Description: Merry-Land Academy has been providing high quality child care in Watauga county for nearly two decades. We specialize in preparing your child both socially and emotionally for their educational journey. We blend loving care, good nutrition, and educational basics along with plenty of fun, fresh air, and rest.
It’s our belief that a healthy and happy child is the product of a healthy and happy environment. So while you’re here, feel free to tour the center or spend some time getting to know our teachers.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-19 | 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. In outdoor space #1, at the base of the fence to the right of the gate near the front parking lot has a gap that measured six (6) inches. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. In outdoor space #1, the fence height to the right of the gate near the front parking lot measured three (3) feet eight (8) inches. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | 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 #2, the first aid kit had five (5) alcohol prep pads located inside the kit. The administrator removed the alcohol prep pads during the visit. In space #1, glass cleaner was located on top of the refrigerator. The owner moved the glass cleaner to a locking closet during the visit. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The permission to administer medication forms were missing the amount in space #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #5, child W asthma action plan was not updated annually. The asthma action plan on file was dated 7/8/2022. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch depth was low in the fall zones at the climbers on outdoor space #1 and #2. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 1902 | 0.1104 |
| The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Staff member JK hired 6/1/21 and JW hired 8/3/2020 professional development plan was not reviewed annually. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Fence height was three (3) feet six (6) inches tall in one (1) location on the back corner in other locations the fence measured three (3) feet ten (10) inches tall. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | 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. In the space #3 the two year old classroom, there were several plastic bags in areas below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #1 the room for infant children, two (2) children had no sleep checks documented on 12/13/2022 and 12/14/2022 and they were in attendance on those days. One (1) child was sleeping in the crib during monitoring and sleep was not documented on the sleep chart. | |||
| 2022-12-14 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In space #1 and #2, were three (3) medications with no medication authorization form completed. The administrator removed the medications from the spaces and discarded them | |||
| 2022-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-26 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member hired on 8/30/22 did not have a qualification letter on file for review. | |||
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