Description: KINSTON CHILD CARE CENTER is a Three Star Center License in KINSTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 199 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-28 | 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. A bottle of insect repellant was not kept in locked storage in space 5. | |||
| 2023-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-05 | 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 the classroom for 3 year old children, there were eighteen children present with 1 teacher. One of the children was 2 years of age, changing the staff/child ratio from 1/15 to 1/10. At nap time, children 2-4 years of age are combined in this space, along with the children 3 years of age. On these days the maximum group size is not in compliance. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | Violation | 502 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care. The serving sizes for beverages, fruits, and vegetables were not appropriate for the ages and developmental levels of all children in care. Cups used to serve milk and juice to all enrolled children only measured 4 ounces. The cups used to serve fruit and vegetables did not measure a full 1/4 cup. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | 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. Air fresheners were stored under the trash bags in the trash cans of all classrooms in the facility. Air fresheners or Lysol spray is being sprayed in the hallway and in the classrooms while children are in care. | |||
| 2023-04-05 | 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. A teacher used scare tactics on enrolled children in her care. The teacher hid behind a door and shouted "Boo" in a child's face. The teacher pretended to jump at a child. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | 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 staff member did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. The staff member's date of employment was 11-14-2022, and the medical report on file was dated 4/12/2021; therefore, the medical report was older than 12 months. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation was not completed with the Administrator within the first six weeks of the hire date. The staff member's employment date was 11-14-2022. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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 90 days of employment. The staff member's date of employment was March 28, 2022, and the required training was completed on January 4, 2023. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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