Description: AVERY'S CREEK HEAD START is a Four Star Center License in ARDEN NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-20 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plan was not posted for reference. The activity plan posted was dated 10/16/23-10/20/23 and stated to continue for week 10/24/23- 10/28/23. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member BH hired 5/30/23 did not complete six (6) clock hours of training within the first two weeks of employment. The Documentation of Orientation documented a total of five (5) hours. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire inspection was not submitted to the consultant within one (1) week after completion. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 617 | 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) |
| All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. Flying insects that appear to be termites were located in the science center window. The flying insects were crawling up the window seal, gathering at the base of the window, crawling down the wall, and on the floor and furniture. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Five (5) broken cubby containers with sharp edges. Broken cubby containers were located in the bottom of the five (5) children's cubbies. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drill was not conducted for November 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Active ant mounds were located on the playground during gross motor play. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, 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. Three (3) electrical outlets were uncovered on the power strip located on the teachers desk. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18' apart or separated by partitions when in use. Children were observed at rest time on their cots. Between six (6) different cots, the measurements were eight (8) through twelve (12) inches apart, instead of the required eighteen (18) inches apart. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident log could not be found during the visit. | |||
| 2023-01-18 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The EPR plan could not be located during the visit to show that it had been completed within four (4) months of being issued the temporary license. The EPR plan was required to be completed by 12/25/22. | |||
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