Grace Lutheran Preschool - Hendersonville NC Child Care Center

1245 6TH AVENUE WEST , HENDERSONVILLE NC 28739
(828) 693-4972

About the Provider

Description: Grace Lutheran Preschool creates a Christian atmosphere that fosters learning for young children. Our philosophy is that children learn by doing.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 45000362
  • Capacity: 114
  • Age Range: 1 through 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2023-03-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-09 Violation 106 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a)
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not schedule and obtain a fire inspection within twelve (12) months of the center's previous fire inspection.
2023-03-09 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outdoor space #2 and #3, had small pinecones that could be a potential safety hazard for children.
2023-03-09 Violation 832 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The facility emergency medical care plan was not available for review during the visit. The administrator completed and posted during the visit.
2023-03-09 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 #131, four (4) paint samples with additional warnings were sitting on top of the cubbies to the left of the door. In space #131, four (4) essential oils and one (1) lens cleaner with additional warnings were in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the classroom door. The administrator moved the items to a locking cabinet during the visit. In space #111, one (1) container of Lysol wipes was located in the cubby above the diaper changer. The administrator moved this to a locking cabinet during the visit. In space #104, one (1) bottle of Febreze was sitting on a shelf near the sink unlocked. The administrator moved it to a locking cabinet during the visit.
2023-03-09 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #127, the permission to administer medication form for an inhaler for child PS was missing the parent signature giving the facility authorization to administer the medication.
2023-03-09 Violation 898 .0604(e)
All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space #127, a hot glue gun was laying on the cabinet near the restroom. The teacher moved the hot glue gun to a locked cabinet during the visit.
2022-11-08 Announced Inspection No
2022-10-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-10-11 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. All outdoor playground spaces had a large number of acorns that could be a potential safety hazard for children. Space #1, had a large number of acorns near the digging area, space #2 the whole playground space was covered, and space #3 had a large number of acorns on the rubber pour in surfacing.
2022-10-11 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. Staff member AB hired 8/29/2022 medical report was not conducted prior to employment.
2022-10-11 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. Staff member TD hired 11/8/2021 and AB hired 8/29/2022 TB test was not conducted within twelve (12) months of the date of employment.
2022-10-11 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Child ET childrens file was missing the date on the medical exam completed by the doctor.
2022-10-11 Violation 1325 .1804(b)
Parents statement includes the childs name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Child FR childrens file was missing the signed and dated Discipline Policy.
2022-10-11 Violation 1908 .0608(b)(1-6)
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Child CG childrens file was missing the signed and dated Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma.

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