Description: EDU-CARE PRESCHOOL CENTER is a Five Star Center License in WHITEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0426-078L |
| 2025-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-14 | 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 #1, plastic bags were stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper changing table. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. A hole was observed in one of the bathroom doors in Space #5. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | 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. Several plastic grocery bags were observed under the diaper changing table in Space #2b, accessible to infants. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-10-15 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members were not present during the annual review of the EMC plan. | |||
| 2024-10-15 | 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. Four staff members were not present during the annual review of the EPR plan. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. At least 10 exposed, rusty screws, nails and staples were observed on the wooden ramps leading to the playgrounds used by toddlers, children two to three years of age, and preschool children. REPEATED | |||
| 2024-05-08 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Authorizations for administration of several over-the-counter medications and one prescription medication observed in Space #2b did not have complete instructions. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | 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. Broken plastic tubs were observed on two different playgrounds today. | |||
| 2024-05-08 | 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. Plastic grocery bags were observed within reach of children under three years of age in Space #1. | |||
| 2023-11-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-01 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Two loose boards were observed on the ramp leading from the building to the playground used by children two and three years of age, exposing a rusted nail. | |||
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