Five Star Center License
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Childcare Network #79A
Swansboro, NC
· Onslow County
783 West Corbett Ave,
Swansboro, NC 28584
Quick Facts
Capacity
129 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 326-6876
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
67001217
License Holder
Child Development Schools North Carolina, LLC
License Issued
Jun 25, 2024
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 - Meeting enhanced ratios minus 1 in each age group
Reviews
Kelly kay McCormick
2024-05-31 21:45:39
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
We are so happy with all the major changes that have been made at this location, The new director is amazing and so easy to talk to regarding anything, The entire atmosphere has changed for the better since Mrs. Emily has come on board!! All of the teachers are awesome, and you can feel the love they have for all the kids in their care! I highly recommend this Place!
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About the Provider
Childcare Network #79A is a Five Star Center License in SWANSBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 129 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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-387L |
| 2026-09-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1 and space 6, current activity plans were not posted for the group of children in care. Each space had the previous week, August 31-September 4, activity plan posted. | |||
| 2026-09-08 | 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. In space 1, Aveeno Baby eczema therapy cream was located under the changing table, unlocked and accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-09-08 | 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. One staff member did not attend to children, age ranging from three to four years old, in a nurturing and caring manner. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-150L |
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus for infants were not current and the menu for the preschool age children was not updated with the changes in the menu. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space 6, microbial growth was observed around the air ducts. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. One child was placed in the crib to sleep to without documenting. | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0826-150L |
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On August 12, 2026, one three-year-old child from space 3, was left on the outdoor playground alone. | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. One staff member has yelled at the school-age children, often engaging in yelling matches, yelling at them to "shut up". | |||
| 2026-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-01 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. The bathroom in space 3, the caulk around the sink and toilet had dirt and debris. The door jam casing was broken at the bottom and coming off the wall. | |||
| 2026-06-01 | 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 playground used by the toddler and two-year-old children the surfacing/ground has washed away from the cement bike path creating a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2026-06-01 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Three children were asleep and no sleep checks were maintained or documented. | |||
| 2026-06-01 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The bus used to transport children registration expired March 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-01 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. On the ABCMS website, no employees were linked to this facility. | |||
| 2026-06-01 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. On the playground for both preschool-age children and the toddler-two year old children had less than 1 inch of mulch. Both areas had roots exposed at the bottom of the slide. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-17 | 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 5, one diaper cream medication permission form was expired on 12/11/25. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | 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. One staff member did not update their Emergency Information Form since December 2023. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | 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. One staff member's First Aid training expired October 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | 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. One staff member's CPR certification expired in October 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Staff members on-going training hours were not available for review. | |||
| 2025-12-17 | 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 have not had an annual staff evaluation since November 2023. | |||
| 2025-10-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-258L |
| 2025-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0325-264L |
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschoolers, the metal bench seat was broken in the covered wicker cabana. On the playground used by the toddlers, there was protruding concrete around the pole. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A monthly playground inspection was not available for October 2024. | |||
| 2025-01-28 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In classroom space #5, there were nine children ranging in age from two to three years old with one staff member. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In classroom space #6, a looped cotton yarn mop head, a potential strangulation hazard was located under the sink was accessible and used by children. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 1042 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff. Files for five new staff members were incomplete and information was not located. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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