Description: EAGLE'S NEST ELC & PRESCHOOL MURPHY is a Child Care Center in MURPHY NC, with a maximum capacity of 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-02 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. A small, plastic tunnel on outdoor space #2 was cracked and broken on the side, exposing sharp edges. | |||
| 2024-04-02 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Outdoor space #1 had mulch that measured between 4-5 inches instead of the required 6 inches at the exits of all three slides of the climbing structure. Outdoor space #2 had mulch that measured 5 inches instead of the required 6 inches at the exit of one of three slides. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The chain link fence on both outdoor playground spaces #1 and #2 have rust spots. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence on both outdoor playground spaces #1 and #2 have areas that measure as low as three (3) feet, seven (7) inches. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground inspection was documented as being completed on 12/20/23. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 891 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a)(1-8) |
| The safe sleep policy did not contain the required information. The safe sleep policy is missing the following information: specifying children shall not be swaddled and specifying that infants aged 12 months or younger are prohibited from sleeping in sitting devices, including car safety seats, strollers, swings, and infant carriers. Infants that fall asleep in sitting devices shall be moved to a crib, bassinet, play pen, mat, or cot; | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material.Both bathrooms in space two (2) have tile around the toilets in poor repair. there is stain and chipping of the tiles. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space one (1) and two (2) eight (8) ceiling tiles have water damage. The seal on the column in space two (2) at the back of the room is not sealed off so cold air is flowing through. The back door space in the same area is covered in tape and the seal is in poor repair. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Chairs in space three (3) and one (1) were in poor repair and were unclean with chipping pain | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Two (2) toys were in poor repair on the playground and wet towels were laying on the ground. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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. Mole tracks were so abundant on the playground that children’s feet can sink through tracks and cause tripping. Black mats are stacked in the back corner of playground two (2) which can encourage the harborage of vermin. Equipment trike and broken wheels not in good repair were on the playground. The Play structure that has recently been painted on Playground one (1) has chipping paint in the newly painted areas. The two gates on Playground two (2) have rusted and needs to be repaired. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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. Five (5) batteries were found in unlocked space in classroom number one (1). | |||
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