Five Star Center License
Bethlehem Center Southside Head Start
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
2617 BALTIMORE AVE,
Charlotte, NC 28203
Quick Facts
Capacity
119 children
Age Range
1 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 371-7455
Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
60000829
License Holder
ALLIANCE CENTER FOR EDUCATION, INC.
Expired
Jan 11, 2021
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Bethlehem Center of Charlotte was founded in 1940 by the organization that is now refered to as the United Methodist Women. Since then, we have strived for excellent education for low-income children and their families. A resource for children, families and seniors in need, Bethlehem Center of Charlotte provides educational programming for approximately 45 seniors and 1000 low-income children and their families. Through our outreach ministries supported by local churches and community partners, we resident summer camp, school supply drive, thanksgiving food drive and holiday gift sharing. For over 70 years, Bethlehem Center has served as a resource for people from the community who live in our most fragile neighborhoods.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-28 | 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. The fire inspection was completed on 9/11/23. The inspection was not emailed to the consultant within one week. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. A screen time log was not completed in Space 1. The screen time log in Space 2 did not indicate how long children used iPads. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. A hand saw was observed placed on chair in the director's office. The office door was opened during the visit. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The lock on the gate to the air conditioning units was observed unlocked. The units were located on the playground. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. A space heater was on in the director's office. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | 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. One (1) employee's First Aid expired 9/1/23. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | 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. One (1) employee's CPR training expired 9/1/23. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. One (1) employee hired 8/11/21 did not have documentation of on-going training. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One (1) child's file did not list a preferred health care professional. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) employee hired 8/11/22 completed Child Maltreatment training on 12/8/22. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee hired 8/11/22 completed health and safety trainings on 9/6/23. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-16 | 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. On June 9, 2023 two (2) children's arrival times were not documented in Space 2 and three (3) children's departure times were not documented. | |||
| 2023-06-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On June 9, 2023 a four (4) year old child was left in the bathroom and classroom in Space 2 unsupervised for approximately 50 minutes when the class left the building to attend a graduation ceremony at another location. | |||
| 2023-06-16 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. On June 9, 2023 Space 8 for toddlers was on the playground. Seven (7) children were present and one (1) child was under two (2) years of age. A teacher left the playground to look for a child in Space 2. Space 8 was out of ratio with one (1) teacher on the playground with seven (7) toddlers. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-08 | 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. Two (2) bottles of Lysol disinfecting wipes and a pack of Member's Mark Flushable wipes were unlocked in Space 1. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Medication for child (S.B.) was not returned to parent in Space 1.; child last attended April 6, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Violation | 1422 | .2506(c) |
| Potentially hazardous items such as archery equipment, hand and power tools, nails, chemicals, or propane stoves, were not stored in locked areas or with other safeguards, or removed from the premises. The closet that houses the hot-water heater was unlocked, and a violation was cited. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's medication (K.D.) expired March 2023 in Space 2. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. An altercation between two (2) contracted staff members occurred on 2/24/23 that created an unsafe environment for three (3) children who witnessed the incident. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three (3) children did not have documentation of receiving the NC summary of law in their file. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 444 | .1005(b)(5) |
| A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. The off-premise field trip information was not posted in Space 1. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 475 | .0510(c)(3) |
| Sand and water play activities were not available weekly to each group. Sand and water play were not listed on the activity plan to occur weekly in Space 3. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. Two (2) containers of liquid white out were observed stored in a plastic box sitting on a shelf stored below five (5) feet. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A prescription tube of eczema oil was stored in a bag sitting on a shelf in Space 8. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. One (1) employee hired 8/11/22 did not complete First Aid within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. One (1) employee hired 8/11/22 did not complete CPR within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The bus used to transport children had one (1) tire that was smooth to touch. No tread was left on the tire. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Children in Space 1 and Space 2 attended a field trip today. Written permission was not on file for thirty-three (33) children who attended the field to include when and where the children were transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and who was transporting. Eight (8) children who are transported to and from the facility each day had permission to transport on file however when and where the children were transported and expected time of departure and arrival were not completed on the permissions. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Eight (8) children's emergency information did not include the address of the emergency contact. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Two (2) children did not have documentation of receiving the discipline policy in their file. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Three (3) children did not have the date of enrollment listed on the signed receipt of the discipline policy. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. One (1) child had a medical action plan that expired 11/9/22. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) children did not have documentation of receiving the smoking and tobacco restriction for review in their file. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's medication permission was expired in Space 8. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two (2) new staff hired 8/11/22 did not complete maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff member's training was older than 12 months. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | 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. Three (3) children did not have documentation of receipt of the shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy for review in their file. | |||
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