Description: HAMILTON EARLY HEAD START / HEAD START is a Two Star Center License in HAMILTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 199 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-01 | 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 previous fire inspection was completed at the center on 1/25/22. The current fire inspection was completed on 2/2/23. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | 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 38, there was a cabinet 5 feet above the ground where an aerosol can of Aseptic Care was stored. The key was left in the lock. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In spaces 30, 36, and 37, plastic bags were observed to be stored in staff desk drawers and in lower cabinets with only a child protective lock. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. A fire extinguisher was located on bus 22, however is was not charged and ready to use. | |||
| 2023-03-01 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Documentation available on the bus showed that the driver had the name, address, photo of each child, and telephone number of persons to be contacted in the case of and emergency, however, the other required information was not observed. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. Art materials were stored on the changing table in space #35. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic bags containing learning materials were stored in an unlocked drawer in space 36, which serves children age 2. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | 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. Staff employed on 12/6/21 did not have certification in First Aid on file for review. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff employed on 12/6/21 did not have certification of CPR training on file for review. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | 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. Two of the eleven children's records did not have a medial report on file for review. One of the eleven children's records did not have an immunization record on file for review. One of the eleven children's records did not have emergency medical care information on file for review. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent's statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Five of the eleven children's records reviewed did not have an enrollment date on the discipline policy. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff employed 11/29/21 did not have certificate of completion of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file during the visit. | |||
| 2021-11-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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