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La Petite Academy, Inc.
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
110 JONESTOWN ROAD,
Winston-salem, NC 27104
Quick Facts
Capacity
121 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (877) 861-5078
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
3455173
License Holder
LA PETITE ACADEMY, INC.
License Issued
Jan 17, 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
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.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours06:30 AM - 06:30 PM
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The wooden fencing located on the left side of the playground used by children of preschool age was observed to have a hole which was jagged and sharp at the bottom. A small, plastic storage bin was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch; this bin was removed from the playground during the visit. Three heavily mildewed water toys were observed in a sand and water table on the playground used by children of preschool age; two children were observed handling these items; the sand and water table was made inaccessible to children in care during the visit. Heavy rust was observed at the center of a steering wheel of the smaller stationary structure on the playground for children of two and three years of age; the siding on this structure on both sides of the stairs was observed to be cracked and exposing rust. In greater than five areas on the landings and stairs of the stationary structure located the playground used by children of preschool and School Age, the coating was observed to be cracked, with rust exposed in at least two areas. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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. One of the two kitchen doors was observed unlocked, and the kitchen contains materials labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with Additional Warnings. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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 topical medication authorization form for one child enrolled was observed to have expired in October, 2025. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. A set of foam peg boards with plastic pegs was observed on a shelf accessible to children in Space 6, a classroom designated for children two and three years of age; at least two of the peg boards were observed to have teeth marks, and this activity is a choking hazard. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. The safe sleep policy for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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. The training certificate for CPR/FA certification for one new staff member with a start date of 5/02/25 was not observed on file for review. The training certificate for CPR/FA certification for one new staff member with a start date of 6/02/25 was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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 CBC Qualification Letter for one existing staff member was not observed to be on file for review. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for three new staff members had not been linked to the facility’s ABCMS facility profile within five days of hire. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The topical medication form for one child enrolled did not include the date the instructions were signed by the parent. The subject medical condition for one child enrolled with an emergency medication was not observed recorded on the permission to administer medication form. The topical medication authorization form for a diaper cream one child enrolled was not observed on file for review. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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. The training certification for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment was not observed on file for the facility cook and for one existing staff member. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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. Health and Safety training topics numbers 1 through 8 and number 11 were not observed on file for one existing staff member; H & S training topic number 2 was not observed on file for another existing staff member. All Health & Safety trainings were not observed on file for an additional existing staff member. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | 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 Shaken Baby Policy for four children enrolled did not include the date the child first attended the center or the date the operator's policy was given and explained to the parent. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2803 HANDWASHING states (e) Handwashing procedures shall include the following steps: (1) using liquid soap and tempered water;(2) rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds;(3) washing all surfaces of the hands, to include the backs of hands, palms, wrists, under fingernails, and between fingers;(4) rinsing the hands under tempered water for 10 seconds;(5) drying the hands with a paper towel or other hand-drying device; and(6) turning off faucet with a paper towel or other method without re-contaminating hands. Two children enrolled in Space 6 were observed to not follow proper handwashing procedures after toileting. Each child turned on the water, but did not fully wet their hands, use soap to lather their hands, or turn the water off with a paper towel. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-30 | 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. Two prescription diaper creams for two children enrolled were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed and after authorization was withdrawn. One prescription cream was due to be returned to the parent on 11/06/25, and the other cream was due to be returned to the parent on or before 12/14/25; each of these diaper creams was removed from the classroom during the visit. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | 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 1, a space designated for children one year of age, thin loose and rolled plastic garbage bags were observed stored under an unlatched diaper table, accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The emergency contact information for two staff members and applications for eleven children enrolled were not observed in the Ready to Go file. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR Plan was last updated and printed from the Risk Management Portal on 7/30/24. | |||
| 2025-12-30 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 1, the Vaseline for two children enrolled were observed to not be labeled with the child’s name; both children’s names were added during the visit. In Space 1, the name of the topical medication was not observed recorded on the permission to administer topical ointment forms for two children enrolled; each of these names was recorded on the forms during the visit. In Space 1 the permission to administer topical ointment form for one child enrolled did not have a “valid to” and “valid from” date recorded; this was corrected during the visit. The diaper creams for two children enrolled in Space 1 did not have permission to administer forms on file for review. | |||
| 2025-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-158L |
| 2025-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Space 1, a space designated for children one year of age, puzzles and other building manipulatives were observed stored greater than five feet from the ground, and a variety of other materials (home living, music, science, art, etc.) were not available in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day with a range of choices. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human 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. The bottles for one child enrolled in Space 2 were not dated with a current date. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the playgrounds designated for children of toddler and School Age, the stationary equipment was observed to have coating which was cracking and rusting in greater than two areas. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | 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. An emergency information form was not observed on file for one new employee. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A record of staff orientation was not observed on file for one new employee. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. A record of ongoing training was not observed on file for review for two existing employees. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Documentation of a current staff evaluation was not observed on file for one existing staff member. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. A job description for two new staff members was not observed on file. A signed receipt of personnel/operational policies was not observed on file for one new employee. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | 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. A current CBC qualification letter was not observed printed and on file for one new employee. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go File did not include staff contact information for nine staff members. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Signed documentation of a current annual Emergency Preparedness and Response training review was not observed on file for two existing employees; one existing employee signed this review during the visit. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | 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. A signed receipt of Shaken Baby policy was not observed on file for one new employee. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A permission form to administer emergency medication was not observed on file one child enrolled in Space 5. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | 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. Training certificates for Health & Safety training topic #s 1 through 8 were not observed on file for one existing staff member, and H & S training topics 1 through 4 and 8 were not observed on file for another existing staff member. | |||
| 2025-06-23 | Violation | 1907 | .0608(b) |
| A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center. A signed receipt of the Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not observed on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2025-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-002L |
| 2025-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0225-002L |
| 2025-02-06 | Violation | 904 | .1803(a)(1) |
| Child was handled roughly. A teacher raised her hand to one child, as though she was going to strike the child, but did not. The same child was resting her hand on top of a shelf containing toys, and the teacher slapped the child’s hand as it was resting on top of the shelf. The teacher used her hand to push/shove the same child on the hip hard enough that the child lost her footing and fell to the floor, landing on her side. The following observation involved a different child. The teacher walked up behind the child (who was walking with her back toward the teacher and carrying a toy plastic bowl), and pulled/yanked a section of hair in the back of the child’s head so hard, it caused the child to stumble and almost fall. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-028L |
| 2024-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0125-028L |
| 2024-12-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 1, a space designated for children one and two years of age, a pair of adult scissors was observed stored under an unlatched diaper table, accessible to children under three years of age. These scissors were made inaccessible to children during the visit. On the playground used by children three years through School Age, a rubber playground mat was observed beneath the base of the slide, torn, and with a hole in the center which was large enough to be a tripping hazard. Ms. Parrish broke off the entire side of the mat which was torn during the visit, replaced the larger side of the mat beneath the slide, and filled all space under and around the mat with mulch. On the side playground used for running and playground transitional space, one wooden slat of the fencing was observed to be broken into two pieces and sharp to the touch; greater than two rusted nails were also observed protruding (but not sharp) from the wood. On the playground used by children one and two years of age, blue and yellow paint was observed flaking off the stationary slide structure. Also on this playground, the plastic lid of a bin containing balls was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. This lid was removed from the playground during the visit. | |||
| 2024-12-13 | 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, the diaper cream for one child enrolled was observed to have expired on 7/30/24. In Space 2, two diaper creams were observed for children no longer enrolled in care. In Space 3, the length of time the authorization is valid for the diaper cream authorization forms for two children enrolled was recorded as 10/09/24 and 10/10/24. | |||
| 2024-12-13 | 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 2, a space designated for infants, a plastic diaper wrapper was observed stored under an unlatched diaper table, accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 6, a space designated for children two and three years of age, two plastic bags, large, plastic confetti used for a winter craft, and cotton snow were observed less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children under three years of age, creating potential choking hazards. | |||
| 2024-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-301L |
| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1024-301L |
| 2024-10-30 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child three years of age was left on a playground by the supervising teacher for approximately two minutes. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-18 | 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. In Space 1, one child enrolled did not have a time of arrival recorded. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In Space 5, a classroom designated for children three to five years of age, the art and reading centers did not contain sufficient materials for three children to use the space at the same time. Only stencils, crayons, and colored pencils were available in the art center, and only books were available in the reading center. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Space 3, a classroom designated for children two years of age, the art center, blocks center, and home living center did not contain sufficient materials. No materials were available in the art center; three types of blocks with no accessories in the blocks center, and dolls and a small amount of plates and food in the home living center. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The infant feeding plans for four infants enrolled were not observed to have a parent’s signature. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground used by children of preschool and School Age, one wooden board was observed to have become detached from the left side of the fencing, exposing three nails which were sharp to the touch. A jagged hole, sharp to the touch, was observed at the base of wooden fencing on the right side on the playground used by children of preschool and School Age. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | 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. Three new employees did not receive CPR/FA certification within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. A signed receipt of the Parent Participation Plan was not observed on file during the visit for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | 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 documented as being conducted in October, 2023; the next lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was not conducted until 2/19/2024. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready to Go file did not contain staff contact information for two new employees. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan had not been updated since 5/22/2023. | |||
| 2024-07-18 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. A signed receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not observed on file during the visit for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2024-07-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 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. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.Forty(40) wooden boards on the preschool/school-age fence need repair. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Books were not available for children in Space 1. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Three balls were deflated on the playground. These were removed during the visit. Forty(40) wooden boards on the preschool/school-age fence need repair. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch did not meet six inches around stationary equipment on the preschool and school-age playgrounds. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One employee did not have the completed health and safety trainings on file within one year of employment. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Space 1, there was not a sufficient quantity of dramatic play materials accessible and there were no books accessible. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 616 | .2822(a)(1-4) |
| Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty. Balls and animal riding toys were visibly dirty on the infant playground. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was chipping paint on the two slides on the toddler/twos playground. There were five bolts protruding on the landscape timbers on the toddler/twos playground. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Foam blocks were accessible to children age 2 in Space 3. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. A thermometer was not in the infant room to monitor the temperature. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 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. Two staff need an addiitonal 1.25 of in-service training hours. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One enrolled child did not have health care professional on file. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Violation | 1318 | .0802(d) |
| Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. Medical authorization was not on file for one child. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | 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. One new staff did not have documentation on file that the policy was reviewed and received. | |||
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