Description: ACADEMY OF STARS is a Three Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. Materials in the toddler classroom was not accessible to the children. The shelves were turned not allowing children to access the materials. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 490 | .0511(b) |
| Caregiver did not interact in a positive manner with each child every day. The teacher in the room assigned to toddler children was using negative words such as no, don't, and stop in a harsh tone while re-directing children. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 504 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806 |
| Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Bread had an expiration date of 12/21/23 and 1/12/24. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator maintained a temperature of 53 degrees F. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| 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 one month. Safe sleep checks were not completed for the infant classroom for the last 30 days. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not maintained in the infant classroom for the last week. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation of the NC Fire Code was observed today. The direct exit from classroom #1,toddler classroom and classroom #6 were locked during today's' visit. The three classrooms had children under 2 1/2 years old present. | |||
| 2023-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 504 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806 |
| Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Milk had an expiration date of 9/3/23 and Sweet Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce had an expiration date of 5/20/23. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | 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. Hand Sanitizer was in reach of children in Classroom #1 and Clorox Bleach foam cleaner was in reach of children in the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three (3) staff members First Aid training expired on 2/2023. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three staff members CPR training expired on 2/2023. | |||
| 2023-09-05 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The staff did not complete the required number of training hours for the annual compliance year. | |||
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Well the daycare itself isn't in really good conditions but I took my chances But everytime I will pick my baby up he was with duty, messy clothes even when I always provide with new clothes everyday.