Description: GASTON LEARNING ACADEMY LLC is a Five Star Center License in GASTONIA NC, with a maximum capacity of 47 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | 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 #3, one (1) child was not signed in on March 13, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 11, 2024. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Based on the facility’s permit restrictions, the maximum capacity of space #2 is seventeen (17) children. Nineteen (19) children were present in Space #2 during the visit, and twenty (20) children were enrolled in Space #2. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-12 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not complete an Emergency Information Form. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | 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 #2, one (1) bottle of Coca-Cola was on the table in the science center. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on September 11, 2023, did not sign an acknowledgement of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. | |||
| 2023-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-16 | 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 #1, one (1) electrical outlet on the wall in the block center and one (1) electrical outlet on the wall to the right of the handwashing sink were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-04 | 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 #1, one (1) child was not signed out on September 7, 2022 and one (1) child was not signed out on September 22, 2022. In Space #2, one (1) child was not signed out on September 14, 2022 and two (2) children were not signed out on September 26, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | 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, one (1) bottle of BIC Cover It Correction Fluid with multiple warnings was in the right unlocked drawer in the cabinet under the sink. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child enrolled on July 18, 2022 and one (1) child enrolled on August 31, 2022 did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2022-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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