Description: TOPSAIL MONTESSORI is a One Star Center License in HAMPSTEAD NC, with a maximum capacity of 110 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Three new staff members hired on 8/24/23, 9/25/23, and 6/8/23 did not receive at least 16 hours orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-11 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Cots or mats were not placed at least 18' apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space #5, some children were observed napping - the mats were touching each other and somme mats were separated by a plastic basket/bin with holes in it. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A two year old child was in the bathroom washing her hands unattended as one teacher was assisting other students put shoes on to go outside - other teacher was already outside with a group of children. Child was in the bathroom area approximately 2-3 minutes alone. The caregiver, who was already outside, was observed looking at cell phone several times for several minutes throughout the observation as two year children played. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not located in space #2. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not current in spaces #4 and #5. Activity plans were dated for weeks in March 2022 or April 2022. Activity plans should be developed using NCFELD. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items were not stored in locked areas or made inaccessible to children. Hand sanitizer was observed in space #4 on a low table; it was not stored 5 feet above floor level. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Uncovered outlets were observed in space #2. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. This information was not documented or available for review for one staff member. Staff member was hired on 02/21/2022. | |||
| 2021-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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