Description: AVERY COUNTY HEAD START CENTER is a Five Star Center License in Pineola NC, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The playground fence was less than four (4) feet in several places throughout the play yard. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. The diaper changing area had plastic items below five (5) feet. There is a gate separating this area, however the gate lock was broken preventing it from being opened by children. | |||
| 2023-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-23 | Violation | 104 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) |
| Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection is over two (2) months past due. | |||
| 2023-10-23 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. There is a gap in the gate where the children enter the playground that measure 3 ¾ inches. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 438 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(4) |
| Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development. There was a climber outside the fence but nothing for children to climb on inside the fenced area. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. Medication did not have a prescription included. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. The diapering area had the most plastic materials. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Inspections for September, November and December were missing. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The action plan did not list the medication and specific instructions. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The gate that leads from the classroom to the kitchen is a hook and eye latch is detaching from the wall. | |||
| 2022-10-11 | Violation | 826 | .0605(i) |
| Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. Even though the gate remained closed, there is a gap causing the gate to come open with little force. | |||
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