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Jireh Empowerment Outreach Center
Plymouth, NC
· Washington County
402 MADISON ST,
Plymouth, NC 27962
Quick Facts
Capacity
38 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
94000122
License Holder
JIREH EMPOWERMENT OUTREACH CENTER
License Issued
Apr 25, 2025
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Approved to care for child 14 years of age.
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About the Provider
JIREH EMPOWERMENT OUTREACH CENTER is a Child Care Center in PLYMOUTH NC, with a maximum capacity of 38 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child sized blue chair was cracked creating opening for children’s hands to become stuck in Space #1. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | 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. Three sections of the fence located at the rear of the outdoor play area were measured and found to be between 3ft. 9 in. and 3ft. 10in. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 830 | .0802(h) |
| A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. A First Aid information sheet was not posted in the facility. | |||
| 2026-04-07 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The criminal background check process for one employee was not renewed on or before March 4, 2025. The renewal letter was dated April 22, 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-19 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Departure times were not documented for fifteen (15) children between the dates of December 8, 2025, and December 18, 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Screws connecting the cubbies to the wall were detached exposing sharp points. A child sized blue chair was cracked creating an opening for children’s fingers to become stuck. | |||
| 2025-12-19 | 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. Three sections of the fence enclosing the outdoor play area at the far back did not meet the four feet requirements. | |||
| 2025-04-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. In space #1, one child enrolled was fourteen (14) years of age. The permit license is for ages birth – 12. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon arrival at the center, the staff member assigned to space #2 came to the door with three (3) children to unlock it and let me in. Two (2) children were left in classroom space #2 unattended. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. In space #2, six (6) children 1-4 years of age were in care with one staff member. Seven (7) children, 0-4 years of age were grouped in the outdoor space. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The landscape fabric beneath the mulch under the portable swing set for toddlers was exposed causing a tripping hazard. The monkey bars had large areas of peeling paint with exposed rust on the top bars. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, two (2) tubes of hydrocortisone ointment 2.5% were on file that expired 6/24. A child enrolled in space #1, had an Epi Pen on file that expired 5/23. In space #1, a Proair HFA inhaler was on file that expired 1/23. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #1, two (2) tubes of hydrocortisone ointment 2.5% were on file in boxes without the prescription labels. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #1, two (2) tubes of hydrocortisone ointment 2.5% were on file with written permission that expired 6/3/23. A child enrolled in space #1, had an Epi Pen on file without written permission on file. In space #1, a Proair HFA inhaler was on file with written permission that expired 12/3/22. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A. Hinton, qualification letter expired on March 24, 2025. Submission of the required forms to complete a criminal background check has not occurred to date. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | 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. A. Hinton did not have a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The administrator did not complete the ABCMS provider training. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last recorded update of the EPR Plan was 10/26/2021. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. In space #1, a child enrolled had a medical action plan on file that was dated 8/3/22. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch beneath the stationary climbers and swings throughout the outdoor space was three (3) inches in depth rather than the required six (6) inches. | |||
| 2025-04-14 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Children were observed sleeping on cots that were not covered by bed linens. This is a violation of a requirement of 15A NCAC 18A .2821 (f). | |||
| 2024-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-22 | 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 on 5/8/2023. | |||
| 2024-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Broken play equipment was located on the playground. Overgrown grass was located on the playground. | |||
| 2024-04-29 | 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 two (2) the outlet located near the community helper vehicles did not have a safety plug. In space four (4) an outlet by the refrigerator did not have a safety plug. | |||
| 2024-04-29 | 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. Diapers were stored in plastic bags in three (3) out of the five (5) cubbies in space three (3). | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space two(2), five(5) children were left in the room while the provider went to unlock the front door. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The kitchen door was unlocked. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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 one(1) an electrical outlet under the air conditioner unit did not have an outlet cover. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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. In space four(4), plastic bags were used to store extra diapers. Plastic bags were accessible to the children because they were stored in the lower unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-04 | 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 dated 4/19/22. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space one(1) there was a group of three(3) children whose ages were one(1)year old, four(4) years old and five(5) years old. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space one(1) a group of three(3) children ages one(1), four(4), and five(5) were left in the space as the teacher stepped out of the space to answer the door and check my temperature. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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. Safe sleep documentation was not available for the week of May 1-3, 2023 for one(1) out of the five(5) children enrolled in space four(4). | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Five(5) out of five(5)staff members did not have an updated health questionnaire available for review. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | 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. Five(5) out of five(5) staff members did not have an updated form available for review today. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place drill was recorded 9/7/22 and the next shelter-in-place drill was recorded on 2/10/23. | |||
| 2023-05-04 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two(2) staff hired on 3/17/22 and two(2) staff hired on 6/17/21 did not complete the health and safety trainings. | |||
| 2022-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-18 | 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 four(4) for two(2) out of the three(3) children present safe sleep documentation was not available for review today for the week of November 14-18, 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. 6 month authorization to administer medication for chronic illness was not received for one child enrolled in the facility. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three out of the three children's filed reviewed did not receive a medical exam or health assessment record within 30 days of admission. | |||
| 2022-05-27 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation of either a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was not available for review. | |||
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