Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Teachable Moments Child Development Center
Jacksonville, NC
· Onslow County
4355-C GUM BRANCH RD,
Jacksonville, NC 28540
Quick Facts
Capacity
113 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 938-1160
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
67001085
License Holder
TEACHABLE MOMENTS LLC
License Issued
Jul 20, 2018
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Ajay Goyal is not allowed on premises during operating hours.
Reviews
Mary
2021-05-11 22:28:32
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
We attended for 2 years. The first year went well. The second year, the center struggled to keep staff (continues to struggle) and we had a serious incident that the state was involved. This incident led administration to suggest we remove our kids. When I paid for the last week and informed them it will be the last week, I was met with “that’s probably best” and hung up on. The following week I returned for a left item and was told I owed for 2 weeks since I didn’t properly remove my children. I said that was not mentioned to me when I informed them (same lady) I was removing my children due to a serious incident. The lady said “what incident we don’t have any evidence and this was all your decision”. The created a hostile environment for my children their final week. They do not take responsibility at this center and find ways to blame the child. Example: My child had a bathroom incident because her teacher couldn’t take her to the bathroom located outside the rooms. Administration told my child she was lying and there is always someone to take her. I know this isn’t true as my child became so impacted over 6 months it required medical intervention. I do not trust this place since the previous director left.
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About the Provider
At Teachable Moments Child Development Center, our mission is to Learn with Play, to enrich the development of children from young age while focusing on education. We believe children begin to learn and absorb even as infants. We start with colors and shapes and progresses to numbers and alphabets, then introduce language and mathematical concepts along with computers at a later age, while playing games. Our goal is to prepare every child for school in a loving and nurturing manner, with safety in mind. Our teachers delight in talking to each child about his or her feelings and comfort them. They take pride in taking care of our little ones and make it their business to learn about their individual needs. Our front desk staff and Director provide that extra touch of comfort and guidance to parents as they walk through our doors.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-02 | 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 uncovered outlet was observed in the hallway. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. EPR plan has not been updated. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The stationary equipment on the playground need more surfacing - dirt is showing through the mulch. | |||
| 2026-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0826-056L |
| 2026-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0426-340L |
| 2026-04-30 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in the classroom for school age children was dated for last week - April 20, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-23 | 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. New staff did not complete training within 90 days of employment and existing staff did not renew training on or before the date it expired. | |||
| 2026-04-23 | 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. New staff did not complete training within 90 days of employment and existing staff did not renew training on or before the date it expired. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. Materials are needed for all outdoor play areas. There is a basketball goal without a basketball. I observed two additional play balls; sand toys are limited. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottled for one infant was dated for September 6, 2025. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Weeds and debris must be removed from fall zone, mulch tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. Mulch was very compacted, lots of bird droppings were observed on sand box and shaded structure on playground for preschool children, and rust on equipment and music section of playground. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were completed but they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. | |||
| 2025-09-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-174L |
| 2025-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0325-254A |
| 2025-03-21 | Violation | 1848 | .0604(h) |
| The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. On March 14, 2025, a staff member used an e-cigarette/vape while working in the classroom for infants, while children were present. | |||
| 2024-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-10 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a staff development plan. This information was not on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-243A |
| 2024-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-118L |
| 2024-02-22 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. This information was not available for space #4. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-006L |
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on January 31, 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-170L |
| 2023-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 317 | .1801(b) |
| The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children. Nap/rest time ends when child or children are awake, off their mats/cots and engaged in other activities. In space #3, a staff member was left alone with 18 children, ages 2-3. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space #3, a one year old child was in the classroom with children, ages 2 and 3. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan is space #2 was dated for 02/27/23 - 03/02/23 and space #5 did not have an activity plan. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer was located in space #2. It was not stored at least 5 feet above floor lever. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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 last emergency drill was conducted on November 10, 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | 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. This information was not available for review for staff member who was hired on March 14, 2023. Staff was providing care to children in space #5. | |||
| 2022-10-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-20 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.There are little to no materials or equipment located on the three outdoor play areas. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-14 | 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. On the infant/toddler playground area #1, several pieces of shredded plastic were observed in the sand, throughout the entire area. | |||
| 2022-09-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. This information was not available for August 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-24 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. 0n 05/13/2022, caregiver was left alone to care for infants; caregiver does not have ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-11 | 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. On multiple occasions, a staff member was observed pulling children by the shirt, arm, or ear. | |||
| 2022-03-11 | Violation | 895 | .0606(a)(1)(A-B) |
| Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver. Staff members placed infants under the age of twelve months on their stomachs to sleep. | |||
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