Great Beginnings Child Development Center - Winnabow NC Three Star Center License

1448 RIVER ROAD , WINNABOW NC 28479
(910) 383-0047

About the Provider

Description: Great Beginnings Child Development Center was established in 2005 in order to provide quality development care in a fun, nurturing, and mentally stimulating environment. it is our mission to foster a learning environment for every child that encourages individuality, creativity, growth, and enjoyment. We promote a positive working relationship between employees, management, families, and their children.

Additional Information: Three Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 10000199
  • Capacity: 142
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Current License Issue Date: 2022-09-19
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2026-04-14 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-10-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-10-07 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 playground inspection was not completed for September.
2025-05-05 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-11-18 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-05-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-13 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Leftover topical creams and/or bug spray were not returned to the parent or discarded as required.
2023-11-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-06 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. Two open electrical outlets were observed in space 2.
2023-11-06 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. A leftover diaper cream in space 6 was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment.
2023-05-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-05-22 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. Leftover teething gel was observed in space 6 and leftover diaper cream was observed in space 5. These items were discarded during the visit.
2023-03-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-19 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-09-19 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. A staff members personal lotion labeled "Keep out of reach of children" was stored in a drawer rather than 5 feet out of reach in space 2. In space 3 a staff members personal over the counter ointment was stored in an unlocked filing cabinet rather than 5 feet out of reach. Also in space 3, an aerosol spray was stored in an unlocked filing cabinet. All items were removed by administration.

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