Description: In the simplest terms, La Petite Academy provides educational child care. But our commitment to kids doesn't stop there. We are passionate about providing your children with the tools they need to be successful in all aspects of their lives.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-26 | 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. One child enrolled in Space 7 was not signed in upon arrival. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 6, a plastic wrapper was observed less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children less than three years of age. Ms. Parrish disposed of this wrapper during the visit. The base a wooden board on the preschool playground was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. The diaper creams for two children enrolled in Space 1 were not discarded or returned to the parent after parent authorization was withdrawn. These authorizations were withdrawn on 5/06/2023 and 10/19/2023 respectively. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | 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 certificate for First Aid was not observed on file one new employee, with a recorded start date of 9/18/2023. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | 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 certificate for CPR was not observed on file one new employee, with a recorded start date of 9/18/2023. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | 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 lockdown/ shelter-in-place drill was not completed between 7/25/2023 and 12/14/2023. | |||
| 2023-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space 1, a set of foam blocks was observed to be worn with fraying corners and not in good repair. Ms. Lineberger removed these blocks from the classroom during the visit. In Space 4, peeling and flaking paint was observed on a cabinet door located beneath the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 1, plastic bags were observed to be stored less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children under three years of age in a cupboard beneath the counter on the side of the handwashing sink. In Space 2, plastic bags were observed to be stored less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children under three years of age in a cupboard beneath the counter of the changing table. In Space 3, an organizer holding drinking cups stored in a plastic sleeve and a plastic bag of spoons was observed stored less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children under three years of age. Ms. Lineberger placed these items greater than five feet from the ground during the visit. This facility has three playgrounds: one used by children three years of age through School Age, one used by children one and two years of age, and one used by infants less than 12 months of age. On the playground used by children one and two years of age, the left side guard lining the stairs was observed to be cracked and split, exposing rusting metal, and the one step itself was observed to have approximately 1/3 of its coating cracked and splitting with exposed rust. Also, a wooden baseboard to the left of the gate bordering playground used by preschool and School Age children was observed to be coming detached from the building. On the playground used by preschool and School Age children, the large stationary structure was observed to have cracked and split coating, with exposed rusted metal on both sides of the structure. On the back side of the structure, this was observed along the edge of the landing just above the two-rung climbing ladder. On the front side of the structure, this was observed along the stair guards and along the edge of the second landing nearest the curved, tan-colored slide. Additionally, three wooden fence boards (two on the left and one on the right if the building is on the left) were observed to be coming detached from the fencing. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | 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. In Space 6, a key was observed to have been left in the lock of a teacher’s cabinet containing items required to be kept in locked storage. In Space 1, a package of Soft Lips lip protectant, labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in unlocked storage on a counter, less than five feet from the ground. Ms. Lineberger placed these items into locked storage during the visit. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Three safety latches were observed currently in use in the infant/toddler classrooms on doors which are not devices approved by the fire marshal. Each of these three latches were removed during the visit. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 1739 | .2318(1-8) |
| All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division. . The file for one child did not contain a Discipline Policy signed and dated by a parent. This was corrected during the visit. The file for one child enrolled did not have a parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. This was corrected during the visit. In Space 2, an infant room, the feeding plans for two infants enrolled were observed without a parent signature. In Space 2, a Safe Sleep Policy was not observed to be posted. Ms. Lineberger posted a copy of the facility’s Safe Sleep Policy during the visit. The most recent lockdown drill was recorded on 9/12/2022. The files for four new employees did not contain a record of CPR/ First Aid. The file for one new employee whose first year of employment ended on today’s date did not contain a record of Health and Safety training.An annual review of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not on file for one existing employee. A record of Health and Safety trainings was not on file for one staff member. A Health Questionnaire was not on file by the first date of employment for two new staff members. The staff members’ start dates were both 6/19/2023, and the dates of completion for the Health Questionnaire for these employees were 6/23/23 and 6/26/23, respectively. A health assessment was not completed for a new employee on or before the staff member’s first day of employment. This employee had a start date of 2/15/2023, and the health assessment for the employee was completed on 4/15/2023. An expired CPR/FA certification (expiration date 2/25/2023) was on file for one existing employee. One new staff member did not have a record of CPR on file for review; the employee’s hire date was 2/15/2023. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2825 WALLS AND CEILINGS states (a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. In Space 3, a classroom with children two years of age enrolled, peeling, flaking paint was observed on window sills at the children’s level. | |||
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