Description: LITTLE WONDERS is a Five Star Center License in MARION NC, with a maximum capacity of 45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One incident report dated 11/3/23, did not have the date and time that the parent was notified of the incident documented. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member employed 2/14/22, did not have verification of an annual staff evaluation on file. The same employee had a staff development plan that was last updated 2/28/22. | |||
| 2023-12-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. The storage shed, that had hazardous products with multiple warnings, in the outdoor space for preschoolers was not locked. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. An area inside the fence on the outdoor playground for preschool age children had poison oak on the ground accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | 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. One employee hired 2/12/12 last completed health and safety trainings on 5/1/18. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-21 | 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. On 1/30/23, two children were not signed in. On 2/6/23, two children were not signed out. On 2/8/23, two children were not signed in. On 2/9/23, two children were not signed in. On 2/10/23, one child was not signed out. On 2/17/23, one child was not signed out. On 2/13/23, two children were not signed out. On 2/15/23, one child was not signed out. On 2/16/23, three children were not signed out. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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. In Space #2, a one year old child's feeding plan did not have a parent signature. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. An unlocked storage shed, in the outdoor play space, contained paint cans and lawn chemicals that were accessible to children. The storage shed was locked. This violation was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space #2, one tube of Destin Daily Defense labeled for an infant child had no valid date to begin or end administration of the topical ointment. | |||
| 2023-02-21 | 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 3B, Destin Daily Defense diaper cream, for a one year old child, had a parent authorization that expired 2/7/23. Parent's Choice diaper ointment, Cornstarch powder and infant gas drops, for a one year old child, had a parent authorization that expired 2/14/23. | |||
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I honestly have no words to describe how terrible this daycare truly is, I had plans on making a career out of the job I was currently at, Peggy seemed like a joyful caring person who genuinely loved kids when I first met her then I slowly realized the nightmare my child was going through when he was going to this horrible place. I picked him up multiple times to teachers screaming at him without realizing I was there, the owner (Mrs. Peggy) jerking my son out of his chair telling him “it’s time for you to go”.. I had to leave work on MULTIPLE occasions due to unreasonable reasons. This place was shut down by the health department twice because of how disgusting it was. She is an evil woman and I truly feel sorry for every child who attends to this school, so much more goes on behind closed doors and when parents aren’t present at Little Wonders then anybody realizes. Please be aware of your child’s body language when they leave this place if they aren’t vocal yet
The only positive thing I ever experienced from using this daycare was that my child really enjoyed going there.
My custody agreement is every two weeks. It's on my papers, vouchers, etc. Peggy (the owner) was fine the first week despite sending her home over a runny nose. They sent her home almost immediately upon arrival that morning. All because her nose was running too much. So they requested a COVID test, we got one and it was negative. She did have an ear infection, which if you don't know, can cause all that drainage.
As stated above, Peggy was fine the first week I had my daughter but that second week on Monday morning at drop off, I was given a nasty look and rudely asked "why is your daughter here? She's not supposed to be here." Acting like my child was the problem, I'm assuming because they didn't want the extra child? Unsure on that but it was highly upsetting and I corrected her immediately.
Now, my child always coughs (waiting for asthma testing as she has always had issues with coughing). I was called on Wednesday (of the second week) and told I need to put my child through another round of tests, regardless that we already had a doctors note from before that she was fine, aside from an ear infection in the other ear. I was told that I still could not bring her because she had a persistent cough, despite being negative for EVERYTHING. So I stood up for my child. I'm assuming she didn't like that as she didn't have the audacity to tell me herself, but had the daycare voucher lady that she was terminating care. Upon asking her the reason why (because I deserve to know that) she has since blocked my number and will not contact me.
Her name is Peggy and she is the owner of Little Wonders. I have not heard much of anything good from anyone about her. But she definitely showed me that those rumors were true. I've taken this lesson as her showing her true colors and all she wants or seems to care about is the money involved. Terminating care without cause is also a ridiculous thing as I thought it was required to give the reason but maybe not. The negative things I have heard and experienced definitely outweigh the positive things.
So if you're looking for a daycare, be prepared to have to pick up your child consistently from Little Wonders over small things such as a cough or a runny nose. Peggy wants the money but does not want to actually provide the full time care.