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 |
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2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
2024-01-25 | 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, enrolled on 12/15/21, was served water with lunch. The posted allergy list stated that the child was to receive Fair Life milk. No written permission from the parent or medical information concerning special diet was on file. | |||
2024-01-25 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill recorded on the Emergency Drill Log was dated 11/17/23. | |||
2024-01-25 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. The first aid kit, located in the kitchen, was stored 5 feet above the floor in an unlocked box and contained aspirin, burn cream, and antibiotic ointment. | |||
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(p) |
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. |
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