Description: HIGHER CALLING CHILD CARE is a Three Star Center License in SMITHFIELD NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-19 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the one and two year old children did not have a date and the activity plan for the three and four year old children and the school age children was not current. | |||
| 2024-01-19 | 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. The kitchen door was unlocked and the cabinet where the cleaning products and chemicals were stored was not securely locked. | |||
| 2024-01-19 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child who was present did not have a medical statement on file. | |||
| 2024-01-19 | 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. One child who was present did not have immunization record on file. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-21 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for the 3-5 year old children was not posted. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Toys were in the fall zone of the climbing structure. The swing set at the far end of the play area was not anchored. | |||
| 2023-09-21 | 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. An outlet was not being used and was not covered in the classroom for the school age children. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-10 | 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 last fire inspection was completed on 2-15-21. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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. A medical statement was not available for two new staff members. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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. Verification of a negative TB was not available for two staff members. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Emergency information was not available for two new staff members. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 1042 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff. One new staff member did not have a file. | |||
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All my children have attend Higher Calling Child Care for more then a decade. I was truly sad when they transfer to Smithfield, NC. However owner/Director Shonda Covington Said "She'll Be happy to transport my child to the new location which is in Smithfield NC. Mrs.Shonda Covington has taught my children to read at age 2 also potty training. My child only attend 3 days they always have in house field trips older children go on field trips though out the year. I'm truly happy and she accept 3rd Party. If you don't know now you know come visit Mrs.Shonda in Smithfield your be happy that you came