Three Star Family CC Home License
Mini Hands Childcare
Statesville, NC
· Iredell County
MARIE DUKE LANE,
Statesville, NC 28677
Quick Facts
Capacity
8 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
3
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Three Star Family CC Home License
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Historical licensing information
License Number
49000561
Expired
Jun 27, 2022
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
MINI HANDS CHILDCARE is a Three Star Family CC Home License in STATESVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 407 | GS 110-91(8) |
| Operator was not the person on-site, providing care to children. Both additional caregivers were present providing care to children during today’s visit and stated that Mrs. Mullings, Owner/Operator was not present. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 518 | .1729(a)(3) |
| Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed first aid and CPR as described in Rule .1702(b)(2). An additional caregiver who was observed caring for children during today’s visit did not have First Aid and CPR training through an approved agency. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. In the indoor environment small areas of chipping paint were located on the walls in the childcare room and on the door leading to the bathroom used by children. Chipping paint was also observed exposed on the top, right side of the infant crib. On the outdoor play area, one broken swing had been flipped over the top of the play set, but still remains accessible to the older preschool and school age children enrolled. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 907 | .1719(b)(1) |
| Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available. A large black and brown dog located on the premises did not have record of up-to-date pet vaccinations for review. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 1306 | .1703(a)(4) |
| Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on October 6, 2023. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 1741 | 10 NCAC 09 .1719(b)(3) |
| Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file. Six children's files did not have a acknowledgment form of an animal being on the premises. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. The household member and additional caregiver did not have verification of a Criminal Background Qualification letter on file for review. I verified in the criminal records system that she was qualified to work with children on September 18, 2020. | |||
| 2024-03-14 | Violation | 1889 | .1719(a)(7) |
| Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. A bottle of baby oil and a container of Colgate Max Fresh toothpaste was stored on top of the sink, in the bathroom used by children. A bottle of hand sanitizer and Degree Men’s Antiperspirant was stored in an unlocked cabinet, under the sink, in the bathroom used by children. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 407 | GS 110-91(8) |
| Operator was not the person on-site, providing care to children. Two additional caregivers were present providing care to children. The operator of the family child care home arrived at the facility at 1:15pm and stated that she is working outside of the home during first shift. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 518 | .1729(a)(3) |
| Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed first aid and CPR as described in Rule .1702(b)(2). Two additional caregivers who were observed caring for children alone did not have current First Aid and CPR training on file. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. In the indoor environment I observed chipping paint on the walls and chipping paint on an infant crib. There was a broken piece of sheetrock near the entrance of the child care room. I observed dirt on the walls, cabinets, and paper towel dispensers. On the outdoor play area I observed big tree limbs, a broken swing, and pieces of torn plastic sticking up and exposed from under the mulch surfacing. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 704 | .1719(a)(3) |
| Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage. Lighter fluid and charcoal was observed stored under a grill in the back yard accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom was an aerosol can of antiperspirant and an aerosol can of hair spray. In the child care room, on an open shelf, was an aerosol can of Lysol spray. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. One outlet was observed to not have a safety cover in the child care room. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 904 | 0.1713 |
| Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review. The emergency medical care plan was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. There were no attendance records kept from June 6, 2023 through September 2023 and for the months of November 2023 and December 2023 when children were in care. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1306 | .1703(a)(4) |
| Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator and one additional caregiver did not have current ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1701 | GS 110-91(14) |
| The operator made efforts to falsify information. Emails received on 10/3/23, 11/29/23, and 1/4/24, stated that no children were enrolled. However, the additional caregiver stated that she has been caring for three children at the family child care home beginning November 2023. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. One additional caregiver did not have verification of a Criminal Background Qualification letter on file for review. I verified in our criminal records system that she is qualified to work with children. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1889 | .1719(a)(7) |
| Products that are labeled "keep out of reach of children" without any other warnings, were not stored on a shelf or in an unlocked cabinet that is five feet above the finished floor. In the bathroom used by children, I observed Lysol wipes, mouthwash, Nair, and hair products accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. An opened plastic sleeve of diapers was stored on top of storage containers within children's reach. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Infant safe sleep checks were not documented every 15 minutes for the infant in care for morning nap today. Infant safe sleep checks were not completed for the same infant from her enrollment date beginning May 16, 2023 through today. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Violation | 1990 | .1706(i) |
| Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference. One infant feeding plan was not modified in consultation with the child's parent or health care professional to reflect that she is now eating baby food in addition to bottles. | |||
| 2024-01-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can of Off bug spray was stored under the sink in the child care bathroom. | |||
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Three electrical outlets did not have safety covers in the child care room. | |||
| 2023-06-07 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Attendance records documenting children's arrival time was incomplete. | |||
| 2023-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-06 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. An aerosol can of Lysol spray was located on a shelf in the child care room. A bottle of Clorox was located outside, on the ground, near the camper. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator did not have current proof of completing First Aid. The expiration date on the First aid card in the file was dated October 17, 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The operator did not have current proof of completing CPR. The expiration date on the CPR card in the file was dated October 17, 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 606 | .1706(k) |
| Each child was not held or placed in an appropriate feeding chair or other age appropriate seating apparatus to be fed. A one-year-old child who drinks from a bottle was observed walking around, carrying a bottle as he drank from it. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In three separate locations in the bathroom, products that were labeled 'Keep Out of the Reach of Children', that contain additional warnings, were observed kept in unlocked storage accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 729 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(28) |
| Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children. In the child care room, an electrical extension cord was accessible to children. The electrical cord for the laptop was accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 806 | .1725(a)(7)(A) |
| Operator did not wash his/her hands before and after handling food and feeding the children. The operator did not wash hands prior to handling food. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 816 | .1725(a)(7)(B) |
| Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. Children did not wash hands prior to eating breakfast. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Three children present were not signed in on the attendance sheet documenting an arrival time. The operator signed the children in upon request. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1005 | GS 110-91(10) |
| Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. The operator did not interact with a child in a nurturing manner. The operator was observed not using developmentally appropriate methods while disciplining a child. The operator shamed and humiliated a child in care. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1006 | .1722(a)(1) |
| Children were handled roughly. The operator grabbed a child by the upper arm and lead him to a cot to sit by himself for a short amount of time. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1705 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home. The summary of Law was not posted in the family child care home for review. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two children did not have a written plan of care on file for review. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A household member did not have verification of a Criminal Background Qualification letter on file for review. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1848 | GS 110-105 .1709 |
| A Division representative was denied access to inspect the child care facility. Division representatives were denied access to monitor a camper on the family child care home premises. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) |
| Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child's date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. The health care needs section on all children's applications were incomplete. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. A Ziploc baggie, containing small puzzle pieces, located on a shelf was accessible to children under three years of age. Dried beans in a sensory bin were accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2023-01-19 | Violation | 1931 | .1719(a )(12) |
| Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home. Emergency phone numbers were not posted in the family child care home for review. | |||
| 2022-06-10 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-10 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. The last outdoor inspection was recorded as occurring on January 20, 2022. You completed an outdoor inspection today while I was at your home. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 1409 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) |
| Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. We observed an 18 inch tall fence made of wooden stakes that is installed near a swing and slide playset which is a safety hazard for children if they would fall off of the equipment onto the fencing. The fencing was also located up against a retaining wall, and due to the lack of sturdiness and height of the fencing, children could lean or fall on the fencing which would cause them to fall over the retaining wall and onto a concrete sidewalk. Large sharp pieces of wood were observed amongst the mulch used on the outdoor environment which is an impalement hazard. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Upon arrival, a two year old child was sitting in the laundry/bedroom located adjacent to the approved daycare space. I observed Oxi Clean laundry spray, dryer sheets, Clorox wipes, Clorox Bleach, and laundry detergent on top of the dryer and on a shelf. These products must be kept in locked storage. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 919 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children. One child documented on the sign-in and out attendance record did not have a file available to review. A second child did not have an application on file. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The sign-in and out sheet documenting daily attendance did not include all of the children enrolled. One child in attendance today, was not listed or signed-in on the attendance/sign-in and out record. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. In the unlocked storage compartments under the diaper changing table, I observed plastic grocery bags. Plastic bags cannot be accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 407 | GS 110-91(8) |
| Operator was not the person on-site, providing care to children. Ms. Mullings was not present at the home. You and Ms. Ijames explained that Ms. Mullings leaves the home daily at approximately 6:30am and returns at approximately 4:30pm due to other employment. The operator is available for second and third shift care, but currently there are no children enrolled on those shifts. North Carolina General Statutes require the operator to be the primary person who cares for the children. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The Additional Caregiver did not complete CPR through an approved DCDEE agency. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The Additional Caregiver did not complete CPR through an approved DCDEE training agency. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 702 | .1719 (a) (1) |
| Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. In the storage areas under the changing table, I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl and a container of Eucerin Healing Cream. You removed the Benadryl and Eucerin Healing Cream from the licensed space today. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.On a shelf in the child care room, I observed a container of Clorox Bleach Wipes, and an aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant. All cleaning products and all products that are in an aerosol can must be kept in locked storage. You removed the Clorox Bleach Wipes and Lysol Disinfectant Spray from the licensed space of the child care home during my visit. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 908 | .1703(a)(1) |
| Health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last Health Questionnaire for Ms. Mullings was dated September 10, 2020. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 1404 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(5) |
| Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded. In the storage areas under the changing table, I observed a bottle of children's Benadryl. You stated the Benadryl did not belong to the children in care. You stated the Children's Benadryl was from a previous child enrolled at the family child care home. You removed the Children's Benadryl from the licensed space during my visit today. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 1713 | .1712(e)(1) |
| The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule. The Written Plan of Care did not indicate specific times you would be in classes. | |||
| 2022-02-18 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last fire drill was recorded as being completed on December 22, 2021. No fire drill was recorded as being completed in January of 2022. | |||
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