Little Hands Playskool - Bryson City NC Five Star Center License

44 TEPTAL TERRACE RD , BRYSON CITY NC 28713
(828) 488-1022
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About the Provider

Description: LITTLE HANDS PLAYSKOOL is a Five Star Center License in BRYSON CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 40 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: Three Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 87000020
  • Capacity: 40
  • 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
2023-06-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-04-03 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-03-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-20 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 available for review was dated June 23, 2021.
2023-03-20 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. In the classroom for children age zero through twelve months there was a can of Lysol aerosol spray stored on a high shelf instead of a locked cabinet.
2023-03-20 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection available for review was completed on 10-05-2022.
2023-03-20 Violation 892 .0606(b)
The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. A copy of the center's safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room.
2023-03-20 Violation 893 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c)
A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. After review of five (5) children's files it was noted that one(1) child did not have a signed statement from the parents/guardians acknowledging the safe sleep policy was reviewed with them. Please refer to the Children's Records Form left you with today.
2023-03-20 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. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that two (2) teachers (MC, LE) did not have a completed medical report on file.
2023-03-20 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (MC) did not have record of orientation.
2023-03-20 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. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (DW) hired on 11-02-2022 did not have First Aid training.
2023-03-20 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. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (DW) hired on 11-02-2022 did not have CPR training.
2023-03-20 Violation 1052 .1103(a)
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. After review of three (3) existing teacher's files it was noted that two (2) teachers (HE,ZC) had not completed the required numbers of on-going training hours.
2023-03-20 Violation 1067 .1101(a)(b)
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (MC) did not have record of orientation.
2023-03-20 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of three (3) existing teacher's ( HE, EJ, ZC) file it was noted that staff evaluations and staff development plans have not been completed since February 2022.

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Reviews

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Momof3 Jun 15, 2023
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I have used this daycare for many years. My child has free play as well as learning activities. I have been impressed what my child has learned in a short period of time. Teachers seem to be there because they care about the childre . Over the years I have seen directors and teachers come and go this is my 3 child that has attended the center, but this group currently there seem to be the best. Heather has put a lot of time in the daycare and you also see her family working around to keep the outside and inside welcoming.They have put alot of time in the driveway and fixing holes that have been there for years. A big thank you to them as well. Also after storms the debris are always cleared out of driveway with them there. Heather has an assistant Liz which she has trained and does a wonderful job as well. We look forward to seeing her grow and helping keep the center a great place for our children.

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