Description: COUNTRYSIDE CARE is a Child Care Center in EDENTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 114 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.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In outdoor space 1, the rubber coating was peeling causing a tripping hazard and exposing rust, the basketball goal had peeling paint and exposed rust, one corner of the white playhouse was coming apart, and the blue castle had sharp edges. In space 3, there was white out in a desk drawer. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 3, there was not a medication authorization form on file for Sacrosidase. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 1, there was albuterol with a prescription label adhered to it, but it was not in the original prescription box. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 1, there were two (2) tubes of expired Butt Paste with expiration dates of January and March 2026. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A teacher who was rehired on January 12, 2026, orientation was not updated. A teacher hired on June 2, 2025, orientation was not fully completed or signed by the teacher and administrator. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | 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 A teacher’s First Aid training expired in March 2026, and a current certificate was not on file. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | 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. A teacher’s CPR training expired in March 2026, and a current certificate was not on file. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | 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. The Administrator did not notify the Division within five (5) of an employee that was hired on hired on January 12, 2026. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. A teacher hired on February 3, 2026, documentation of Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy was dated February 11, 2026. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The black border surrounding the sand box under the shade port was cracked creating opening for children’s hands to get stuck on playground #1. A green toy pail was cracked exposing rough edges, and one bolt was protruding from the black border on playground #2. Two containers of whiteout were observed in an unlocked drawer inside the teacher’s desk that is accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Written authorization from a child's parent or authorized health professional was not on file for Benadryl syrup and an EpiPen kept onsite for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A staff medical report was not available in the staff file for an employee hired on June 3, 2024. | |||
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