Description: LOVE-N-CARE WEST is a Five Star Center License in ALBEMARLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-20 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The rubber border on the preschool playground has ripped sections. | |||
| 2025-09-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-25 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #4, there was a broken plastic knob with sharp edges on the toy kitchen. | |||
| 2025-09-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A wasp nest was located behind a light near the equipment storage area in the outdoor learning environment. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing material was not adequate for the playground structures. | |||
| 2024-10-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1024-181L |
| 2024-10-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-01 | 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. A child's file did not contain the parent acknowledgement for the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy. | |||
| 2024-04-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-02 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in space #3. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a broken seat and chipping paint on a playground toy. | |||
| 2023-10-02 | 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. Staff member, J.S. did not complete the required on-going training hours. She will need 3 additional hours. | |||
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