Mount Sylvan United Methodist
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About the Provider
Mt. Sylvan Preschool has been open for 50 years and is still recognized as "the best of the best" in early childhood education. We offer breakfast, lunch and a snack daily as well as extra curricular activities such as soccer shots. We participate in community service projects monthly as we believe in taking care of our community. Mt. Sylvan is known as offering a top of the line curriculum where our children are nurtured and given everything needed for their next step in education. We have remained open during COVID-19 and are in compliance with all mandated rules. Call us at (919) 477-7389 and ask for Ms. T or Ms. Lynn to set up a tour. We can't wait to meet you and your little one!
Hours of Operation
- Monday7:00am-6:00pm
- Tuesday7:00a.m-6:00p.m
- Wednesday7:00a.m-6:00p.m
- Thursday7:00a.m-6:00p.m
- Friday7:00a.m-6:00p.m
- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-20 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last documented approved fire inspection was dated 11/4/22. Durham Fire Inspections had not been contacted to request an updated inspection. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. There was no measurable surfacing under the swings on the smaller playground. | |||
| 2023-11-20 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The playground gate separating the two playground spaces was broken. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. | |||
| 2023-05-09 | 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 needed to complete the training. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 1021 | 10A NCAC 09 .0710 (a-b) |
| Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher. During today's visit the "Soccer Shots" coach, who was not an employee of the center, was responsible for a group of children. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. There were no Criminal Record Check clearance letters on file for the speech therapist, who was present today, or for the "Soccer Shots" coach. Before the close of the visit, "Soccer Shots" emailed the director Criminal Record Check clearance for the coach present today. | |||
| 2022-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-16 | 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. A child in classroom space #B had Diazapam with a medical permission form that expired on 1/4/22. The director stated that the child was no longer taking the medication. | |||
| 2022-05-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The consultants observed that children were not being adequately supervised on four occasions during today's visit. | |||
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