Four Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Falls Academy
Raleigh, NC
· Wake County
529 BETHLEHEM ROAD,
Raleigh, NC 27545
Quick Facts
Capacity
115 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92004045
License Holder
FB & MV, Inc.
License Issued
Oct 17, 2025
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
Anonymous
2021-12-16 23:07:49
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
This place is horrible and doesn’t treat staff good at all, all they care about is money they enroll kids knowing they don’t have the staff to stay in ratio which is against the law. This place is terrible do not enroll your children here!!!
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About the Provider
FALLS ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in RALEIGH NC, with a maximum capacity of 115 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- HoursNot listed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0726-190L |
| 2026-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-21 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Daily attendance records were not current in several classrooms. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-14 | 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 three and seven, two (2) unused outlets were uncovered. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The fence around the air conditioner units that’s located on the playground did not have a lock on the gate. | |||
| 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. Two five-gallon buckets of paint (to paint concrete) were not properly stored. They were on the deck leading to the playground and accessible to the children. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space one, a child had Aveeno Sunscreen, the permission to administer medication form expired on March 31, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 9999 | |
| 15 A NCAC 18A-Locked storage rooms and cabinets shall include those which are unlocked with a combination lock, electronic or magnetic device, keypad, key, or equivalent locking device. Keys and electronic or magnetic unlocking devices shall be kept out of the reach of a child and shall not be stored in the lock. In space 5, classroom for infants. There was a plastic bag, gallon size ziploc bag and construction paper wrapped in plastic wrap. There was an unapproved lock on the cabinet. | |||
| 2025-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-21 | 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 file for an infant did not have a signed safe sleep policy on file. | |||
| 2025-07-21 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One file did not have a parent participation plan review. | |||
| 2025-07-21 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have medical assessment on file within 30 days of enrollment. | |||
| 2025-07-21 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2025-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space five, there were eight (8) infants and three (3) one year old children present with two teachers. The maximum group size when infants are in care is 10. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | 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 infant did not have the safe sleep policy receipt from the parent. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One child did not have any emergency contacts listed. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child was enrolled more than 30 days. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | 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 child did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. The child was enrolled more than 30 days. | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) |
| Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. All staff had CPR and first aid training through an unapproved agency that was completed through distance learning. (virtual) | |||
| 2025-06-03 | Violation | 1894 | .1102(c-d) |
| At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care. All staff completed CPR and First Aid training through an unapproved agency that doesn't meet requirements. No one was present with approved CPR and First aid certification. | |||
| 2025-02-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children were observed coming inside the classroom from outside and sitting down at the table without first washing their hands. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. Three unused outlets did not have safety covers on them. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 875 | 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) |
| The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. An employee wiped a child's nose, walked off, got another tissue and wiped another child's nose without washing her hands or the child's hands. | |||
| 2023-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space one, a staff's handbag was located on a shelf lower than 5 ft. tall. | |||
| 2023-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-23 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. several mats were not placed at least 18" apart. | |||
| 2023-10-23 | 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. Seven outlets not in use did not have safety outlet covers on them. | |||
| 2023-10-23 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Several medications were at the center after the children were no longer enrolled. | |||
| 2023-10-23 | 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. Plastic shopping bags and Ziploc bags were accessible to children under three years of age in several classrooms. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-19 | 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. Five (5) staff members did not have documentation of certification in CPR training. | |||
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