Discovering Our World Child Development Center - Winston-salem NC Four Star Center License

3640 NEW WALKERTOWN ROAD , WINSTON-SALEM NC 27105
(336) 722-1581

About the Provider

Description: Watch them Grow... See them Explore and Love and Learn !!!

Additional Information: Three Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 34001156
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 4
  • 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
2023-12-20 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-12-20 Violation 541 .0902(a)
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding plan for one infant enrolled was not signed by a parent.
2023-12-20 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 2, a diaper table with plastic bags stored underneath was observed to be unlatched. On the playground, one toy traffic cone was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in several places. Plastic weed block was observed emerging from the mulch surfacing in four different areas of the playground used by children under three years of age.
2023-12-20 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. Three packages of Swiffer Floor wipes were observed in an unlocked desk drawer just inside the area designated for child care.
2023-12-20 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The topical prescription medication for one child enrolled in Space 1 was observed to have expired in 10/2023.
2023-12-20 Violation 1032 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a)
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical statement for one new employee who began work on 4/24/2023 was completed on 4/28/2023.
2023-12-20 Violation 1207 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a)
Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. A signed receipt of the Parent Participation Plan was not on file for one child enrolled.
2023-12-20 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The medical assessment for one child enrolled on 6/13/2022 was not completed until 8/19/2022.
2023-12-20 Violation 1323 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2)
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. An immunization record was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The parent of this child completed a written statement of religious beliefs and opposition to the immunization requirements, and it was placed on file during the visit.
2023-12-20 Violation 1823 .0607(d)(10)
The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain the application for one child enrolled and the staff contact information for one staff member.
2023-12-20 Violation 1835 .0801(b)
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medication action plan for one prescription inhaler for a child enrolled in Space 3 did not have the child's diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental or allergies.
2023-12-20 Violation 1898 .1102(a)
Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The certificate for Health and Safety training topic #2 Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent, was not observed on file for one existing employee.
2023-12-20 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804 FOOD SUPPLIES (d) states all human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages, including beverages in sippy cups, that are sent from home shall be fully prepared and labeled with the date received at the child care center and the name of the child to whom the milk, formula, or beverage belongs before being brought to the child care center. All human milk, formula, and other bottled beverages shall be sent home with the child whose name is on the label or discarded at the end of each day. Formula and other beverages that require refrigeration, baby food that has been opened, and human milk shall be labeled with the name of the child to whom the beverage, baby food, or milk belongs and shall be refrigerated at 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below, and (g) states that after opening, jars of baby food shall be covered, labeled with the date on which they were opened, refrigerated and used within two days of opening, provided that the baby food is not served directly from the jar. Baby food may be served directly from the jar to one child if unused portions of the food are discarded after each feeding; otherwise, commercially prepared baby foods shall be served from a serving dish rather than the food jar.
2023-06-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-16 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 most recent fire inspection was completed on 5/16/2022.

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