Care-o-world Enrichment Center - Washington NC Five Star Center License

146 WHISPERING PINES ROAD , WASHINGTON NC 27889
(252) 975-2811

About the Provider

Description: CARE-O-WORLD ENRICHMENT CENTER is a Five Star Center License in WASHINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 158 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.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 7000029
  • Capacity: 158
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-05-10 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-05-10 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 previous fire inspection was completed on January 5, 2022. The current fire inspection was completed on January 9, 2023. A copy of the current fire inspection was received on May 10, 2023.
2022-11-15 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-15 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A paper cutter was stored in a unlocked lower cabinet in the staff lounge. The staff lounge is open making its content accessible to the children.
2022-11-15 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. An open outlet was observed in space 5.
2022-11-15 Violation 1124 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d)
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One child out of the six children transported by the bus did not have a photograph attached to his/her emergency information.
2022-11-15 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Standing water was observed in a lockbox used to store toys. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES (a) At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazardous materials, and maintained in a manner which does not encourage the harborage of vermin. All debris, glass, dilapidated structures and broken play equipment shall be removed. Wells, grease traps, cisterns and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. (b) Sand toys, water tables and other items that can collect standing water in the outdoor learning environment shall be emptied and stored to prevent standing water.
2022-08-23 Announced Inspection Yes
2022-08-23 Violation 1882 .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d)
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Standing 6-month authorization to administer asthma medication was not on the correct medication authorization form in Space 4. Standing 6-month authorization to administer heart medication heart medication was not on the correct medication authorization form in Space 2.
2022-08-23 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. French toast with syrup, bananas and milk were served for breakfast. Cinnamon raisin oatmeal, bananas and milk were listed to be served on the current and posted menu.
2022-08-23 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Pedals were missing from two tricycles placed in the outdoor space for play. The red paint on the remaining tricycles used for play is starting to peel away, and some rusty areas are beginning to be exposed.
2022-08-23 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. Grass is growing in the mulch and sand used for surfacing underneath anchored stationary equipment.
2021-12-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-12-09 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff person hired on 9/28/2020 has not completed the health and safety trainings.
2021-12-09 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. One open electrical outlet located at the entrance of the facility was observed.

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