Child Care Center
Brighter Day Christian Academy
Red Springs, NC
· Robeson County
109 BROOKLYN ST,
Red Springs, NC 28377
Quick Facts
Capacity
50 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Child Care Center
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
78000461
License Holder
THE CHURCH GATHERING PLACE
Expired
Apr 11, 2022
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
BRIGHTER DAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY is a Child Care Center in RED SPRINGS NC, with a maximum capacity of 50 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space #3, two teachers cared for two school age children, (1) 1- year old, (1) 2-year-old, (1) 3-year-old, and (1) 4- year. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. Documentation was not in file in space #3, for the school age children. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | 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. Breakfast consisted of apple sauce, granola bar and orange juice. The posted menu for breakfast documented those eggs, bananas and milk was to be served for breakfast today. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Walls, and ceilings throughout the center are in need of repair. There are chipping paint, gouges and holes in several areas. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, plastic bag were located on low shelves in a cubby. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member was hired 7/10/23. Their TB tested is dated 6/14/21. | |||
| 2023-03-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #3, a teacher walked out of the classroom leaving two 1-year-old children alone. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space #1, three 1-year olds, three 2-year-olds, and two 3-year-olds were cared for by one teacher while one teacher opened the front door. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space #1, the minimum age on the staff/child ratio sheet was 4 years old. The youngest child in the room was 1 years old. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Breakfast consisted of a non-nutritional cereal bar and 1 % milk for children ages 1 year to 3 years of age. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was dated 2022 and not posted where it could be easily seen by parents. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space#1, chipping paint was located on varies parts of the walls. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #1, 1 year old children were in care. Small pieces that could be potentially dangerous such as checkerboard pieces were accessible to toddlers. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 2 staff members. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 2 staff members. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #3, attendance was not documented for three children for the week of 2/6/23- 2/10/23. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). 1 % milk was given to 1 year old children. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Signage was not posted at the entrance of the center. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 1 staff member. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Documentation was not on file for 2 children. | |||
| 2022-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-17 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While the children that are cared for in space#1 were playing outside, the teacher sent one child inside the center unsupervised to use the hallway bathroom next to the kitchen. | |||
| 2022-11-17 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space numbers 2 and 3, there were several broken blinds. In space number 1 there were four torn books. | |||
| 2022-11-17 | 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. In space#3, there was one outlet under the window missing a plug cover. | |||
| 2022-11-17 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. No drills had been conducted. | |||
| 2022-05-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space#2, the last attendance was documented on 5/10/22. | |||
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space#3, one staff member cared for 7 children ages 0-3. | |||
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space#3, two infants were cared for in the same room as two and three year old children. | |||
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The outside play area was not free of debis. | |||
| 2022-05-17 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Safe sleep checks were not documented for one child. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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