Description: LOTS-A-TOTS is a Three Star Center License in BRYSON CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Upon arrival the children in space #4, the classroom with one and two year old children, were watching a children’s show with Donald Duck on a laptop with a Bluetooth speaker. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 2 that is currently being used for school aged children there was not a current schedule posted that reflected the actual time children are in care. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 2 that is currently being used for school aged children there was not a current activity plan posted. The last posted plan was dated September 18-22. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space four (4) which is currently being used to care for children ages one through two years of age children were not observed washing their hands before lunch. In space three (3) which is currently being used for children ages two through four children were not observed washing their hands after lunch. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Teachers in space three (3) were not observed washing their hands before lunch. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were two (2) screws on the sandbox that are raised causing protrusions. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | 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 space four (4) where children ages one-through-two years of age are currently being cared for there were several batteries and a bottle of liquid white-out being stored on a shelf in a clear container instead of being stored in a locked cabinet or closet. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space four (4) which is currently being used to care for children ages one-through-two years of age there was a contained of sunscreen labeled with a child's name but there was no written authorization form to accompany the sunscreen. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space one (1) that is currently being used to care for children ages zero months through one year of age, two (2) children under one year of age were observed laying on cots covered with blankets. Additionally, there was no thermometer in the classroom to ensure the temperature stayed between 68-75 degrees. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) staff with a hire date of 8/14/23 did not have documentation of receiving at least 16 hours of new staff orientation. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | 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. One (1) staff with a hire date of 8/14/23 did not have documentation of receiving six hours of new staff orientation in required topic area. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). Spaces #1, #2, and #3 have plastic lined receptacles without a cover for biocontaminants. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff with a hire date of 6/19/23, does not have the training certificate on file that has their name or date listed on the certificate. | |||
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POORLY MANAGED FACILITY, CLASSROOMS ARE DARK AND UNINVITING, STAFF IS RUDE, THE DIRECTER DOES NOT APPROPRIATELY ADDRESS PARENT CONCERNS, DIAPERS ARE NOT CHECKED PROPERLY AND THEY ARE RUDE AND MEAN TO THE CHILDREN, I HIGHLY DO NOT RECCOMEND THIS DAYCARE.