Description: KIDS-N-PLAY is a Five Star Center License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In space 101, there were 2 containers of toys placed on the diaper changing surface. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The bolts that anchor the metal shade structure were raised up approximately 1 inch above the base of the structure. Also, the bolts on the side of the base protruded approximately 1 inch to the side of the base. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One child, enrolled on 1/6/21, had a medical action plan that did not have a parent signature on the form. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | 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 provider, hired on 2/26/24, had a medical report on file dated 3/1/24. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member, hired on 9/13/22, had completed 12 of the 20 hours of on-going training required in their first year of hire. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Two children’s applications, out of 11 files reviewed, were missing information on their unique behavior characteristics. | |||
| 2024-03-19 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 9/13/22, completed all required trainings except Medication Administration. | |||
| 2023-09-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-12 | 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 105, there were 8 children in care and the staff/child ratio was 1:5. One provider stepped out of the room to warm a bottle leaving the other provider alone with 8 children under 2 years of age. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space 105, a computer was playing a music video for children under 2 years of age. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | Violation | 713 | 10A NCAC 09 .0605(e) |
| Children were allowed to play on outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The slides being used by the children were too hot to touch. | |||
| 2023-09-12 | 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 106, a container of disposable gloves were stored under the changing table in an unlocked cabinet. Children 1 year of age were in care. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
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