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Irene Wortham Center, Inc

Asheville, NC · Buncombe County
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ 2.0 (1 review)
916 WEST CHAPEL ROAD, Asheville, NC 28803
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Quick Facts

Capacity
115 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (828) 274-6066
916 WEST CHAPEL ROAD
Asheville, NC 28803
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
1150844
License Holder
IRENE WORTHAM CENTER, INC.
Expired
Dec 12, 2022
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development

Reviews

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Anonymous
2019-11-20 11:38:27
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

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

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About the Provider

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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.
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Hours of Operation

  • Days of Operation Monday–Friday

Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2024-04-02 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-10-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-10-23 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff, hire date 7/17/23, did not complete First Aid training.
2023-10-23 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. One (1) staff hire date 5/12/23 did not have a training certificate on file.
2023-10-23 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. One (1) staff, hire date 9/11/18, did not complete the topics of Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event, Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants, Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma, and child maltreatment, Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment as part of the five (5) year renewal. Certificates of the completed topics were not maintained in the staff member's file.
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.

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