Wallburg Academy
A child care center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107
5444 Gumtree Rd, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27107. (336) 293-6961.
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The short answer
- 18 violations in the last three years
- Aug 272026 the latest visit on record
- 199 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
14 DCDEE visits in the last three years, the latest on Aug 27, 2026.
18 violations cited in the last three years, 18 of them marked corrected.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
When those violations happened
15 violations in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 3, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each violation, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 29, 2026: unannounced1 violation
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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. All have not been entered into the ABCMS portal.”
Aug 6, 2025: unannounced6 violations
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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
“A current lesson plan was not posted and one lesson plan had no date on it in school age classroom.”
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A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
“An EPI pen in the space 9 had expired on 5/25.”
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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. J. Samuels CPR training expired on 7/1/25. Ms. Samuels is registered to take the training on 8/6/25.”
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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. J. Samuels first aid expired on 7/1/25. Ms. Samuels is registered for this training 8/6/25.”
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The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.
“L. Browne did not have a copy of this training in her file.”
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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.
“H. Kawalec did not have a signed copy of this training in her file.”
Jul 17, 2025: unannounced3 violations
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A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child’s safety or the safety of others was not at risk.
“On 12/20/24, a staff member restrained a two-year-old child to a chair by holding the child in the chair by their hands, holding the child’s head, and standing in front of the chair, not allowing the child to get up. The same staff member placed another two-year-old child in chair and restricted the child’s movement, by physically remaining in front of the child, repeatedly putting their hands on the child’s legs, not allowing the child to stand up.”
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Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.
“On 4/1/25, in attempt to correct a child’s behavior, two staff members took a 2-year-old child’s blanket and pillow away during naptime, because the child would not listen to the staff members instructions.”
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Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.
“On 4/1/25, a staff member rapidly placed a child back on their nap mat when the child would not stay on the mat.”
Mar 7, 2025: unannounced2 violations
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A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.
“There was a child with an Epi pen that had expired on 4/24.”
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Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.
“All buses did not have a copy of each vehicles registration in them.”
Apr 1, 2024: unannounced2 violations
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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 container of fish food was left out on a shelf where children could reach it and not in a locked cabinet.”
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Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.
“A child with asthma was prescribed “Ventolin” from his doctor but, the parent did not include all the correct information on the form to administer the medication. This form must have a starting and ending date on it and signed by the parent.”
Feb 27, 2024: unannounced1 violation
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Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.
“On February 14, 2024, space nine (9) a classroom with two-year-old’s and three-year old’s were out of ratio.”
Nov 3, 2023: unannounced3 violations
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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 buses had cleaning product in them where the child could reach. Lysol wipes, Windex and disinfectant spray were found near the drivers seats.”
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All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.
“A Chevrolet bus transporting children did not have a secured bench seat in it. This was found in bus tag number ECN-4942.”
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The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.
“In space nine there was an Asthma Plan that had not been filled out by the parent or signed.”
All 14 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Announced visit | No violations cited |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 6 violations cited |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Jul 24, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 1, 2024 | Unannounced visit | No violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Unannounced visit | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 3, 2023 | Unannounced visit | 3 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center, holding a Five Star Center License since Jan 16, 2020.
- Licensed for 199 children, ages 0 through 12.
- Enrolled in North Carolina’s subsidized child care program.
- North Carolina’s licence number: 29000718.
- Restriction: Other - Meeting all enhanced requirements.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Has North Carolina acted against it?
- DCDEE says it has taken no action against this facility, for its current licence and location, in the last three years.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- North Carolina’s page gives a staff-to-child ratio policy as the provider reports it, unverified by DCDEE, so it isn’t shown.
Who owns it?
- Owner, as North Carolina lists it: Wallburg Academy LLC.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How is it rated?
- Star Rated License: 5 stars of five.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 64 child care providers in Davidson County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 9.5; this one had 18.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations. Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Son Shine Day Care, Inc. | 18 |
| Faith Day Care Center | 42 |
| Oak Forest After School Program | 16 |
| Friendship Elementary School | 3 |
| Wallburg Academy This child care provider | 18 |
| Vernon Forest Baptist Church Training Center | 17 |
| Lexington Head Start | 2 |
| Sheets Memorial Preschool | 21 |
| Bethany Stepping Stones | 5 |
| Wesleyan Child Development Center | 24 |
| Thomasville Head Start | 6 |
| Davidson-Davie Community College Child Dev. Center | 22 |
What the record doesn’t say
- North Carolina doesn’t show a visit summary tied to an open child maltreatment investigation while the case is active, and shows an administrative action only after its 30-day appeal period, without saying what it was.
- DCDEE’s descriptions of violations are shown in its own words; a description that names or may name a person isn’t shown. Visit summaries, the consultants’ full reports, aren’t read.
- North Carolina’s page lists the provider’s own features (transport, ratios) as furnished by the provider and unverified by DCDEE, so they aren’t shown.
Sources
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE), Child Care Facility Search (ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov): licences, DCDEE visits and violations.
Checked Oct 21, 2026. Updated daily. nc.gov terms: copying and distribution for non-commercial use, without alteration, citing the source. Shown free and never sold; DCDEE’s own words are quoted.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE). North Carolina’s own record is on ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 3, 2026.
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