Description: When we first opened our doors back in February 1999, there was only one thing that we knew for sure the people we brought on board to help us launch our endeavor all loved working with children. The fact that so many of these same people are with us so many years later is a true reflection of our overall dedication to education - and a big reason why we maintain a five-star state rating. And yet while these honors are nice, they are simply a by-product of doing what we love - working with children.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu stated the children were being served peaches and there were served honeydew. | |||
| 2024-02-27 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Classroom 5 had an uncovered outlet near the block center. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-21 | 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. During the morning monitoring, I observed several classrooms with incomplete sign in sheet. | |||
| 2023-06-21 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. I observed two children (space 2 and space 6) with medication that did not have the medication in the original container. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-19 | Violation | 9999 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. There are video recordings of insect traps that were placed under a sink. These traps had insects and mouse feces (droppings). This is a violation of all other rules must be followed even if there is not a specific violation number listed: Any rule from NC General Statues or Child Care Requirements or Sanitation. The sanitation rule in violation is 15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. Traps shall only be placed in areas inaccessible to children. 48)violation of Rules .2831 or .2832 of this Section related to effective control of rodents, insects and other vermin; premises free of vermin harborage and breeding areas shall be assessed three demerits. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. Space six had a cracked step stool near the sink. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space 9 an surge protector in the computer center had three uncovered outlets. In space 5 near the block center there was a wall electrical outlet that was uncovered. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | 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 4 and 6 there were plastic bags located in drawers, diapering cubbies, and unlocked cabinets. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. A child did not have information updated annually. They were enrolled on 6/1/21. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three children were missing the required information. | |||
| 2023-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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I do not like how the teachers were handling my little cousin when I went to pick her up. It looked as if one of the teachers was holding her arm really tight! That is not acceptable!! I will NEVER take her back to first ward child development center and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone!!!