Description: MARS HILL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION is a Four Star Center License in MARS HILL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. The one-year-old classroom there were seven (7) one-year old's to one staff. This Center follows enhanced ratios. The classroom was one over the proper ratio. | |||
| 2023-04-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence line on playground three (3) had a gap where children could reach a rusted, chipped metal pipe. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Three caregivers had not completed Health and safety training in the first year of employment. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There was erosion under fence line which caused a space greater than three and one half inches. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | 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. Chipping paint was observed in the hallway and in the infant and toddler classroom in a pre 1978 building. There was exposed wire fencing under the storage unit on the playground that was protruding with sharp edges. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bag was hanging below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | 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 (1) staff member did not have a current TB test prior to the first day of employment. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff did not have current health questionnaire before first date of employment. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Administrator did not receive orientation within her first six (6) weeks of employment. | |||
| 2021-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2021-05-26 | 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 was dated March 2021. | |||
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