Description: GATES COUNTY HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in GATES NC, with a maximum capacity of 20 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 6. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. The group was observed using the outdoor playground assigned to the elementary school children. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | 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. A cabinet near the art center was unlocked and contained 12 bottles of Germicidal Ultra Bleach, 12 canisters of Clorox Disinfectant wipes, 3 Bottles of Fabric Freshener, and 3 aerosol cans of Asepticare Disinfectant Spray. | |||
| 2026-04-16 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. A live mouse was observed in the cafeteria. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). | |||
| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-17 | 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. A bottle of Closure Cleaner and Odor Remover was stored out of reach of children in a cabinet locked with a child-safety latch but was not maintained in locked storage. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-16 | 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. Emergency medications must be stored 5 feet above the floor. The Ready to Go backpack was located on the floor by the door to the room and contained an asthma inhaler. | |||
| 2025-01-16 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File monitored today did not include a medical action plan for one child’s asthma inhaler. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One therapist, who removed a child from the classroom, did not have documentation of a CBC on file. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Two (2) therapists, who removed children from the classroom for services, did not have a qualifying letter on file and available for review. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan available for review was last reviewed on 8/24/23. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. There was grass growing on the sand surfacing on the fenced playground. | |||
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