Ding Dong School - Elizabeth City NC Three Star Center License

1107 CAROLINA AVENUE , ELIZABETH CITY NC 27909
(252) 335-1351

About the Provider

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.

Additional Information: Two Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 7055029
  • Capacity: 29
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 3
  • 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
2023-07-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-07-13 Violation 508 .0901(g)
Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. At lunch, in space 1, one child was served Lactaid milk and one child was served almond milk. No information concerning special diets was posted in the classroom or the kitchen.
2023-07-13 Violation 510 .0901(h)
Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center. At lunch, in space 1, one child was served Lactaid milk and one child was served almond milk. Documentation of permission from the parent to serve a milk alternative was not on file and available for review.
2023-07-13 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. The medication box in space 1 was stored 5 feet above the floor, but the padlock was not closed. Aerosol cans of insect repellant were stored in the box.
2023-07-13 Violation 842 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b)
A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Of 11 Topical Ointment permission forms, posted in the space 1, 3 had expired. The provider stated that the sunscreen and insect repellant had been used on the children.
2023-07-13 Violation 856 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n)
The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. The boat sand box on the infant/toddler playground had materials stored inside. The bottom of the boat had mildew and insects were swarming inside the cover.
2023-07-13 Violation 1203 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b)
Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. In the 2 files reviewed, documentation that the policies were shared with the parent was not on file.
2023-02-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-21 Violation 805 .0604(t); .0302(d)(5)
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Due to the administrator's absence, the records were not available for review.
2023-02-21 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. Inside the boat sand box, located on the infant/toddler playground, there were wet leaves and spider webs covering the toys.
2023-02-21 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 space 6, there was a bottle of children’s ibuprofen located in the medication lock box. The permission to administer form stated that the medication was only to be given on 10/14/22.
2023-02-21 Violation 851 .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3)
When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. The date of administration for children's ibuprofen to one child (DOB 9/27/21) was not recorded on the form.
2023-02-21 Violation 1043 G.S. 110-91( 9)
All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The administrator was not present today and on-site staff did not have access or know where the staff records were kept.
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. Due to the administrator's absence, the records were not available for review.
2022-08-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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