Description: EDU CARE LEARNING CENTER, INC. is a Five Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 63 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material. In space 6, there were visible mouse droppings under the vinyl pillow in the quiet area. There was a sawdust type material and spider webs in the lower storage cabinet on the left side of the toilet in the bathroom used by the school age children. The middle drawer of the sink cabinet in the bathroom was broken and did not close. It also had peeling paint on the edge. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One child, TP, enrolled on 8/15/23, did not have documentation on file stating that the policy had been shared with the parent. A signature page was available in the child’s file and was signed by the parent, however, the Safe Sleep Policy was not marked as having been reviewed. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | 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 member, hired on 8/28/23 had a TB test on file dated 9/14/23. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One child, AB, enrolled on 10/3/23, did not list their health care professional or choice of hospital. | |||
| 2024-03-12 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child, DH, enrolled on 8/30/23, had a health assessment on file dated 12/19/23. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by the preschool children, there was a red sand/water table that was cracked and had sharp edges. In space 3, there was a plastic grocery bag located less than 5 feet above the floor on a shelf near the back door. Even through this space was not in use today, there was nothing blocking access from space 2 where children 2 years of age were in care. In space 4, there were open packs of construction paper located on a shelf, less than 5 feet above the floor, that were still in their plastic coverings. In space 2, there was a floor vent covering that was rusted. In space 5, the outdoor side of the metal back door frame was torn approximately 12 inches above the base and sharp edges were within reach of the children using the door for access to the playground. The torn section also made opening the door very difficult which could create a hazard in the event of an emergency. In space 6, the light switch cover on in the bathroom was broken and exposed the wires behind the cover. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One child, DOB 10/23/18, did not have a copy of the incident report, completed on 1/25/23, in the child's file. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | 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 caterpillar tunnel was missing the head portion which left plastic screws protruding approximately 2 inches past the opening used by the children to crawl through. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One file, out of 6 children’s records reviewed, did not include the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | 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 include a map. The staff emergency information forms for current staff members, were more than a year out of date. Forms for new staff members had not been added. Emergency forms were on file for three people who are no longer employed at the facility. | |||
| 2023-04-18 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 4/11/22, did not have documentation on file that she had completed a training on Medical Administration or Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma. | |||
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I have had the greatest experience with edu care. they treated my child like she was one of there on and little Hayley loved going there. she attended the center for 3 years and I recommend edu care learning center to all my friends. I have been an educator for 15year and I love the program they have for the pre-schoolers. My family recommend Educare Learning Center