One Star Center License
Happy Babies
Clinton, NC
· Sampson County
5995 N HWY 421 WEST,
Clinton, NC 28328
Quick Facts
Capacity
48 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1
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One Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Number
82000315
License Holder
AUTRY, GWENDOLYN S
Expired
Mar 9, 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
HAPPY BABIES is a One Star Center License in CLINTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 48 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-29 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. The diaper table was cleaned with soapy solution, it was sprayed with disinfecting solution however that solution was immediately wiped off rather than allowed to air dry for two (2) minutes as required. | |||
| 2022-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-17 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most recent playground inspection on file was dated 08/01/2022. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted weekly activity plans did not have dates for the current week. For plans that were posted they were not being fully followed, as some of the books/activities listed were not available in the classrooms. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 429 | .0508(b)(1-5) |
| The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care. The program has activity plans from a purchased curriculum however not all areas of development are addressed on those plans. Supplemental plans were not posted or completed. NC Foundations was not being used as part of the weekly planning. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 494 | .0511(b)(4) |
| Caregiver did not make provision for constructive guidance and setting limits that the child can understand and that foster the child's ability to be self-disciplined. In room 3 the space is set up with a table in the middle of the room and materials along the wall. Almost constant running by the children was observed. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 505 | .0901(e) |
| Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Drinking water was not available during the visit in room 2 or 3. Repeat from 07/20/2022. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 523 | .0508(g)(3) |
| The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors. The purchased curriculum did not include a daily gross motor activity. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. Staff assisted children with wiping noses however hands were not washed each time this occurred. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. Rm 2 did not have a bin labeled for dirty/mouthed toys. When asked the teacher stated a basket on the shelf was used for toys that needed to be sanitized. A child was observed chewing on a foam puzzle piece. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Squeeze paint was on the art shelf in the room with 2 and 3 yr old children. The squeeze paint was labeled not for use by children under 3 yrs old. It was removed from the art shelf during the visit. A blind in room 3 had a broken slat which should be raised to be inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. Two outlets were not covered during the visit, one in rm 2 by the office and one in rm 3 by the window. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. Two cans of shaving cream (aerosol) were on the art shelf in the room with 2 and 3 yr old children. The shaving cream can not be used with children and aerosols are required to be in locked storage. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. Spare clothes were stored in plastic shopping bags, plastic bags should be inaccessible to the children. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Verification that the EMC plan was reviewed with new staff (KB, AP, EF) was not available during the visit. Orientation forms for these three staff were not complete. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. An employee with a DOH of 05/06/2022 did not have a medical assessment completed until 05/11/2022. An employee with a DOH of 09/07/2022 did not have medical assessment on file. Both were counted in ratio today. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Completed orientation for KB, AP, EF, was not on file. Repeat from 07/20/2022. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Completed orientation for KB, AP, EF, was not on file. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Daily attendance was not current in any classroom. The daily sign in and out sheets were current. Attendance records were completed up to the following dates: 09/09/2022 (rm 4), 09/11/2022 (rm 3), 09/13/2022 (rm 5) and 09/14/2022 (rm 2). | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. A qualification letter was not on file for AP when files were reviewed. A screen-shot of her issue date from CBC was on file. The letter was printed during the visit. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of the EPR plan review was not available for three staff during the visit. Completed orientation for KB, AP, EF, was not on file. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | 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. Three staff (KB, EF, AW) did not have training completed, all have exceeded the 90 days requirement. | |||
| 2022-09-15 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Sanitation Rules 15A NCAC 18A .2821 BEDS, COTS, MATS, AND LINENS: (b) Cribs and play pens used for sleeping shall be easily cleanable, and equipped with a firm, tight-fitting mattress made of waterproof, washable material at least two inches thick. (c) All beds, cots or mats shall be assigned and labeled for each individual child, and equipped with individual linens. Cribs sheets were not snug, one crib did not have a sheet, and cot lists were not available in the classrooms. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2817 TOILETS (a) In child care centers, toilet tissue shall be provided in each toilet room and stored in a clean, dry place. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | 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. Nineteen of the thirty-one children present were signed in on the arrival/departure log. AR stated staff sign children's into the Bright wheel app however the times are not accessible to all staff. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Martials should be accessible to the children and additional materials are needed for blocks, books, infant toys, and rotation materials. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. Additional books are needed to ensure enough for all children enrolled in the room. Additional blocks/accessories are needed in the block area to allow at least three children's to play at the same time. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 496 | .0510(e)(6) |
| Each child under the age of 12 months was not given supervised tummy time positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert each day. Three infants were in items such as a swing or a bouncer for over 30 minutes. When asked staff removed the children and placed them on the floor. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 505 | .0901(e) |
| Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Water was not readily available in the classroom. The classroom teacher asked RA to bring water/cups for the children. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A screen time log was posted in the room for children ages two yrs old. Documentation of screen time was noted on the log daily for all children. This was discussed with RA today, only children ages 3 yrs and above may have screen time. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Sand was used for surfacing and grass/weeds were growing through the sand in the fall zone. This must be removed and only sand should be in the fall zone. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation was not on file for three staff, VF, DOH-5/13/22, KB, DOH 5/13/22, and AR, DOH 5/12/22. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. AR does not have ITS-SIDS training, this was due by 07/12/2022. RA stated AR does not work alone in the room for infants. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's (JS) did not have a medical assessment on file. The DOE was 05/23/2022. The medical assessment was due by 06/23/2022. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-09 | 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. The SBS.AHT policy was missing from two staff files today (KB, VF). | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 405 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(b) |
| A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. A diaper change was observed and two steps were missed: Step 6 - washing the child's hands after diaper process was completed. The child's hands were wiped with a wipe. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not posted in the classrooms. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Lunch did not contain milk, or a second vegetable or fruit. The lunch menu/meal served was apple juice, chicken nuggets and peas. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. A diaper change was observed and two steps were missed: Step 7 - soapy solution was not used. Disinfecting solution and a cloth were used to clean the diaper changing surface/mat. A disposable or single use towel is to be used with cleaning any surface. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 802 | .1003(b) |
| Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | 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. One staff (KB) did not have a medical assessment on file. She was present in a classroom today. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical assessment from the doctor was not on file for one child (CB). The DOE was 05/02/2022 and the medical was due by 06/02/2022. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Immunization records were not on file for one child (CB). The DOE was 05/02/2022 and immunizations were due by 06/02/2022. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. One of the six children's records reviewed today was missing the parent signature page. This means documentation was not on file for the following items: off-premises, discipline, SHS/AHT, Smoking, NC Laws, and operational policies. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The health care needs section was not completed for two of the children's files (BM, MM) reviewed today. All questions should be answered, even if it's NA, NK, No. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | 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. A Pepsi bottle was on a shelf in room # 4. This was removed by RA during the visit. | |||
| 2022-06-09 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. Upon arrival there were two staff in the room for infants. Neither staff present had ITS-SIDS documentation on file. During the visit RA and /or SA went in the classroom to assist with the infants. Both RA and SA have ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2022-04-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-23 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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