Four Star Family CC Home License
Grace And Mercy Childcare
Hamlet, NC
· Richmond County
OAKLAND AVE,
Hamlet, NC 28345
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
4
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Four Star Family CC Home License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
77000197
Expired
Dec 10, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
GRACE AND MERCY CHILDCARE is a Four Star Family CC Home License in HAMLET NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. During the visit Microban Spray was observed sitting on the changing table. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1993 | .1723(1) |
| Vehicle used for travel was not free of hazards such as but not limited to, torn upholstery, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. The vehicle used for transportation was has tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch on multiple tires. | |||
| 2023-11-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. We observed several pills (vitamins and throat lozenge) laying on table within the learning environment, accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Upon arrival, we observed the gate to the provider's bedrooms were open. We observed cleaning solutions, aerosol can on counter top in the kitchen, detergents accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly outdoor inspections was not documented on the Division form, for October 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. During today's visit, we observed three (3) electrical outlets uncovered within the designated play space. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 811 | .1706(o) |
| Baby food, snack items, and meal items sent from home, for each individual child, were not dated and labeled with the child's name. We observed a child's bottle without a name and date for the infant in care. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. During today's visit, two (2) children, enrolled in after 30 days, did not have a medical record on file during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 1103 | .1723(13) |
| For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. The provider did not any transportation documents for the children who participate in transportation routines. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last fire drill was documented on 8/10/23. The provider stated she did not document fire drills for September 2023 and October 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 1892 | .1721(a)(3) |
| Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. We monitored three (3) children's files without an application completed or available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 1920 | .1719(a)(17) |
| Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste. We observed debris on the outdoor learning environment (trash, class, cans of empty cat food); indoors, smelled of soiled litter box, used wipes on the floor and on the table of the home, paperwork thrown on top of table, the countertop had dirty dishes and we also observed dirty dishes in the sink. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 1932 | .1718(a)(9) |
| A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors. The indoor space flooring was covered with materials, extra boxes not intended for childcare, a sippy cup on the floor, table filled with miscellaneous paperwork and items that should be disposed of. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. During today's visit, the provider could not produce any safe sleep chart for the enrolled infant who was enrolled during August 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-07 | Violation | 2003 | .1723(15)(a ) |
| Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. One (1) electrical outlet was observed uncovered in the bathroom near the sink. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Three (3) children enrolled and present during today's visit, did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Three (3) children enrolled and present today did not have a signed acknowledgment of the discipline policy on file. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Three (3) children enrolled and present did not have acknowledging receipt of the written plan of care on file during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 1741 | 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) |
| Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. Three (3) children enrolled and present today did not have a copy of each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 1889 | .1719(a)(7) |
| Products that are labeled 'keep out of reach of children' without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. Many hair products and items labeled keep out of reach of children were observed behind a unlocked cabinet in the bathroom. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) |
| Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child's date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. Three (3) out of the four (4) application were observed missing required information and considered incomplete during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. All four (4) children enrolled and present did not have a written statement of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2023-07-20 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Three (3) children enrolled and present today did not have a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy on file. | |||
| 2023-06-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-18 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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