Description: DING DONG SCHOOL is a Three Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 29 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.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-29 | 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 last fire available fire inspection was dated February 10, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoors on the toddler playground, a plastic bin used to store trucks and outdoor toys was cracked creating sharp edges and potential pinch points. The nylon outdoor rugs were frayed, creating tripping hazards. On the preschool playground the poles on the complex climbers have peeling paint, and there are active ant hills on the playground. On both playgrounds, the plastic playhouses and toys have mildew and grime on their surfaces. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The door used as a fire exit for Space 1 was locked with a deadbolt. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator completed ITS-SIDS training on August 26, 2022 was due to renew it by August 26, 2025 but did not complete it until January 2, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-146L |
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-146L |
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In spaces 1 and 6, there were 9 containers of diaper cream, sunscreen, and insect repellant that had not been returned after the expiration of the permission forms. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child left space 1 and used the restroom outside of the classroom without the provider knowing the child had left the room. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child brought a balloon to the classroom for show and tell. In space 6, a drawer handle, next to the sink, had broken off leaving a sharp medal piece. The plastic cover for the stationary climbing structure was cracked at each location where bolts held the cover onto the posts. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0125-253L |
| 2025-02-04 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. On all staff members’ forms, the last review of the Health Questionnaire was documented as completed on 1/6/25, however the previous review was documented as completed on 12/13/23. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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. On all staff members’ forms, the last review of the Emergency Information was completed on 1/6/25, however the previous review was completed on 12/13/23. | |||
| 2025-02-04 | 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 on file stated that First Aid training for all staff expired on 1/2025. | |||
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