FOREST CITY-DUNBAR PRESCHOOL
FOREST CITY, NC·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address286 LEARNING PARKWAY FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 245-4978
CountyRutherford
Phone(828) 245-4978
Operating details
Capacity40
License dateMarch 24, 2026
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 3/17/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High5
- Medium1
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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Location
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286 LEARNING PARKWAY FOREST CITY, NC 28043 (828) 245-4978, FOREST CITY, NC 28043
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 3/17/2026
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2026
- Medium risk3/17/2026
G.S. 110-99(a1) — Violation #102
The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The current license was in an unlicensed classroom on the family advocates desk. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/17/2026
.0604(t) — Violation #805
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill on the drill record was conducted January 30, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - High risk3/17/2026
.0803(12) — Violation #849
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 #3, there was one Epinephrine pen that expired 10/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/17/2026
Violation #852
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident report for a three year old child dated 9/9/25 did not include the date that the parent was notified, the type of injury, medical treatment received, witnesses of the incident, or steps to prevent reoccurrence. .0802 (e) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/17/2026
GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child three years of age who enrolled on 7/28/25 had a medical exam on file that was received on 9/2/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 103/17/2026
10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) — Violation #1323
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 five years of age who enrolled in NC Pre K on 12/1/25 had immunization records on file that were received on 1/12/26. One child three years of age who enrolled on 7/28/25 had immunization records on file that were received on 9/2/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/17/2026
.1804(c) — Violation #1324
Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One child three years of age who enrolled on 8/5/25 had a discipline policy verification on file that did not include a date that the parent signed the acknowledgement of explanation and receipt. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-Low risk3/17/2026
.1804(b) — Violation #1325
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child three years of age who enrolled on 8/5/25 had a discipline policy verification on file that did not include the child's date of enrollment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/17/2026
.3005(a) — Violation #1764
A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One child five years of age who enrolled in NC Pre K on 12/1/25 had a health assessment on file that was received on 1/16/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk3/17/2026
Violation #1769
The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One child five years of age who enrolled in NC Pre K on 12/1/25 and one child five years of age who enrolled in NC Pre K 1/26/26 did not have dental screenings on file. .3005 (a)(5) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$750/month
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Typical prices in North Carolina run about $1,006/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in North Carolina by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FOREST CITY, Rutherford County
- Capacity: 40
- Type: Child Care Center
- Years in operation: 0
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