Irene Wortham Center, Inc - Asheville NC Five Star Center License

916 WEST CHAPEL ROAD , ASHEVILLE NC 28803
(828) 274-6066
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About the Provider

Description: At Irene Wortham Center, children and adults with developmental disabilities are helped to reach their full potential. We provide the best support possible to our students as well as their families. Spend a little time learning about us. You'll be glad you did.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1150844
  • Capacity: 115
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-08-03 Announced Inspection No
2022-11-21 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-11-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-11-09 Violation 705 .0601(c)
Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Space F has rust on the air vent on the wall that is accessible to children. Space F has chipping paint on the wall that is accessible to children.
2022-11-09 Violation 824 GS 110-91(6); .0605((i)
Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Outdoor space #1 at the back of the playground had a fence that measured between three (3) feet nine (9) inches and three (3) feet eleven (11) inches in height.
2022-11-09 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Benadryl in space C was stored at five feet and not locked. Gas Relief Drops in space D were stored at five feet and not locked.
2022-11-09 Violation 852 .0802 (e)
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The incident report used for minor injuries does not include all the information required in rule. Incident reports are not maintained in each child file.
2022-11-09 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. Spaces D and E had plastic wipes containers with a keep out of reach of children warning stored below five feet. Space E had plastic bags stored below five feet.
2022-11-09 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Seven (7) support staff, including the legal operator, did not complete a Criminal Background Check prior to employment.
2022-11-09 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. Seven (7) support staff, including the legal operator, do not have a valid qualification on file and available to review at the facility.
2022-11-09 Violation 1765 .3005(a)(1)
The health assessment did not include a physical examination. One (1) NC Pre-K child file did not include an updated physical within 30 days of enrollment. The physical on file for the child was dated 7/23/18.
2022-11-09 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. Three (3) staff started in classroom before they had signed the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma Policy. Refer to the staff and training worksheet.
2022-02-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2021-12-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2021-12-07 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. Last approved Fire Inspection was 12/2/20.

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Reviews

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Anonymous Nov 20, 2019

Communication horrible, always short staffed, dont follow doctor orders, not friendly

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