Four Star Center License
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Early Start Child Care And Learning Center
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
114 EASTWOOD AVE,
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Quick Facts
Capacity
29 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Before and After School, Daytime, Drop-in Care, Full-Time, Part-Time
Transportation
Yes
Languages
English, Spanish
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26001920
License Holder
EARLY START CHILD CARE AND LEARNING CENTER, INC.
License Issued
Apr 16, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Early Start provides a balanced approach to learning, giving you the peace of mind that your child will have fun as he develops socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.
We give your child the tools to become confident and self-aware. In a caring and stimulating atmosphere, our passionate and engaging teachers give your child endless opportunities to grow, learn, and imagine—whether building a spaceship to blast off to Mars or inviting a new friend to share a story during group time.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30-6:00
- Tuesday6:30-6:00
- Wednesday6:30-6:00
- Thursday6:30-6:00
- Friday6:30-6:00
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. During the review of children's files. One child's file did not have a medical exam within 30 days of admission. Enrollment date 9/2025 | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-06 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. The group of children the Administrator was caring for in the hallway had one child who was one year of age, one child who was two years of age, six children who were 3 years of age and two children who were four years of age. This was corrected when the teacher who was fixing morning snack returned to the hallway and took the children who were one and two years of age back to their classroom. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon enter the facility the Administrator was standing in the hallway caring for 10 children with the youngest child be one year of age and the oldest child being four years of age. This was corrected when the other teacher who was preparing morning snack stood with her after I entered the facility. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff did not sign the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy before caring for children. This was corrected during the visit by both sign the Policy during the visit. | |||
| 2026-01-06 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One new staff has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days of hire. Hire date was 8/20/2025. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #1, there was no activity plan posted. In space #2, the current activity plan was dated for 4/22-25/2025 | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not complete First Aid training before expiration date. 2/2025 | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One Staff member did not complete CPR training on or before the expiration date. 2/2025 | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Two staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding as part of the Health and Safety training every five years. The training was last taken on 2/6/2020. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff TB test was more than 12 months old upon hire date of 8/14/2024. TB test was dated for 2/22/2023. This a repeat violation. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One new staff medical statement was more than 12 months old upon hire date of 8/14/2024. The medical was dated 2/22/2023. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The owner, Early Start Child Care and Learning Center Inc. was active-not current effective April 15, 2024 for failing to comply with requirements set forth by North Carolina Secretary of State. | |||
| 2024-08-06 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff did not have a TB test screening on file on or before the first day of work. Start date 7/15/2024. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0624-192L |
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was unlocked and unattended. It was corrected when the staff was informed about the procedure, and remained locked through out the visit unless staff was present in the kitchen. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. The electrical outlets in space #1, #3, and the administrator office space had several outlets did not have a covering over them. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. It was stated during the visit that staff do have a harsh tone at times and do take blankets form the children at rest time. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 907 | .1803(a)(4-6) |
| Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. It was stated that children's blankets are taken away from children when they will not rest on their cots. This was corrected today because the children were given their blankest at rest time. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One new staff has not completed at least 16 hrs. of orientation within the fires 6 weeks of hire. Hire date 1/11/2024. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new staff member has not completed the first two weeks of training in required topic areas. Hire date 1/11/2024 | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member who was hired 1/11/2024 has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training in the required 90 days. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #2, the current activity plan that was posted was dated 4/29-5/3/2024. During the visit the teacher posted a current activity plan. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. EMC Plan was not reviewed with one staff annually. The staff did not have a signed statement on file. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have a signed annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff did not have an updated emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 1053 | GS 110-91(11); 10A NCAC 09.1102(b)(1-11) |
| On-going training received was not within the 9 topic areas listed in GS 110-91(11) and/or the health and safety training topic areas in rule .1102. One staff did not complete on-going training hours since last annual compliance visit 5/9/2023. During the visit the teacher submitted her transcript showing the classes that she completed for fall semester. The teacher is working towards BA in Early Childhood Education. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff file did not have a signed annual staff evaluation on file for review. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. While monitoring three children's file, one child's file did not have a health assessment on file for review. The child's start date 7/2023. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. EPR plan was not updated annually for updated of changes and current information. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff did not have documentation of review of the EPR plan on file. | |||
| 2024-05-06 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff did not complete health and safety trainings within five years of completing previous health and safety trainings on 6/16/2017 | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-10 | 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. One new staff member had a medical report on file that was more than 12 months. The date on medical report was 10/26/2022. | |||
| 2024-02-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-28 | Violation | Rule Violated | |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One new staff member who's start date was 2/26/2024 did not have the Emergency Information on file the first day of work. This was corrected by the staff member completing the document during today's visit. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation corrected during visit |
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| 2024-02-28 | Violation | Rule Violated | |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One new staff member had not completed the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file prior to providing care with children. This was corrected by the provider reviewing the policy with the staff member and having her to sign the acknowledgement form and placing in the staff file. This is a repeat violation from 1/17/2024. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation corrected during visit |
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| 2024-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-15 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new staff file was monitored. There was no orientation form or any other documents that show the required six clock hours of training was completed. The administrator stated that she had completed but had not documented the form. This was corrected during today's visit by the administrator documenting the orientation form. | |||
| 2024-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-111L |
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-111L |
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Two staff members confirmed that a child was left outside for approximately two minutes. This was corrected during this visit based on my observation and a plan implemented by administration requiring staff members take clips boards outside and doing name to face recognition during transitions between indoors and outdoors. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. An infant bottle of milk was stored in the refrigerator in the kitchen and was dated 1/22/2024. This was corrected during the visit when the staff discarded the milk and placed the bottle in the child’s bag. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. During interviews and review of video, it was confirmed two staff had a disagreement resulting in raised voices and inappropriate language. Children were not in the space however, staff in the space with children confirmed the altercation was heard. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff did not have current First Aid Certification on file. One expired 6/2023 and the other expired 12/2023. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff did not have current CPR Certification on file. Once expired 6/2023 and the other expired 12/2023. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two new staff did not have Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file prior to working with children. This was corrected by the operator reviewing and providing the document to the staff members and having them to sign the acknowledgment today. This is a repeat violation from visit completed on 11/2/2023 | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 9999 | |
| Food was not kept free from spoilage, filth, or other contamination and was therefore, not safe for human consumption. In the kitchen, there were four loaves of bread with expiration date 1/11/2024, a can of peaches with expiration date 1/1/2022, peanut butter with expiration date 6/7/2023, a box of Go Gurt with expiration date 1/15/2024, and a carton of eggs with expiration date 11/21/2023. This was corrected during the visit. The operator stated the foods were not used in food service to children. Additionally, the foods were discarded during the visit and the operator stated she planned to check the refrigerator and foods stored weekly to ensure all were not expired. This a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(a.) | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-13 | Violation | 538 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. In space #2, there were two bottles sitting out on a sink for over an hour. The provider remove the bottle and discarded the milk. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Violation | 1887 | .0902(d) |
| Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. In space #2, the labels on the bottles were dated for 11/6/2023. The provider removed the labels and placed bottles in the child's cubby to return to the parent. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One staff member did not complete the first two weeks of orientation. The start date for the staff was 9/26/2023 | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Three new staff who are signed to provide care for children did not have the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file before working with children. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 1947 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(f) |
| An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified. One staff member who is on a provisional criminal background check was working with a group of children by her self. This was corrected by having another staff member who was determined qualified work with the staff member who is on a provisional. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The monthly fire drill was completed on 8/28/2023, but was not recorded on the Fire Drill Log Sheet. During today's visit the provider recorded the information on the form. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | 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. One staff did not have medical report on file prior to employment. Start day was 9/8/2023 | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not have the health questionnaire on file on first day of working. The staff completed health questionnaire during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff had not competed emergency information form before first day of work. During today's visit the form was completed and placed in staff file. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | 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. During today's visit the Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills, were not rescored on the log sheet. The last on completed was 3/13/2023. The operator stated that a drill was completed 8/28/2023. During today's visit the provider recorded the information on the log sheet. | |||
| 2023-09-11 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Two staff did not have the signed acknowledgement form for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. During today's visit the policy was reviewed with staff and the acknowledgement form was signed and place is staff file. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #2, the exit door to the classroom has a child safety lock on the handle of the door. This did not allow for easy access to exit the build in case of emergency. The provider removed the safety lock from the handle of the door during the visit. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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. In space #2, there were nine plastic bags of baby wipes with the label says 'keep out of reach of children' sitting on a shelf accessible to children and not keep five feet high or in a locked cabinet. The staff placed the nine bags of wipes to a shelf that was five feet from the floor. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #2, where there are children one and two years of age. There were several plastic bags in an unlocked cabinet that was not five feet from the floor. The staff removed all plastic bags from the cabinet. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. In space #2 where one and two years of age children are cared for. The exit door to the playground area has a 'two-action' lock. All exit doors must have a 'single-action' lock. The provider removed the safety lock form the handle of the door. The door then became an "single-action" exit. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff did not complete health questionnaire annual. Last dated 4/4/2022 | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member did not complete emergency information annually. Last dated 4/4/22. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff has not completed 16 hrs. of orientation within the first six weeks of employment date. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new staff did not complete the first two weeks of orientations requirements. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The staff that is trained to complete EPR Plan did not complete annually. Last dated January of 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff did not have a signed acknowledgement form on file before providing care to children. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | ||
| Substitutes and volunteers counted in ratio were not informed of the center's EPR Plan and its location. Documentation of this notice was not maintained on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents. The provider did not review or inform the volunteer about the facility EPR Plan. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/20/2023 |
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| 2022-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-02 | 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 operator did not submit approved report to DCDEE within one week of inspection. Inspection was received during today's visit. Dated for 6/28/22. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child in space #1, came into space #3, to get a blanket from a cubby for rest time. Neither teacher in space #1, knew he had left the classroom. The child was taken back to the classroom and the the teachers made sure the children were being supervised. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff (D.G.) had not updated health questionnaire. One staff (B.L.) health questionnaire was not completed on or before first day of work. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One staff member (D.G.) had not updated Emergency Information form completed annually. One Staff member (B.L.) had not completed Emergency Information form on or before first day of hire. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The vehicle that is being used to transport children did not have a fire extinguisher, mounted or secured in it. The provider corrected this by placing and securing a fire extinguisher in the van that was being used. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The Emergency and identifying information for the children being transported did not have photos on them. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #1, the teacher had a coffee cup with coffee in it sitting on a shelf. The teacher removed the cup of coffee and placed in the kitchen. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was not signage for smoking and tobacco restriction posted at the entrance of the center. The provider printed out a sign and posted it at the front door of the building. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Three children (S.C.), (E.S.), and (Z.P.) did not have an sign statement on file for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-12-02 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. On new staff did not have a signed acknowledgement form for Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy of file prior to working with children. Start date 10/26/22. signed date 11/3/22. | |||
| 2022-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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