Description: BRIGHT HORIZONS AT MALLARD CREEK is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 199 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. It was observed that children were eating meatloaf, mixed fruit, mixed vegetables and milk for lunch but the posted menu reflected meatloaf, peaches, mixed vegetables and milk. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. In Space 4 it was observed that one (1) child present under 15 months had transitioned into this class on June 05, 2023 and his infant feeding plan was stored in his cubby and in Space 5 it was observed that four (4) children under 15 months had infant feeding plans present but they were stored in their cubbies. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | 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. It was observed in the lobby that there was one (1) electrical outlet not covered with a safety plug when not in use present and a plugged in electrical power strip with four (4) electrical outlets not covered when not in use was also present. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. It was observed In Space 2 that there were three (3) medications present with incomplete medication authorization forms that did not include required information and in Space 11 it was observed that there were five (5) topical or over the counter medications present with incomplete medication authorization forms that did not include required information. . | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In Space 2 it was observed that there was a clear, plastic cup containing a dark colored drink from a fast food restaurant being stored on an open shelf on the wall. It was shared with Ms. Barnat that personal drinks should be stored in cups or bottles with a lid that are not see-through. It is the expectation that all staff model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-15 | 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 annual fire inspection was not obtained within 12 months after the previous annual inspection. The annual inspection was obtained on September 9, 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. Three cots in space #7 were not separated atleast 18' apart. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The platform on the K-Prep playground was monitored in poor repair. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. There were fallen leaves, standing water in bins and on top of tarps. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The electronic template used by Bright Horizons didn't meet #12 in child care rule related to prevention of reoccurrence. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Space #2, an infant room, the center's current safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's SIDS policy was posted during the visit. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. Two staff (M.C. and C. T.) didn't obtain First Aid training within their first ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-15 | 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. Two staff (M.C. and C. T.) didn't obtain CPR within their first ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
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