Four Star Center License
Kids And Company
Pikeville, NC
· Wayne County
109 SOUTH GOLDSBORO STREET,
Pikeville, NC 27863
Quick Facts
Capacity
132 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Contact Information
📞 (919) 242-5437
Four Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
96000476
License Holder
KIDS & COMPANY CHILDCARE CENTER, INC.
Expired
Mar 19, 2019
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Preschool is your child’s first introduction to a lifetime of learning and experiences. At Kids & Company, we understand the importance of these early years, and how difficult it can be to choose a quality childcare facility. At our schools, you will find experienced and educated teachers who care, classrooms that are fully equipped and exciting learning opportunities. We welcome you to our Kids & Company family, and ensure that your child will be nurtured and loved throughout the day.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Monday6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Tuesday6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Wednesday6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Thursday6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Friday6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in the classroom for school-age children. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Arrival and departure times were not consistently maintained for children in all classrooms. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not available for the school-age children in space 5. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. The materials in spaces 2, 3, and 4 were not enough to provide a variety of play experiences. The materials on each playground were not enough to provide a variety of play experiences. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Shelves, rugs, and toys were not in good repair throughout the facility. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The surfacing material on all the playgrounds was compacted and had vegetation growing in it, which changes the resiliency of the surfacing material. Metal stakes were protruding up from the surfacing borders, causing an entrapment or protrusion hazard. A swing was thrown of the swing-set frame with a chain accessible to children. Broken toys were located on all playgrounds. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. On the playground for school-aged children, vegetation with sharp thorns was growing along the fence and inside of the playground area. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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. An electrical outlet, located in space 4, was not covered with a safety plug when not being utilized. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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. Two cans of aerosol sunscreen were not maintained in locked storage in space 2. The storage closet in which cleaning supplies are stored was not able to be locked. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space 3, sunscreen was being administered after the expiration date of June 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 1921 | .2510(j) |
| Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. One staff member working with school age children did not complete the required training within three months of employment. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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 2, leftover diaper cream and sunscreens were not returned to the parent or discarded after the withdrawal of authorization. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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. Documentation for visual sleep checks for the month of July was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room where parents and caregiver were able to view daily. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Staff member K. Loften began employment on 6/13/2022; however, the qualifying letter is dated 6/17/2022. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff member J. Baldwin was missing an application, medical statement, health questionnaire, initial TB screening/test, emergency information, and orientation from her file. Professional development plans and annual staff evaluations were not completed for all teaching staff members. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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 staff member did not complete the required training within the 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member did not complete the required training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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. The qualification letter for staff member, K. Loften was not in the staff file and available for review. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. The parents of each child was not notified in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. This notification was not available for every enrolled child. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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. The signed acknowledgement showing the policy was reviewed with new staff prior to providing care for children was not available in two staff files. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | 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 staff member did not complete the required training within the 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. The signed statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy was not available for seven children's files. | |||
| 2022-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's purse was left sitting on a table, accessible to children. This was observed in the classroom for children ages three to five years old. | |||
| 2022-03-08 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While obtaining enrollment from the administrator, a child in the classroom for three and four year old children, got up from the table and walked out of the classroom without the two teaching staff members and the administrator's knowledge. The child walked to the adjacent classroom. I informed all three staff members that the child walked out of the classroom. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. Children are being threatened with being put in a crib if they do not behave. Children are being frightened by the teacher pointing a ruler at them and slamming the ruler on tables and shelves. This takes place is space 4. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were not completed monthly as required. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 872 | .1804(a) |
| The discipline policy was not followed. Teaching staff members are not demonstrating positive redirection and discipline with children that are three and four years of age. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Children were spoken to in a negative and inappropriate manner. Children were told 'if you act like a baby, you will get treated like a baby'. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. Children in space 4, were hit with a ruler as a form of discipline. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff/child ratios were not being met in space 2. One teacher walked out of the classroom leaving one teacher to care for twelve (12) children. | |||
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