDREN'S PLACE is a Five Star Center License in BAKERSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 51 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. On the big playground, a piece of glass was found during the inspection. On the small playground a cap was missing from a fence post. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. There were at least two (2) areas on each playground where the fence height was lower than the required four (4) feet. | |||
| 2026-03-19 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections have not been done since November 2025. Three months of playground inspections were not completed. | |||
| 2025-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-23 | 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 #3 a bottle of orange cleaner was out below five (5) feet and not locked. | |||
| 2025-10-23 | 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. The lock down/shelter in place drill has not be conducted every three (3) months. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-21 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #1, the arrival and departure times were not maintained. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. I observed active ant mounds located on the back playground and the side playground. On the side playground I observed a hole at the base of the fence to the right of the swing measuring five and half (5 ½) inches. On the front playground I observed a hole at the base of the fence to the right of the tree measuring four and half (4 ½) inches. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. While measuring the fence height on the exterior perimeter of all three (3) playgrounds, the fence measured three (3) foot ten (10) inches. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The back two (2) tire treads were low. | |||
| 2025-05-21 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the back playground the mulch around the climber measured three (3) to four (4) inches at the slide exits and fall zones. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-05 | 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). One child was under 15 months and did not have an infant feeding plan. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A gutter mount was protruding on the playground for younger children. A screw was missing. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. In one area, a sandbox was against the fence causing it to be less than the required 4 feet high. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | 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. There was hand sanitizer and air freshener that says “keep out of reach of children”, on the bus lower than 5 feet. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | 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. The classroom for children under three years of age had plastic bags of diapers in the bathroom. | |||
| 2024-09-05 | 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. Staff member HB, had a TB screening form filled out, but it wasn’t signed by a health care professional. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-07 | 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 the space #3 the two and three-year-old classroom, there was two drawers with a cabinet below that have plastic bags/materials in areas below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. An emergency drill was conducted in August 2023 and in January 2024, which is five (5) months apart instead of the required three (3) months. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection was not submitted within one week | |||
| 2023-09-13 | 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. Cleaning supplies were in the top of a closet in classroom #3 and the lock on the door is not an approved lock. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | 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 classroom #3, there were plastic material in the drawers with a child latch attached but not locked. | |||
| 2023-09-13 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. During rest time a teacher was heard talking to children in a harsh tone. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outdoor space #3, The yellow bus has chipping paint and rust showing. | |||
| 2023-03-03 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence height measured three (3) feet eight (8) inches to three (3) feet ten (10) inches around the exterior perimeter of the three (3) outdoor spaces | |||
| 2023-03-03 | 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. Staff member AW hired 12/6/2022 did have a TB test or screening on file completed by a licensed health care professional. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-26 | 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. Antiseptic wipes were unlocked in the first aid kit on the bus. The administrator removed them during the visit. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | 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. Staff member BB hired 8/1/2022, had a medical report on file dated 8/4/2022. The medical report was not on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2022-09-26 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member CM hired 1/10/2022 as a substitute, did not receive at least sixteen (16) hours of orientation within the first six (6) weeks | |||
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