Description: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CHILDCARE MINISTRIES is a Five Star Center License in GASTONIA NC, with a maximum capacity of 122 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space #8, the plastic bin of a wooden play sink was cracked, causing sharp edges and a pinch point in the crack. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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 #4, one (1) bottle of Plant Therapy 100% Pure Essential Oils Germ Fighter Synergy Blend with multiple warnings was in an unlocked cabinet above and to the left of the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Triple Paste Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Cream expired on October 21, 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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 #8, several broken crayons and broken pieces of sidewalk chalk small enough to be swallowed were in an unlocked container on the counter to the left of the handwashing sink, accessible to children one (1) and two (2) years of age. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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 #4, one (1) Starbucks cup, one (1) to go cup with a picture of coffee on the cup, and one (1) clear bottle of yellow liquid were on the shelf to the right and the left of the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #3, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment expired on August 10, 2022. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of A and D Prevent Original Ointment expired on March 9, 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | 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 #5, two (2) containers of Great Value Disinfecting wipes, one (1) aerosol spray can of Kaboom Foamtastic Oxi Clean Bathroom Cleaner, one (1) container of Zep Clean Ems Spirit II Disinfectant Towels, and one (1) aerosol spray can of Rustoleum Semi Gloss Ultra Cover, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet above and to the right of the food prep sink. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | 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 #6, a light brown liquid contained in a clear McDonalds cup was on the counter to the left of the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2022-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-23 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #4, there was no medication name listed on one (1) Permission to Administer Medication Form signed on June 30, 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In Space #2, one (1) child was not signed in on February 4, 2022. In Space #6, one (1) child was not signed in on February 4, 2022 and one (1) child was not signed in on February 17, 2022. | |||
| 2022-02-23 | 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. In Space #4, the unlocked box containing diaper creams was on the diaper changing table at a distance of three (3) feet from the ground. | |||
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