Foundation Builders Academy - Rocky Mount NC Four Star Center License

54 THERAPY LANE , ROCKY MOUNT NC 27801
(252) 442-1377
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About the Provider

Description: FOUNDATION BUILDERS ACADEMY is a Four Star Center License in ROCKY MOUNT NC, with a maximum capacity of 52 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 33000480
  • Capacity: 52
  • Age Range: 1 through 5
  • State Rating: 4
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-12-20 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-12-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-12-12 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 rooms #106 there was an electrical outlet by the radio not covered with a safety outlet cover. In room #108 there was an electrical outlet in the group time area not covered with a safety outlet cover. Ms. Rogers covered both outlets with safety outlet covers.
2023-12-12 Violation 902 G.S. 110-91(10)
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Rita Garrett, NC Pre-K teacher from room #109 was in the hallway with her class, they were using the bathroom. I was in room #111 and over heard Ms. Garrett tell a child, “You better be glad I can’t put hands on you, or you wouldn’t be able to sit down.”
2023-12-12 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. Sherise Barfield, with an employment date of August 28, 2023, had a medical statement on file that was dated October 26, 2023.
2023-12-12 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. Ms. Rogers had documentation of a negative TB test; however, the documentation was dated May 9, 2021, and was not within twelve (12) months of hire.
2023-12-12 Violation 1034 .0701(a)
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Ms. Garrett did not have a current health questionnaire on file for review. The last one on file was dated February 15, 2021. Ms. Garrett filled out a current form and it was placed in her file.
2023-12-12 Violation 1035 .0701(a)
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Rita Garrett did not have a current Emergency Information form on file for review. The last one on file was dated for February 15, 2021. Ms. Garrett filled out current a current form and it was placed in her file.
2023-12-12 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Nancy Rogers, Assistant Director with an employment date of August 1, 2023, and Brittany Horne with an employment date of October 24, 2023,were missing documentation of orientation.
2023-12-12 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. Ms. Rogers had documentation of completing First Aid, however the documentation was from an online organization, American Health Care Academy which in not an approved First Aid organization.
2023-12-12 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. Ms. Rogers had documentation of completing CPR, however the documentation was from an online organization, American Health Care Academy which in not an approved CPR organization.
2023-12-12 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. Brittany Horne did not have documentation of review of the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy prior to working with children.
2023-12-12 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. Rita Garrett had documentation of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment, however the documentation was dated March 8, 2018. The training needed to be renewed on or before March 8, 2023.
2023-08-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-08-24 Violation 862 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was a staff file with a firs day of employment as April 10, 2023, did not have documentation of review of the center's EMC plan.

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Reviews

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James Jones 2023-10-06 19:34:35
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I cannot say enough positive things about Foundation Builders Academy. From the moment I enrolled my child, I know I had made the right choice. The level of care and education provided by the dedicated staff has truly exceeded my expectations.

I wholeheartedly recommend FBA to any parent seeking a high-quality childcare and educational experience.

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