Description: Hester's Creative Schools recognizes the value and importance of childhood as a uniquely special time in life for both children and their families. We invite children to explore, to wonder, to create, to take part, to see, to learn, to find out how and why, and to ask questions about our world and community in a safe, nurturing environment steeped with values.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The mulch did not meet the required depth in the fall zones of the car structure and at the base of the silver slide on the large playground at the far end of the building. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | 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. The maintenance staff was replacing floor tiles in a classroom with the children present. The materials being used were toxic. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The parent's medication authorization was not current for five children's medications. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Two expired medications were not returned to the children's parents. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 886 | .0606(a)(5) |
| The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger were sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. A thermometer was not available in a classroom for infants to determine the temperature of the room. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | 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. One new staff did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff did not have a current TB test or TB screening on file. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 1864 | .0605(a) |
| Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate. Playground equipment on a playground previously used for older preschool children had not been removed when the outdoor space was changed to being used by children that are one and two years old. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two-year-old child was left alone on the playground unattended and not supervised by staff. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A teacher was sitting on the playground instead of walking around supervising the children. | |||
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A friend told me that the Director threatened to shut down facility if the cook who was sick ended up leaving for the day. Place seems fishy. Proceed with caution.
This facility lacks consistent order. The owner tends to flip the script about things and is sometimes oblivious to certain matters. The owner got mad once when the cook got sick and made the cook stay to work. Not sure if I would recommend. Also,one of the teachers seem two faced.
Horribly run. Owner lacks social and business etiquette. And business competency. Building in need of renovations. Basically a babysitting service. Do not suggest for anyone.
Upon our first visit to Hesters we knew this was the place for our little one. The owner actually took time to get to know us and what our needs were verses the other facilities where my tour seemed to inconvenience them. My child loves his teachers and so do we, I have never had any issues. As a dietitian, healthy food is important to me and the owner took extra special care to work with me on the menu. We have been impressed with the classroom activities, the excellent communication and how much our little one has learned at Hesters. I would absolutely recommend this facility!