Description: KALEIDOSCOPE DREAMS is a Four Star Center License in CHEROKEE NC, with a maximum capacity of 76 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on 01-20-23, however, there were three (3) areas that were marked "NO" number 1, 2, and 10. Because these items were marked "NO" this inspection could not be considered approved. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon my arrival into the facility's parking lot I noted two (2) teachers on the lower playground sitting underneath the shade canopy at a small table together while children were playing at the sand box located a good distance away from where they were sitting and children playing near the playhouse at the other of the playground, which is also a good distance away from the teachers. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden ramp had a rotting board that was coming loose and when stepped on it it would move. The handrail on the ramp was rough and splintering. There were several rotting and deteriorating boards on the exterior wall of the building. There were several areas of peeling and chipping paint on the exterior of the building and around the window seals. The wooden window seal around one window was rotting and deteriorating. The lattice used on all three (3) playgrounds was broken and missing pieces. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The playground on the hill used by the younger children had several what appeared to be fire ant hills located near the gate. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On 5/01/2023 a staff member straightened a child's hair with a hot flat iron. On 6/09/2023 there were large holes in the ground on the playground areas. Additionally, there was a snake skin on playground. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 821 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(h) |
| Smoking materials were not kept in locked storage. On an unknown date a staff member's vape was kept in unlocked storage in the classroom for infants and toddlers. On 6/09/2023 another staff member kept a vape in a lunch box that was accessible to children in the same classroom. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | 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. Staff completed an incident report for an injury that occurred on 3/8/2023; however, it did not include medical treatment received or a parent signature. Staff completed an incident report for an injury that occurred on 6/7/23; however, it did not include the time of the incident or medical treatment received. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Administration did not complete the incident log as required by rule. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Two staff members said that they place blankets in the cribs to help children fall asleep. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 1848 | .0604(h) |
| The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. Two staff members said they vape outside of the building but on the premises of the facility. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Violation | 1911 | .0802(f) |
| An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. Staff did not submit a copy of an incident report for injuries requiring medical treatment that occurred on 3/8/23 and 6/7/23 | |||
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