Description: HIS WATCHMEN CHILDCARE, INC. is a Four Star Center License in ARDEN NC, with a maximum capacity of 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f)(h)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Refrigerator in space #2 was not maintaining a temperature of forty-five (45) degrees. The thermometer showed fifty-eight (58) degrees during the walk through of the classroom. I returned back at 12:20p and the thermometer showed fifty-six (56) degrees. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. Outdoor space at the base of the chain link fence near the back right corner of the school age building there is an opening measuring five (5) inches opening. Outdoor space with stationary climber at the base of the wooden ramp there is an opening measuring five and a half (5 1/2 ) inches. The administrator corrected this during the visit by filling the hole with dirt. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Metal red trikes are showing rust. Two (2) Little tikes cottage rock panel was not secure on the structures. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Outside on the playground, active ant mounds were located in the grassy area. At the base of the fence post near the back right corner of the school age building, there was exposed concrete footings at the bottom of the one (1) fence posts. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | 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. Staff member EM hired 1/31/2023 did not review and sign the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children. The policy on file was signed and dated 2/23/2023. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | 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 member NG hired 12/2/2022 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training was due to be completed by 3/2/2023 and certificate completion was dated 3/10/2023. Staff member JM hired 1/18/2023 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within the first ninety (90) days of employment. The training was due to be completed by 4/18/2023 and certificate completion was dated 4/26/2023. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member JW hired 7/1/2015 two (2) health and safety training topic were not completed within five (5) years of the initial training date. Precautions in transporting children, (if applicable) was initially completed 4/28/2017 and due to be re-certified by 4/28/2022. Training was completed on 5/10/2022. Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent was initially completed on 5/2/2017 and due to be re-certified by 5/2/2022. Training was completed on 5/4/2022. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Current activity plans must be posted for reference. In space # 2 and 6, lesson plans were not posted for the week of November 21st. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Current menu was not posted to be seen by parents or for reference for the week of November 21st. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f)(h)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #2, the refrigerator thermometer was fifty (50) degrees. In the school-age building space #8, the kitchen area refrigerator was forty-eight (48) degrees on the door, and the two (2) thermometers inside the refrigerator one (1) was fifty (50) degrees and the other was forty-four (44) degrees. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor space #3, little tikes cottage playhouse front rock panel was missing two (2) screws and black drain pipe was uncovered sticking up cause a tripping hazard. In outdoor play space #2, four (4) balls were partially deflated. In outdoor play space #1, little tikes cottage playhouse front rock panel was missing screws, and chipping paint on the green steering toy. | |||
| 2022-11-21 | 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 #6, Wizard Magic of Fresh aerosol can was in the top unlocked drawer on left as you enter the food prep area. In space # 3, the closet door was unlocked where Clorox Bleach cleaner was stored on the floor in front of the steps leading downstairs. | |||
| 2022-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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