Ducklings Child Care @ Waxhaw - Waxhaw NC One Star Center License

401 Jackson Avenue , waxhaw NC 28173
(704) 441-3359
2 Reviews

About the Provider

Description:

5 star rated, Ducklings have been serving local communities for over a decade. we are a small family owned and run child development team with 6 sites now operational. Safe, well provisioned, stimulating environments best describes our settings

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 90000389
  • Capacity: 36
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • Achievement and/or Accreditations 5 star accreditation
  • Rate Range 70 to 255
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care, Full-Time, Kindergarten, Part-Time
  • 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
2023-07-31 Announced Inspection No
2023-06-09 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-01-13 Announced Inspection No
2022-11-03 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-03 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In both classrooms that were reportedly used Space 1 and Space 3 there were activity plans, but they were dated for the previous week. During the visit the plans were located and posted.
2022-11-03 Violation 465 GS 110-91(12); .0510(a)
Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children's books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. Children ages 2.5 to 4 years of age were in Space 1 that is set up for toddler children. There are no centers areas, just toddler toys. The teacher reported that they were in the front classroom and played there when there were not as many children present. I observed them playing in this area when they rose from nap. This is a repeat violation.
2022-11-03 Violation 468 .0510(d)(1)
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In the classroom space number 3 there were centers set up for the children, but the Creative Dramatics/Home Living Center had only dress up which would allow for three children to play with the materials. There were other random items none of which met the requirements for an activity that three children could play with at one time. This is a repeat violation.
2022-06-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-06-21 Violation 1329 .0801(a)(1-7)
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Of the two (2) children's files reviewed neither application included the section on Health Care Needs including information regarding Plan of Care or the questions that follow.
2022-06-21 Violation 434 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2)
The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. In Space 1, where the two and three year old children were located, there were only infant and toddler materials as it previously was an classroom for younger children.
2022-06-21 Violation 465 GS 110-91(12); .0510(a)
Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. There were no center areas set up in Space 1 as the classroom previously was used as an infant and toddler classroom with no center areas, just storage shelves for toy baskets.
2022-06-21 Violation 468 .0510(d)(1)
When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In space 3, where children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old were located, there was a Home-living areas where there was only one piece of equipment, "a Kitchen" and there was no accessories, materials to go with this equipment leaving the only item in the Home-living being a kitchen unit.
2022-06-21 Violation 488 .0510(e)(3)
For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Space 1, where children two and three years of age were being cared for, there was a few buckets of toys but there was not age appropriate materials nor where their enough materials for the children in care to play with allowing for a range of choices.
2022-06-21 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In all of the spaces chipped paint on the walls as well as the steps going out to the playground.
2022-06-21 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space 2 and in Space 7, where the children group in the mornings there are cardboard blocks that are crushed, broken and damaged.

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Reviews

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Melody Mar 08, 2012

Ducklings is the perfect home away from home.  They welcome each and every child with open arms and ensure a safe and loving environment throughout the day.  I have several children who have been involved in child care and Ducklings by far is the best.  I love that the center is small enough to know every child and each teacher knows each childs personality and behaviors.  Truly the best experience for any family..

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Meagan Sep 02, 2010

Ducklings is WONDERFUL! Our son is 2 years old and LOVES waking up in the morning because he knows he will get to see his friends and teachers at Ducklings.The price is the best in Waxhaw with the BEST teachers. Our son is learning something new everything with hands on activities. If you are looking for a care center where you know your kids will feel safe and loved, choose Ducklings!

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