Description: ELKIN ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in ELKIN NC, with a maximum capacity of 36 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Mandarin chicken, deli roasted potatoes, spring mix salad, a Dairylicious Duo, sliced peaches, and milk were recorded on the menu for lunch. Diced pears, broccoli, and carrots were served instead of sliced peaches, deli roasted potatoes, and spring mix salad. These substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to meal service. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground, five holes were observed in the grassy area on the right side of the playground, facing away from the building. These holes present a potential tripping and safety hazard. Two metal toy dump trucks were observed to be rusting. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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 1 (Room 131), alcohol swabs were observed in a First Aid kit. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(n) |
| 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. One tricycle was observed to be missing the left pedal. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1202 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(a)(1-11) |
| Operational policies did not contain the required information as listed in rule. Operational Policies did not include a schedule of daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning duties. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. A signed receipt of Operational Policies was not on file for four children enrolled. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1755 | .2902 (f) |
| Certified developmental day center staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. There are currently sixteen children enrolled in Space 1, Room 131 (with thirteen children present) and two teachers. There are currently fifteen children enrolled in Space 2, Room 179 (with thirteen children present) and two teachers. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Staff Health Questionnaires and Staff Medical Reports were not kept separately from staff files. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Sanitation Rule for Child Care Centers 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (f) states that employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. One staff member's purse was observed in an unlocked drawer in Space 3. The staff member placed the purse greater than five feet up and inaccessible to children during the visit. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Space 3 did not a sufficient quantity of materials in the reading center. Only puppets and books were accessible to children. A teacher added two word games to the center during the visit. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted for the month of December, 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | 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. The medical statement on file for one new staff member was greater than 12 months old at the time of this staff members employment. | |||
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