Description: WELCOME FRIENDS CHILD CARE CENTER is a Child Care Center in BENSON NC, with a maximum capacity of 43 children. This child care center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-12 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-12 | 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. A bottle of Acetone was observed on the kitchen counter, not in separate locked storage as required. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-30 | 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. Arrival times were not recorded for three of the children present. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. A one year old child was present outside with three and four year old children. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 5 was dated for 10-23-23 to 10-27-23. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance for the day of the visit was not completed for the group of children in space 4 and 5. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Fourteen children, including a one year old child, were present on the playground. This exceeds the maximum group size of twelve for one year old children. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-14 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. A sanitation inspection that resulted in a disapproved classification was completed on 9-1-23. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | 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. Three containers of bleach and an aerosol can of Raid were stored underneath the sink, in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-07-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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Small center low ratios family feeling. I feel very comfortable with the center and my children don't ever want to leave.