Description: EDU CARE LEARNING CENTER, INC. is a Five Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-05 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space 1, the green window trim was chipping and peeling. On the deck, ramp, and railing leading to the playground from Building 1, numerous nails were protruding, creating tripping and protrusion hazards. The back right corner of the fence on playground 2 was missing the top rail and fence ties, compromising the integrity of the fence | |||
| 2026-02-05 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 4, a 6-month medication permission form for Albuterol was dated 3/21/25 – 9/21/26 and was expired. The inhaler was not returned to the parent, and the medication permission form was not reauthorized. Staff stated that they had not administered the medication. | |||
| 2026-02-05 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of an outdoor inspection for December 2025 was not available. | |||
| 2026-02-05 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member whose qualify letter expired on September 9, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check until January 7, 2026. A staff member whose qualifying letter expired on November 23, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check until January 31, 2026. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence near the road, on the playground used by the preschool children, measured 40 inches and not the required 4 feet. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| 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. An incident report, completed on 4/17/25, was missing the age of the child, the facility ID number, the name of the person who completed the form, and the date and time the parent was contacted. A report, completed on 4/5/25, was missing the facility ID number, the name of the person who witnessed the incident, and the date and time the parent was contacted. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In space 4, the paint on the window sill was peeling and in need of repair. The paint around the infant/toddler room door frame was also peeling and is accessible to the children as they transition to the playground. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. A medical action plan for albuterol/EPI pen was not located in the Ready to Go file for one child enrolled on 3/24/25. | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-26 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There were 2 push cars on the playground used by the children 2 years of age to 5 years of age that had holes in the bottom where the plastic had cracked. The edges of the holes were sharp and could injure a child. There was also peeling paint on the edges of the utility closet beside the outside door used by the school age children to access the playground. | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In spaces 2 and 3, plastic bags containing art materials were located in the art bins and stored below 5 feet. | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Documentation of an annual review of the plan was not on file and available for review. | |||
| 2025-02-26 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One child's file, out of 5 files reviewed, did not include the date of enrollment. | |||
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