Description: BRYSON CITY HEAD START is a Four Star Center License in BRYSON CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 72 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-04 | 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. Two (2) outlets and four (4) outlets on two (2) extension cords were uncovered in space #2 and #3. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | 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. Pine cleaner, bulk soap and bleach was located unlock in the kitchen area. Two (2) cans of aerosol cooking spray was stored unlocked but above 5 feet. Clorox Clean up was located in the child's bathroom unlocked but stored above 5 feet. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A specific date is not indicated from October, 2022 - February, 2023. A signature indicating completion is not documented for December, 2022 inspection as required. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A therapist from Swain County Public Schools was on-site to work with children today. Two(2) children were removed from the classroom into a separate space that is used for storage and an administrative office. Administrative staff are present, but not continuously leaving the therapist and the child alone at times without a criminal background qualifying letter. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (MJ) did not have a completed record of orientation for topic areas required within the first two (2) weeks. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One (1) of the two (2) first aid kits on the bus was not mounted. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. On bus one (1) there was trash/debris, loose book bag, CD's and a first aid kit at the entrance of the bus that was not secure and could be a tripping hazard. The items could also become airborne in the event of an accident. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. Six (6) children's applications did not contain a parent signature. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name Childs health care professional. One (1) of the Six (6) children's files monitored did not provide a preferred health care provider. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualifying letter was not on-site for the therapist from Swain County Schools on-site today. | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Two (2) kitchen areas with access to all three (3) classrooms was unlocked with accessibility to hot water. This is a sanitation requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2815(e). | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 9996 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hand sanitizer was accessible in space #2 & #3. Hand sanitizer must be stored inaccessible, 5 feet or higher per 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (c). | |||
| 2023-04-04 | Violation | 9997 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A sand/water table had stagnant mud with visual bacteria growth accessible to children. Sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2822(c) | |||
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