Description: LITTLE SPROUTS DAY ACADEMY is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 79 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 411 | GS 110-91(2)(i) |
| Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. In space #2 and space #5, the children were not provided with a cot/mat to rest. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91(2)(i). | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 612 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) |
| Each child's bed, cot, or 2' mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #2 and space #5, there were no cots/mats individually assigned and identified. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2821(b) & (c) | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Two children being transported did not have a photograph on their emergency medical care information. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #5, a mountain dew bottle was observed on the floor beside a therapist who was interacting with a group of children. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the preschool playground measured one to two inches in depth in several places. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. (b) Sand toys, water tables and other items that can collect standing water in the outdoor learning environment shall be emptied and stored to prevent standing water. On the playground, there was standing water in empty tires and a Rubbermaid container. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2832 OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-02 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One child did not have verification on file that the parent had been notified of the smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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 #5, verification was not on file that arrival and departure times are being documented daily. | |||
| 2022-03-02 | 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. One child did not have verification on file that the parent participation plan had been discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance nor was the plan posted. | |||
| 2021-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2021-08-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Staff failed to ensure a safe environment for a three-year-old child by not using playground equipment as intended which resulted in the three-year-old child falling and sustaining an injury to the back of the child's head. | |||
| 2021-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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