Five Star Center License
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Mountain Area Child & Family Center
Asheville, NC
· Buncombe County
2586 RICEVILLE RD,
Asheville, NC 28805
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 6
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 298-0808
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
11000456
License Holder
VERNER
License Issued
Jan 21, 2026
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
We provide high-quality early care and education, supportive family services, health and nutrition services, and teacher education and mentoring. We have to signature programs. Mothers On The Move (MOMs) where we help young mommas in poverty go back to school and further their education - ultimately to break the cycle of poverty for their children. And Rainbow In My Tummy, where we feed our children fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains,AND NO trans-fats or high frutose corn sugar. Our children eat things like hummus, eggplant parmesean, curried lentils, baked chicken, pumpkin yogurt, homemade granola and much more. We are currently working with other child care centers in Buncombe County to help them revolutionize their food service program!
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open HoursMon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Walnut outdoor play space, one (1) broken container was located in the sandbox. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Space #3 (Elm), three (3) uncovered electrical outlets on the power cube on top of the cubbies near the loft. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | 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. Space #1 (Cherry), one (1) container of disinfectant wipes below five (5) feet accessible to children in an unlocked storage space. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space #1 (Cherry), one (1) Aquaphor stick was missing the specific dose. The form stated as much as needed. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 1/5/2026 did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks. First six weeks was due by 2/16/2026 and staff completed the training on 2/23/2026. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The child care operator has not notified the Division of eight (8) staff member that were hired at Verner. | |||
| 2026-07-07 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Space #4 (Balsam), two (2) staff personal bags accessible to the children in an unlocked closet. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The kitchen thermometer on the outside of the refrigerator was not working and a thermometer was unable to be located to determine the temperature of the refrigerator. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 718 | .0605(m)(2) |
| Swings did not have surfacing that extends two times the length of the pivot point to the surface below beyond the external limits of the equipment. On the infant and toddler playground, two (2) swings were observed hanging from the wooden structure close to the fence. The fall zone did not extend two (2) times the length of the pivot point to the surface below. The surfacing shall be to the front and rear of the swing. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill for February 2025 was not conducted | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Space #4 (Balsam) Guinea pigs on-site without vaccination record on file for review. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Space # 3 (Elm) two (2) electrical outlets were uncovered. In the hallway outside of the Ginko classroom door, one (1) electrical outlet was uncovered. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Space #1 (Ginko) a pink Revlon hair straightener in the bottom drawer under the bottle warmer area accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-01-08 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not reviewed annually. The last review was completed on 12/17/2024. | |||
| 2025-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-414L |
| 2025-09-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-346L |
| 2025-09-30 | 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. In space #2 (walnut), an unlocked closet with sunscreen stored below five (5) feet on the shelf. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | 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 #2 (Walnut), the older infant classroom, the safe sleep policy was not posted for parents and staff to refer to. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Per staff interviews, the staff member reported she witnessed the other staff member "yank" up the ten (10) month old child that was crying and in a not nice tone stated “we're not doing this today.” | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. The two (2) primary staff currently working in space #2 (walnut), do not have a current ITS-SIDS certification. One (1) staff member was recently hired on September 2, 2025, and the other staff member hired 4/8/2024 and recently started working in the older infant classroom. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-16 | 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 approved fire inspection on file is dated 6/25/2024. Fire Marshall came on 6/18/25 but the inspection is marked unsatisfactory. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Space #3, during nap time, I observed the room was too dark to be able to see the children’s wellbeing. Space #7, I observed one (1) child with a blanket over their face. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Space #6, one (1) prescription medication was on-site without a permission to administer medication form. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | 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. Space #3, I observed one (1) diaper cream permission to administer medication form that expired 1/22/2025. Space #6, one (1) diaper cream expired 4/2025 and the permission to administer medication form expired 1/22/2025. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not conducted and documented every 3 months. The last emergency drill was practiced on 6/18/2025, and the previously conducted emergency drill was conducted on 1/23/2025. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Child enrolled on 1/14/2025 did not have a signed and dated statement by the parent acknowledging receipt of the Summary of Law before the child was enrolled in the child care facility. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | 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. In space #7 (Dogwood), While monitoring the indoor space, I observed ten (10) individual alcohol wipes in the first aid kit | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1 (Cherry), while monitoring the classroom environment, five (5) infants safe sleep checks were not conducted within fifteen minutes as stated in the safe sleep policy. One (1) child on 12/19/2024 checked at 10:00a and rechecked at 10:16a, Another child on 1/14/2025 was checked at 9:20a and rechecked at 9:45a a span of twenty-five (25) minutes between checks and not documentation stating that the child woke up during this time., another time of the day the child was checked at 12:40p and rechecked at 1:00p a span of twenty (20) minutes. On 12/19/24 a child was checked at 10:32a and rechecked at 11:00a a span of twenty-eight (28) minutes. Another child on 1/9/2025 the child was checked at 10:19a and rechecked at 10:40a a span of twenty-one (21) minutes. Another child on 1/14/2025 was checked at 12:50p and rechecked at 1:26p a span of forty-six (46) minutes. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Child enrolled on 1/14/2025 receipt and discussion of Operational Policies at enrollment documentation was on file but was left blank and the parent did not sign the form to document this information was received and discussed. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Child enrolled on 1/14/2025 emergency medical care information did not include the responsible party’s choice of health care professional. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place drill was documented for 10/30/2024, but the facility was closed till 11/4/2024 due to Tropical Storm Helene. A drill has not been conducted since the facility reopened on 11/4/2024. The previous completed drill was 7/30/2024. | |||
| 2025-01-15 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Child enrolled on 1/14/2025 did not have a signed notification of smoking and tobacco restrictions on file. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-206L |
| 2024-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1224-206L |
| 2024-12-19 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. It was reported and confirmed that on 2/7/24 a staff member grabbed a child’s arms that was hitting her and used a harsh tone. | |||
| 2024-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1024-397L |
| 2024-11-08 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. One (1) staff member was observed delivering the lunch cart to the Dogwood and Ginko classrooms not wearing a hair restraint. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-27 | 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. In space #7, one (1) bottle of essential oil on a shelf up five (5) feet with additional warnings. The teacher moved the essential oil to a locked closet. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #7, one (1) plastic wipe packaging on the counter accessible to the children. The administrator moved the plastic wipe packaging up five (5) feet to be inaccessible to the children. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current . Staff member hired 4/15/2024 First Aid and CPR card was not on file for review after completion of the training on 7/20/2024. | |||
| 2024-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-281A |
| 2024-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-207L |
| 2024-08-19 | Violation | 504 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806 |
| Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage. Multiple cheeses were observed, and temperature registered at 47 to 53 degrees by Brittany Case, Registered Environmental Health Specialist. The cheese had one (1) hour to be cooled back to appropriate temperature of 45 degrees or below before the facility had to discard the cheese. The kitchen staff corrected this during the visit. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-09 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the pre-k playground, sharp edges were exposed on the lattice at the base of the climber. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. On the Walnut and Ginko playground that had an opening greater than 3 ½ inches. I discussed with Ms. Whitley that the gate needed to be adjusted so that a child did not get their arm or leg stuck if they attempted to stick their arm or leg through the opening. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | 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. In space #7 one (1) Bear Horn in aerosol can unlocked on shelf above the teacher counter. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4, one (1) bottle of Benadryl unlocked in the emergency backpack. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | 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 #6, one (1) prescription medication permission to administer medication form expired on 3/20/2024. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member hired 5/13/2024 documentation of orientation form was not completed. Staff member hired 5/21/2024 documentation of orientation form was not completed. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) staff members did not renew First Aid certification prior to the expiration date. One (1) new staff member hired 4/15/2024 First Aid was not on file. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two (2) staff members did not renew CPR certification prior to the expiration date. One (1) new staff member hired 4/15/2024 CPR was not on file. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member hired 5/13/2024 documentation of orientation form was not completed. Staff member hired 5/21/2024 documentation of orientation form was not completed. | |||
| 2024-08-09 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space #4, one (1) medical action plan that expired on 4/20/2024. The plan was dated 4/20/2023 and must be updated annually by the physician. | |||
| 2024-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0524-042L |
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-042L |
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #7 with a group of two to three years, at 2:15p, I observed a three-year-old child on their cot cover their face with their blanket. At 2:16p the lights came on and the child pulled the cover off and covered their head back up. At 2:21p a staff member completed the name to face recognition. The staff member did not remove the blanket from the child’s face. At 2:25p the administrator walked over to the child whose face was covered and did not uncover the child’s face. At 2:26p another staff member walked over to the child whose face was covered and did not uncover the child’s face. At 2:33p the child uncovered their face by themselves when they woke up. ***REPEAT VIOLATION*** | |||
| 2024-05-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0524-042L |
| 2024-05-07 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. An incident that occurred on 5/2/2024. A two year old child was left unattended on the playground for about fifteen (15) seconds. | |||
| 2024-02-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0124-279L |
| 2024-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0124-279L |
| 2024-01-31 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In space #9, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, during routine classroom transitions from inside to the outside playground, a child was inadvertently left unattended for a very brief period. Upon discovery, immediate action was taken to ensure the child's safety and well-being. The incident was reported to the child's parents, and appropriate measures have been implemented to prevent a recurrence. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). Feeding plans were not posted in space #1 (Tupelo). | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. Two (2) cots in the library area was sixteen (16) inches apart in space #6 (Ginko). | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff OR hired 10/30/2023 medical report on file was older than twelve months. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member KC Hired 6/15/2022 was not completed within the first six weeks. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member KC Hired 6/15/2022 was not completed within the first two weeks. | |||
| 2024-01-25 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff members FS hired 10/11/2022 and staff member BG hired 9/19/2022 health and safety training topics were not completed within the first year of employment. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-27 | 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. Space # 9, a container located in the unlocked closet contained shaving cream in aerosol can, Alka Seltzers, Lotions, and creams. The administrator corrected this during the visit by locking the closet door as we exited. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | 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 #3, child MC Aquaphor permission to administer medication form expired 6/3/2023. The administrator removed the form and medication from the room to store in the office to give back to the parent. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #7, the activity plan posted was dated 2/23 through 2/27. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two (2) outlets not in use on a power strip located beside the small refrigerator in space #5 were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. In space #3, snake plants located on shelves below five (5) feet were accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff hired on 11/29/22 had a medical statement on file dated 12/3/22, instead of prior to employment as required. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One (1) staff hired on 10/5/22 had a TB test on file that was dated 1/17/23. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) staff hired on 11/29/22 did not have the Emergency Information Form on file and the form could not be located. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff hired on 9/19/22 has First Aid training that is for Adults only and does not meet the age of children in care. One (1) staff hired on 5/9/22 completed First Aid training on 1/28/23 and not within ninety (90) days of employment as required. One (1) staff hired on 9/19/22 has First Aid training that does not meet requirements through the training organization. One (1) staff hired on 10/11/22 has First Aid training that does not meet requirements through the training organization. One (1) staff hired on 8/22/22 has First Aid training that is for Adults only and does not meet the age of children in care. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff hired on 9/19/22 has CPR training that is for Adults only and does not meet the age of children in care. One (1) staff hired on 5/9/22 completed CPR training on 1/28/23 and not within ninety (90) days of employment as required. One (1) staff hired on 9/19/22 has CPR training that does not meet requirements through the training organization. One (1) staff hired on 10/11/22 has CPR training that does not meet requirements through the training organization. One (1) staff hired on 8/22/22 has CPR training that is for Adults only and does not meet the age of children in care. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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 (1) staff hired on 9/3/19 does not have an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan on file. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. One (1) staff hired on 10/11/22 does not have a signed and dated statement that they received a job description. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program did not have a health assessment on file. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1764 | .3005(a) |
| A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One (1) enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Two (2) children enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program did not have a dental screening on file. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One (1) child with a food allergy had a medical action plan on file dated 8/2/21. The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis as required. | |||
| 2023-01-31 | 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 (1) staff hired on 9/3/19 did not completed the training through the required training organization. One (1) staff hired on 5/16/22 completed the training on 10/31/22 and not within 90 days of employment, as required. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #5, Benadryl medication authorization form was missing the start and end date and when to administer the medication. | |||
| 2022-08-12 | 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 #1, Desonide cream expired February 27, 2022, and was not discarded or returned to the parent with 72 hours. In space #5, Baby Bum sunscreen expired April 2022, and Up and Up sunscreen expired June 2022 and was not discarded or returned to the parent with 72 hours. In space #6, A&D ointment medication authorization expired on June 28, 2022, and medication was not returned to the parent or the medication authorization was not updated. During the visit, the administrator did remove the medications from the classroom spaces. | |||
| 2022-08-12 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member KC hired 6/15/22, EM hired 6/20/22, CW hired 6/22/22, CT hired 6/20/22, RK hired 7/25/22, SC hired 8/8/22, AB hired 8/8/22 have completed the on boarding training per S. Kelley, Administrator, but this was not documented to show proof of orientation on the Documentation of Orientation form. | |||
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