Description: HIGHER LEARNING CHILD CARE ACADEMY INC. is a Five Star Center License in KINGS MOUNTAIN NC, with a maximum capacity of 90 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-14 | 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. In Space #1, an outlet located next to the exit door did not have outlet safety covers in one of the outlet plug. This area was accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | 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 #5, a tube of Crest Pro Health Toothpaste, with a written warning, such as keep out of reach of children, was stored in a child’s cubbie and accessible to children. In Space #6, Bic Cover It Correction Fluid, with a written warning, such as keep out of reach of children was stored in a drawer next to the sink and accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspection form for January 2024 was not documented and available for review. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | Violation | 1106 | GS 110-91(13) |
| Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. In the van used for transportation of children, three children’s booster seats were not in good repair and were missing seat covers and manufacturer information. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | 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 enrolled on October 30, 2023, did not have on file available for review their immunization record. | |||
| 2024-02-14 | 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. One staff member employed on September 19, 2022, documentation available for review of completing the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment was dated February 21, 2023. The required training needed to be completed by December 19, 2022. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-20 | 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. In Space #2, on June 14, 2023, three children's departure times were not documented. In Space #4, on June 14, 2023, one child's departure time was not documented. In Space #6, on June 12, 2023, one child's arrival time was not documented. On June 15, 2023, one child's departure time was not documented. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #2, A current activity plan was not available for review. The lesson plan posted was dated April 17th-21st, 2023. In Space #3, a current activity plan was not available for review and/or posted. In Space #4, a current activity plan was not available for review. The lesson plan posted was dated for the May 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space #3, on June 5, 2023, at 2:00pm, the sleep position was not documented for one infant. On June 7, 2023, at 2:30pm, the sleep position was not documented for one infant. On June 11, 2023, at 2:00pm, the sleep position was not documented for one infant. On June 14, 2023, at 12:40pm, 12:55pm, 2:15pm and 2:30pm, the sleep position was not documented for one infant. On June 16, 2023, at 2:15pm, the sleep position was not documented for one infant. On June 16, 2023, at 2:15pm, 2:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:00pm, and 3:15pm, the sleep position was not documented for one infant. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | 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 member, hired 6/5/23, did not have medical statement on file. One staff member, hired 5/9/23, had a medical statement dated 5/15/23. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One staff member, hired 6/5/23, did not have a health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | 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. One staff member, hired 6/5/23, did not have emergency information on file. | |||
| 2023-06-20 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #2, daily attendance records were not maintained for June 14th and 15th, 2023. In Space #4, daily attendance records were not maintained for June 13th, 14th, and 15th. | |||
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Higher Learning Childcare Academy has been around for 26 years and has been serving my family for more than 20 years. They are a Christian-Based provider with strong values and morals that are second to none. They provide a safe environment for my children and grandchildren that I can depend on. They keep us updated with changes and concerns surrounding our children & their well-being in a timely manner. They are constantly training and equipping their staff so that they can continue to provide excellent care for our children. Be sure to give them the opportunity to care for your children as well.
I enjoyed Higher Learning. This was my children’s first daycare. The staff was excellent. If I needed to reach the director she was always available to call or speak to me at the daycare. I would enroll my children again if I ever moved back to kings mtn nc
I worked at Higher Learning for four months before I couldn't take it anymore. Please don't take your kids here. On the surface the directors appear very kind, but the owner, Barbara, is very selfish and cares much more about the money she makes than her employees or the kids. My checks bounced a couple of times, I was constantly working over my hours, I was told I would be paid more than I actually did, and the ratios are WAY over. I had MANY more children in my classroom than I was supposed to have, and Barbara and Laura just kept adding more because they just wanted more money. It's not fair to the kids or to the teachers. I don't believe they have good Christian standards or deserve to be a five-star facility in the slightest. They'll tell you whatever you want to hear to get you hired and won't actually go through with any of it. They'll throw you under the bus and put all of the blame on you in a heartbeat. Please just don't consider bringing your children to this place or working here. I promise you that there are much, much better facilities who will take care of you and your kids :)
This company doesn't practice what they preach!!! They are not at all on a higher level at any standard. They don't have any Spanish knowledge, computer avalibility, and do not practice Christian ways other than a pre-picked and reused bible verses on the wall each month (if they get around to doing it), they say grace though and that's it. Their agenda is a selfish one, that is only to make money and not the kids. They are not supportive of improvements or change. They will continue to put on a good face for parents and the state, while doing the least amount of work possible.