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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 1/2/24, three children were not signed out of care. On 1/8/24, one child was not signed out of are. On 1/11/24, 2 children were not signed out of care. On 1/12/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 1/24/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 1/25/24, three children were not signed out of care. On 1/27/24, one child was not signed out of care. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. In space #1 the activity plan listed free build for block activity. In space #2 the activity plan listed free choice for art, manipulatives, dramatic play and book activities. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In space #3, there were three feeding plans that were not updated to reflect changes in the child's needs. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playground for preschool age children, there was a ride on toy with only 3 wheels and a cracked picnic table. On the playground for infants and toddlers, there was a cracked water table with sharp edges. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for preschool age children, there was a large hole in the ground next to the fence. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1,one syringe of Diazepam rectal gel was not in the original container with the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1, there was one prescription Albuterol that the authorization expired 1/20/24. There were two prescription Ventalin inhalers that the authorization expired 12/19/23. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | 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 space #2, there were plastic bags in the cabinet under the changing table. In space #3, there were plastic bags in a drawer of the wooden cabinet, accessible to children under 3 years of age. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1106 | GS 110-91(13) |
| Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. There were two expired booster seats used to transport children on the facility van. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There were no photographs for eighteen children that the facility provides transportation. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Five children had a written permission to transport form that did not include when and where the child was to be transported and the expected time of departure and arrival. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Five children did not have verification that operational policies were discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day. | |||
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. A parent participation plan was not posted in the center and there were five children without verification that the plan was discussed with parents on or before the first day of attendance. | |||
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