Description: AVERY'S CREEK HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in ARDEN NC, with a maximum capacity of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Acknowledgement of receipt of program's Shaken Baby Policy was not on file for one (1) child whose date of birth being 7/20/21. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The records of Health and Safety Training did not include "Medication in Child Care" training certificate for a staff member who was employed on 8/12/22. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Signed/dated discipline policy was not maintained on child's file for one (1) child whose date of birth being 7/20/21. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | 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. An outlet next to the paper towel dispenser in the bathroom did not have a cover. | |||
| 2026-03-30 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A lesson plan posted was dated 3/23/26 - 3/27/26. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-15 | 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 can of Clorox disinfecting/sanitizing spray was on the top shelf in a cabinet in the bathroom. The key to the cabinet had been left in the lock. | |||
| 2025-10-15 | Violation | 102 | G.S. 110-99(a1) |
| The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times. The license posted in the classroom was a four-star center license issued on 2/25/23. A five-star center license was issued on 5/23/25, but it was not posted. | |||
| 2025-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 9996 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Three (3) ants were crawling on the counter top during the visit. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A lead teacher did not submit his/her education within six (6) months of employment to verify his/her lead teacher qualification. This staff member submitted his/her transcript and received a letter on 4/23/25. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. During the visit, a staff member used a form of threatening terms to coerce children’s behavior by saying, “You don’t want me to put you in (area – unclear).” Additionally, the same staff member yelled at the children to leave the area when they gathered around a child who was crying on the playground. At another occasion, I observed one (1) staff member directing two (2) children to the bathroom and told them that he/she would not bring them back to the classroom to use the bathroom when they are on the playground. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Due to technical issues, the current lesson plans, the health questionnaire and emergency information form for staff member hired on 5/30/23 and a child's immunization record were not available for review. | |||
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