Description: LITTLE HANDS OF LOVE PRESCHOOL INC is a Three Star Center License in SHELBY NC, with a maximum capacity of 81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-02 | 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, the following dates did not either document children’s arrival and/or departure times. On July 18, 2023, one child’s departure time was not documented; on July 10, 2023, five children’s departure times were not documented; on July 21, 2023, ten children’s departures times were not documented; on July 26, 2023, nine children’s departures times were not documented; and on July 27, 2023, four children’s departure times were not documented. In Space #6, the following dates did not either document children’s arrival and/or departure times. On July 11, 2023, nineteen children’s departure times were not documented; on July 12, 2023, sixteen children’s departure times were not documented; on July 13, 2023, twenty-four children’s departure times were not documented; on July 14, 2023, nineteen children’s departure times were not documented; on July 17, 2023, two children’s departure times were not documented; on July 18, 2023, twelve children’s departure times were not documented; on July 19, 2023, twenty-one children’s departure times were not documented; on July 20, 2023, three children’s departure times were not documented; on July 28, 2023, six children’s departure times were not documented. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation of a fire drill for July 2023 was not recorded and available for review. The last fire drill available for review was conducted and recorded was on June 30, 2023, at 9:30am. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | 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 aerosol spray can of Great Value Canola Oil Non-Stick Cooking Spray with written warnings was located in an unlocked storage cabinet in the kitchen next to the stove. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. In Space #3, Silver Sulfadiazine Crem USP 1% was not in the original container. The medication was in a small plastic storage container with the name of the child and the name of the medication written on the lid of the container. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | 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, Desitin Diaper Cream had expired as of December 2021 and was not administered to the child. The medication was not returned to the parent within 72 hours. In Space #3, Aquaphor medication had expired as of January 2023 and was not administered to the child. In Space #3, a current medication permission form to administer Silver Sulfadiazine Crem USP 1% was not on file for review and the medication was not returned to the parent within 72 hours. In Space #3, a current medication permission form to administer Desitin Daily Defense Diaper Cream was not on file for review and the medication was not returned to the parent within 72 hours. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of July 2023 playground inspection form was not available for review. The last documentation available for review was dated June 30, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Space #3, the safe sleep policy was not posted. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-20 | 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. Two infant feeding schedules did not have the parent signature. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. On playground #2 the surfacing around a mounted piece of equipment measured 3'6" at one point, 3'2" at one point and 5'1" at another point instead of the required 6 feet. This playground was used for 2 year old children. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | 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. The fire extinguisher in one of the vans was empty. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 1/30/2020 had a medical exam on file was dated 1/26/2021, which was not within the thirty (30) days of enrollment. One child enrolled on 10/7/2019 had a medical exam on file was dated 12/5/2019. One child enrolled on 2/1/2022 has a medical exam on file dated 12/16/20. One child enrolled on 8/8/2022 had a medical exam on file was dated 9/13/2022. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 1/30/2020 had an immunization record dated 3/26/2021. One child enrolled on 10/7/2019 had an immunization record dated 12/18/2019. One child enrolled on 8/8/2022 had an immunization record dated 11/2/2022. | |||
| 2023-02-20 | 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 employed on 10/25/2022 did not complete the training until 2/14/2023. | |||
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