Foundations Early Learning Center - Winston-salem NC Five Star Center License

300 NORTH POPLAR STREET , WINSTON-SALEM NC 27101
(336) 283-6961

About the Provider

Description: Our programs are created to help your child reach their full potential.  Foundations offers high quality infant, toddler, preschool, pre-K, school-age and summer camp programs. 

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 34001283
  • Capacity: 190
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • 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
2023-11-16 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-11-16 Violation 415 GS 110-91(12);.0508(a)
A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. The lesson plan was dated for last week in space five.
2023-10-23 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-07-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-07-24 Violation 432 GS 110-91(12);10A NCAC 09 .0509(1)
The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily. There were not three different types of toys in the book centers in three classrooms. This was corrected when staff added puppets, writing instruments and letter/word puzzles/games to these areas. There was no paper in the art center in space 6. This was corrected when the teacher added paper to the area.
2023-07-24 Violation 802 .1003(b)
Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. The safe pick up and delivery procedures were not posted where they could be seen by parents. This was posted during the visit.
2023-07-24 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Gallon size plastic storage bags, big enough to go over a child's head, were in reach of children in space 8 in the art center. This was disposed of during the visit.
2023-02-24 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-02-24 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. I observed two uncovered outlets on the toddler/two playground.
2023-02-24 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. I observed an aerosol can of air freshener stored unlocked in a hall restroom. The aerosol can was discarded during the visit.
2023-02-24 Violation 887 .0606(g)
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In room 2, I observed safe sleep checks were not documented for three days this week for one child under 13 months of age.
2023-02-24 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. I did not observe certification in FA/CPR within 90 days for one staff (DOE 10/20/22).
2023-02-24 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 room 1B, I observed one diaper cream stored without signed parent authorization. In room 2, I observed a pharmacy labeled cream stored with an expired authorization. In room 4B, I observed one diaper cream stored with an expired authorization.
2022-11-04 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-08-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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