Description: R-U HAPPY CHILD CARE is a Four Star Family CC Home License in WINSTON-SALEM NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Two aerosol cans were inaccessible but not in locked storage. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The operator and additional caregiver did not have a current health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-02-06 | Violation | 1964 | 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(C)(i-v) |
| Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors. The weekly activity plan was not completed out fully with at least four different activities including gross motor. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 543 | .1718(c) |
| Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Upon arrival, one child enrolled less than three years of age, was watching a cartoon on television. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 1409 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) |
| Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. A wooden border protecting the corner of a wall, less than five feet fro m the ground, was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Two swinging half doors located in the space designated for child care were observed to have plastic tape peeling off portions of the doors, which were accessible to children under three years of age. Three plastic diaper wrappers and one plastic bag full of plastic bags were observed accessible to children younger than three years of age less than five feet from the ground beneath a diaper changing table in the bathroom used by children enrolled. Ms. Poindexter made these wrappers and bags inaccessible to children during the visit. Four outlets located on a power strip beneath the operator’s desk did not have safety covers covering them. Two loose AA batteries were observed in the top left drawer of the operator’s desk; Ms. Jones made these batteries inaccessible to children during the visit. Bleach and other items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed in a latched, but unlocked closet in the space designated for child care. Ms. Poindexter locked this closet during the visit. One bug spray labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed greater than five feet from the ground, but in unlocked storage, and one can of aerosol sunscreen for a child enrolled was observed in a plastic bin on top of a cubby less than five feet from the ground, in unlocked storage. Ms. Jones and Ms. Poindexter placed both of these items into locked storage during the visit. One aerosol air freshener was observed greater than five feet from the ground, but in unlocked storage in the bathroom used by children; Ms. Poindexter placed this into locked storage during the visit. One individual sized pump of hand sanitizer was observed on the operator’s desk less than five feet from the ground; Ms. Jones placed this item greater than five feet from the ground on top of the refrigerator. | |||
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 1739 | .1721(f)(7) |
| All records required shall be available during operating hours, for review by a representative of the Division. A completed record of Health and Safety trainings was not on file for Ms. Jones or Ms. Poindexter. Topics (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment; and (10) Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment were not on file for Ms. Jones. Topics (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; (3) Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; (4) Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; (5) Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; (6) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants; (7) Precautions in transporting children, if applicable; and (8) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment were not current on file for Ms. Poindexter. A First Aid information Sheet was not posted. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09 .1705(b)(5) |
| Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. The additional caregiver completed 5.75 hours out of 10 required in-service training hours. | |||
| 2023-02-08 | Violation | 1960 | .1718(a)(7)(B) |
| The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages of children in care. The activity plan was not appropriate for infants and toddlers in care. | |||
| 2022-08-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 1821 | .1724(a)(8)&(f) |
| 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 30 days. Sleep charts for one infant were not available for the past 30 days. | |||
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