Description: HARRISBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CHILD DEV.CENTER is a Child Care Center in HARRISBURG NC, with a maximum capacity of 269 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On the preschool playground, mulch surfacing did not meet the requirements of 6 inches. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playground some of the play structures had chipping paint and rust. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. In space 109, a package of baby wipes was stored in the bathroom used by children. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space 107 a topical ointment expired 2/2024. In space 110 two emergency medications expired 12/2023 and 1/2024. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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 space 105, plastic bags were stored below 5 feet. In space 101, diapers stored in a plastic sleeve was located on the floor in the bathroom used by children. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space 110 two medical action plans expired 3/8/24 and 3/14/24. On the transportation buses four medical action plans expired on 2/5/24, 11/8/23, 3/9/24, and 3/13/24 | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. In space 101, the classroom staff to child ratio sheet has the youngest age child is a two-year-old but the youngest age child is a one-year-old. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space 105, there was a container of Aquaphor that expired in December 2022. In space 101, there was a bottle of Benadryl that had not been returned to the parents. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. There was information on file showing that the Discipline policy was given to and explained to the parents, but it did not include the enrollment date for the children. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. In space 109, three children's mats were not placed at least 18" apart. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance In space 102, the attendance has not been completed. There were only two children listed on the attendance. In space 109 the attendance has not been completed. There were two children that have not been added to the attendance. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | 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 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. | |||
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I had three children in this facility for the past 4 years and prior to an incident was very pleased. They was an incident in the afterschool program where a parent threatened my 8 year old child with bodily harm based on something told to him by his child. After speaking with Mrs. Jerome she apologized for the incident and completely dismissed ANY additional concerns I had for my childs safety or the safety of any other children in the facility. No other parents were notified that this parent threatened my son nor was the church Pastor or Board of Directors until I continue to push for some kind of consequence for his actions. I was denied an incident report by her and told to have the police contact her as they only provided injury reports. After speaking with pastor Tim because I contacted him directly I was told something would be done to this parent who told my son he would SHOOT him yet nothing was done. She did at the direction of Pastor Tim finally give me an incident report, however the entire event was dismissed and this parent still was allowed to pick his child up with access to my son who was distraught and STILL is. I would caution parents against this center until Mrs. Jerome takes parents concerns more seriously and addresses these types of issues with the level of concern that ALL threats should be addressed with. I have since removed ALL 3 of my children and was told she was sorry things turned out that way without offering me any action to ensure my son felt safe at her facility. I suggested having this parent pick his child up at the front desk where my son would not have to physical see him and was told that was NOT an option. I was offered no options to make me and my family feel that my children were safe and secure at this facility.