Description: I-CARE, Inc. is a private non-profit Community Action Agency that offers opportunities for low-income individuals and families to achieve self-sufficiency. The mission of I-CARE, Inc. is to enable and assist low-income people to attain skills, knowledge, motivation, and opportunities needed for them to become self-sufficient and independent.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-31 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. A wall in space 1 in the bathroom was in need of drywall repair. | |||
| 2026-03-31 | 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. A hand cream was left on a child size table and in reach of children. | |||
| 2025-10-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-28 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Fence in some areas needs to be repaired at the top where the fencing meets the pole. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-02 | 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. The menu for the day was not posted. The menu was substituted and the cook had not changed the menu. The menu was changed by the kitchen staff. | |||
| 2024-02-02 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance was not done in classroom 1, space 1. This was corrected by teacher. | |||
| 2023-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | 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. Shelter-in place or lockdown drill has not been practiced since September of 2022. Center director conducted a Lockdown drill during the visit. | |||
| 2022-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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