Five Star Center License
Kids & Company
Wilmington, NC
· New Hanover County
2619 NEWKIRK AVENUE,
Wilmington, NC 28412
Quick Facts
Capacity
135 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (910) 799-7195
Five 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
65000858
License Holder
KIDS & COMPANY CHILDCARE CENTER OF NEWKIRK AVENUE,
Expired
Jul 23, 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:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMonday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-15 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Children 2 years of age were observed watching a tablet in space 2. | |||
| 2024-04-15 | 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. Prescription albuterol was not in the original container in space 2. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space 4, 3 of the 6 bottles in the refrigerated were not dated and labeled or the appropriate child. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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 in August and September 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant in space 4 was placed in his crib with a blanket. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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. Two (2) staff members hired 1/3/23 did not have medical reports on file. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Three (3) staff members did not have a current annual health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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. Three (3) staff members did not have a current emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two (2) staff members hired 1/3/23 have not received at least 16 hours of orientation. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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. Two (2) staff members' first aid certification on file have expired and one (1) staff member hired 8/10/22 did not have a first aid certification on file. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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. Two (2) staff members' CPR certification on file have expired and one (1) staff member hired 8/10/22 did not have a CPR certification on file. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child, 3 years of age, did not have a medical exam or health assessment record on file. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | 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. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was completed April 2023. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Each staff member did not have their health questionnaire, medical report, and tuberculosis test or screening maintained separately form their individual personnel file. Also, a staff member hired 1/3/23 did not have a tuberculosis test or screening on file. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-08 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. A clipboard and pen were observed on the diapering surface in space 2 (2 year old classroom). | |||
| 2023-05-08 | 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. Sanitizing and disinfectant solutions were not stored a minimum of 5 feet off the floor in space 2 (2 year old classroom). | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Trash and broken toys were observed on the preschool/school aged playground. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | 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. Plastic storage bags were observed in multiple cubbies in space 2 (2 year old classroom). | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Evidence of cereal was observed in an infant bottles in space 4 (infant room). | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Violation | 9998 | |
| All floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. The floor in the lobby area has evidence of debris, sand, dirt, and sticky substances. The laminate flooring is also warped and starting to peel. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e). This is a repeat violation from March 28, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-28 | 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. There was a lot of trash and debris around the dumpster in the parking lot. Staff reported seeing a rodent in the parking lot and rodent feces on the outside windowsill near the entry of the facility. | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 9998 | |
| All floors and floor coverings shall be kept clean and maintained in good repair. The floor in the lobby area has evidence of debris, sand, dirt, and sticky substances. The laminate flooring is also warped and starting to peel. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e). | |||
| 2023-03-28 | Violation | 9999 | |
| Although the facility is being sprayed monthly, a roach was observed in space 3 (toddlers) and staff reported on-going issues with roaches in all classrooms; therefore, the measures being taken are not effectively working. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans were not current for spaces 5, 6, and 7. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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. Four leftover diaper creams in space 3 were not returned to the parent after the course of the treatment was completed. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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. Three staff members did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member did not have a health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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. A staff member's first aid certification expired 10/3/22. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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. A staff member's CPR training expired 10/3/22. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. There was not a fire extinguisher in the grey van. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation on file. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | Violation | 1791 | .0901(e)(1-7) |
| The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). An infant in space 4 had cereal in her bottles which was not accompanied by a doctors note. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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. Five staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-11-07 | 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. Seven staff have not renewed their health and safety trainings which have expired. | |||
| 2022-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. A staff member failed to comply with the safe sleep policy by allowing a five-month-old child to sleep while wearing a bib snapped around the neck and sleep on a 'Boppy' pillow in the crib which was used to elevate the head. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | Violation | 891 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a)(1-8) |
| The safe sleep policy did not contain the required information. The facility's safe sleep policy states infants will be monitored every thirty minutes; however, the Child Care Rule states checks must be conducted at least every fifteen minutes. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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 three years for the date of issuance). Two staff members had expired qualification letters on file. | |||
| 2022-05-18 | 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. Two staff members had expired qualification letters on file. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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