Howells Playskool Inc - Charlotte NC Five Star Center License

2825 SEYMOUR DR , CHARLOTTE NC 28208
(704) 399-5617
1 Review

About the Provider

Description: HOWELLS PLAYSKOOL INC is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 15 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.

Additional Information: Four Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 6055691
  • Capacity: 15
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-06-22 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-02-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-08-08 Announced Inspection No
2022-06-29 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-06-29 Violation 904 .1803(a)(1)
Child was handled roughly. Upon arrival, staff member, S. Chambers picked up a child by one arm.
2022-06-29 Violation 811 .0604(a)
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. I observed the red wooden border of the playground (near the swings) coming apart, causing nails to be exposed to children.
2022-06-29 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. I observed the door open to the storage room where hazardous cleaning supplies are stored. These cleaning supplies were accessible to children.
2021-08-04 Announced Inspection No
2021-07-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-07-07 Violation 839 .0802(a)(3)
The EMC did not give the location of an available telephone. The center did not have emergency phone numbers posted.
2020-12-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2020-12-01 Violation 1867 .0605(k)(1-4)
The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch near the swings on the playground measured at four inches(4') instead of six inches (6').
2020-12-01 Violation 811 .0604(a)
Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space #2, the back of the cubbies were coming off of the wall and the nails were exposed.
2020-12-01 Violation 856 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n)
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. The purple sandbox on the playground is broken.
2019-09-23 Unannounced Inspection No

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Reviews

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rolo Sep 27, 2019
I have toured this provider's facility, but have not used its services

not recommed

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