Description: Magic happens in the minds of the young and old, once inside the castle walls. I have a professionally developed program to open the passageways of the imagination to create fanciful play experiences that will enrich the lives of all children. At the castle, we work hard to create a safe, clean, and quality environment. It is enriched with an abundance of visually stimulating chambers, to help the children discover, discuss, and become a part of their world through age appropriate challenges that encourage their minds to take flight, all in an atmosphere of fun.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three (3) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that one child did not have a signed statement acknowledging receipt of the NC Summary of law. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 201 | GS 110-91(6); .1401(f) |
| A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child. In Space #2 twenty-two (22) children were observed present with two staff members. The posted Classroom Staff to Child ratio form noted that the capacity for this space was seventeen (17) children. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space #1 the vinyl flooring was observed torn in two areas. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center’s incident log was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Four (4) staff files were reviewed today and it was observed that three (3) staff files did not contain a current health questionnaire. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Four (4) staff files were reviewed it was observed that three (3) staff files did not contain a current emergency information form. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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. Four (4) staff files were reviewed and one (1) staff member hired in October 2023 had not successfully completed First Aid certification within the first ninety days of employment, as required. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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. Four (4) staff files were reviewed today and it was observed that one (1) staff member hired in October 2023 had not successfully completed CPR certifications within the first ninety days of employment, as required. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Four (4) staff files were reviewed and it was observed that two (2) veteran staff members’ files did not contain a current annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan, as required. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three (3) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that one child did not have a signed permission form for off premise activities. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Three (3) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that one child did not have a signed/date statement from parents acknowledging the facility’s discipline policy. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. In Space #2 twenty-eight (28) children were observed present with two staff members between the ages of three years of age and four years of age. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Ready to Go File were not available for review, as required. | |||
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In a few short months, your child will be reading and writing and will be well ahead of CMS Kindergarten program. By the time my now 4 year old starts CMS next Fall 2014, I have no doubt her math and reading skills will be on a 1st grade level.