Description: BLUE RIDGE ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in BURNSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for this week was not posted. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | 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. The storage closet where teachers’ personal items such as purse/bags, was left unlocked. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 402 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) |
| Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. This is a repeat violation. The mat used for changing diapers was stored on the open bathroom floor. | |||
| 2023-05-18 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. There were two plants in the classroom that are below 5 feet that are toxic. The plants were moved during the visit to a high shelf out of reach of children. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 402 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) & (b) |
| Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. A mat used for diapering was stored on the open bathroom floor. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Several pieces of litter were found in the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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. One Myers cleaner was within reach of children. Batteries were located unlocked in the desk drawer. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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. Prescription label did not accompany one inhaler. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Professional development plan has not been completed for the teacher assistant. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. One child did not have a Medical Action Plan for an inhaler. | |||
| 2021-11-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2021-11-30 | Violation | 9995 | |
| 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (f) Lunches and other meals brought from home shall be dated and identified for the appropriate child. Children's lunch boxes were not labeled or dated. | |||
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