Four Star Center License
Elf Early Education And Preschool
Hayesville, NC
· Clay County
6 COLD BRANCH ROAD,
Hayesville, NC 28904
Quick Facts
Capacity
29 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 389-3216
Four Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
2255003
License Holder
SOUTHWESTERN CHILD DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, INC
Expired
Jan 14, 2020
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
Elf Child Development Center is a quality small child care facility peacefully located near the shores of beautiful Lake Chatauge. The center boasts experienced and trained staff who are educated in the field of early childhood education and looking to make your child’s preschool experience the first step in a lifetime of learning. Small classroom sizes and low child-staff ratios make Elf the perfect choice for the family looking for an alternative to large preschool programs. Stop by today to see for yourself the happy faces and positive learning and nurturing environment. You will see why Elf Child Development Center is the perfect choice for your family and your child!
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours5:00 am - 5:00 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Teachers in Space two (2) were located in the far back corner of the class and under the nap time music playing loudly during nap. There were three children in the short “L” part shape of the room that you could only see if you stood up. It was extremely dark and there was a full half wall dividing them with only a walk through space. To see two of the sleeping children you would have to walk over and behind wall to view them. With distance and music playing they would not have been heard either. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. The back playground had no surfacing under the large play structure. The fall zone was so worn that the underlying cover material was exposed in places. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill has not been posted since March 3/14/23. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The fence line on the back playground has six mangled spots at the bottom of the fence. Children can stick their hands in and crawl under in some spots. Fence needs to be connected to ground and repaired to original condition. The tire area in the front playground has one tire on the back side with a four-inch slit that children can stick fingers and smaller hands through. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Medicine container was within reach of children and there was no lock on the box. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant was left in a bouncy seat in a crib for 15 minutes. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | 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. D.F. did not have TB test on file. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | 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. D.F. has not completed First Aid in the ninety (90) day time frame. Make sure this is completed for all staff with the first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | 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. D.F. has not completed CPR in the ninety (90) day time frame. Make sure this is completed for all staff with the first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | 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. D.F. and C.T. did not sign PREVENTION OF SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME AND ABUSIVE HEAD TRAUMA policy. | |||
| 2023-06-19 | 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. . C.T. and D.F. did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training: | |||
| 2023-06-19 | 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. D.F. and C.T. have not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. | |||
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