The Growing Patch Child Development Center - Pinetops NC Three Star Center License

204 N 4TH STREET , PINETOPS NC 27864
(252) 827-3100

About the Provider

Description: We are a child development center offering a home away from home for you and your child. We are license to care for child birth to 12. We offer a wide range of educational experience each day for all child and several different enrollment options.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 33000441
  • Capacity: 70
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-08-14 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-08-14 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. One can of porch and floor sealant paint was observed on a cart at the end of the hallway adjacent to the door that leads to outdoor play area.
2023-08-02 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-08-02 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. Space number four (4) had twelve (12) from ages two (2) to three (3) years old present and one teacher was with them outside. Space number five (5) had seven (7) children ages one (1) to two (2) years old present with one teacher outside.
2023-06-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-20 Violation 104 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b)
Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection was conducted on April 5, 2023.
2023-06-20 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member did not have documentation of review of the EMC plan.
2023-06-20 Violation 1034 .0701(a)
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member did not complete an annual health questionnaire. The last health questionnaire on file was dated 5-17-22.
2023-06-20 Violation 1065 .1102(f)
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator and the lead teacher scheduled to work in the infant room did have a current ITS SIDS certificate on file. The certificates on file expired on January 31, 2023.
2023-06-20 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. The emergency information provided was missing a picture of each child.
2023-06-20 Violation 1824 .0607(e)
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was one staff member who did not have documentation of reviewing the EPR plan annually.
2023-01-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-01-10 Violation 805 .0604(t); .0302(d)(5)
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation was not on file verifying fire drills were conducted for November and December 2022. The month and drill information was documented on the fire drill form; however the date the drill was conducted was not specified for October 2022.
2023-01-10 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation was not on file verifying playground inspections were completed for August through December 2022.
2023-01-10 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical exam was not on file for a staff member whose hire date was June 24, 2022.

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