Three Star Center License
Mrs. B's Little Learners
Charlotte, NC
· Mecklenburg County
2401 DICKENS AVE,
Charlotte, NC 28208
Quick Facts
Capacity
12 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Three Star Center License
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Historical licensing information
License Number
60000302
License Holder
WHEELER, BERNICE A.
Expired
Nov 7, 2017
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
MRS. B'S LITTLE LEARNERS is a Three Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space #2, I observed caregiver (G.M) cleaning a childs nose and handling another child after without washing hands. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, I observed chipped paint on the doorframes and the baseboards of the classroom were not in good repair. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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. The provider did not lock the door to their private room where their personal medication is stored/ accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed two broken toys on the playground that was not properly disposed of, along with a yellow chair that has rusted legs. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. All staff members did not have documentation of reviewing the EMC plan annually. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three out of four staff members did not have documentation of an annual staff evaluation or staff development plan. (B.W, G.M, M.H) | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. One childrens file was monitored did not have emergency information for the childs health care professional. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One children file was monitored for a child, with an enrollment date of 8/2023, and did not have documentation of a medical exam. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the outdoor learning environment was low and did not meet the six inch depth requirement. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | 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. Two out four staff members did not have documentation of completing the required health and safety trainings. (G.M and M.H) | |||
| 2023-06-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1 #2 and #3, I observed lesson plans that were not current (dated May 2023). | |||
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center did not have documentation of completing a fire drill for the month of May 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. During today's visit while monitoring outdoor play, I observed standing water in a bucket on the playground. | |||
| 2023-06-01 | 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. The providers room door was open, allowing children access to hazardous items (ie: creams and medications). | |||
| 2023-06-01 | 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. The center did not have documentation of completing a shelter-in- place drill or lockdown drill quarterly, the last one documented was dated 1/18/23. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #2, I observed three children under the age of three watching a show on the providers cell phone that was propped up on a shelf. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | 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. I observed a bag of medication in the storage/ laundry room full of medication (8 bottles), none of the medications had an authorization form. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four out of six staff members did not have documentation of reviewing the EMC plan annually. (M.T, L.B, S.B, G.M) | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #2, I observed a boppy pillow in an infants crib. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. There are two infants enrolled in this center, the provider did not have documentation of sleep checks for the last 30 days. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | 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 member M.H did not have a medical report on file within 60 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | 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. Staff member M.H did not have a TB test on file prior to start date 8/16/22. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One out of six staff members did not have documentation of an annual health questionnaire. (B.W) | |||
| 2023-01-25 | 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 out of six staff members did not have documentation of emergency information. (B.W) | |||
| 2023-01-25 | 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 M.H (start date 8/16/22) did not have documentation of orientation. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | 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. Four out of five staff members did not complete the required number of on-going training hours. (B.W, L.B, S.B, G.M) | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five out of six staff members did not have documentation of an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A child with a start date of 4/6/22 did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-01-25 | 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. Three out of six staff members did not have documentation of reviewing the EPR plan annually. (L.B, S.B, G.M) | |||
| 2023-01-25 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Three out of six staff members did not complete the health and safety training hours within one year of employment. (L.B, S.B, G.M) | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. I observed standing water in a black bin with toys underneath the play structure. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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. The key was inside of the door of the closet where hazardous items are stored, allowing children access to these hazardous items. Also, the provider's bedroom door was not locked (it was closed) which allowed children access to hazardous items stored on the dresser/in the bedroom. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed a ladder, extra lattice and broken toys (a purple jeep has wires exposed and a broken yellow truck) on the playground. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The provider was not able to provide me with any safe sleep checks for infants during my visit. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. One out of two children's (infant) files did not have a sleep policy on file. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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. Two out of two children's files that were reviewed did not have documentation that operational policies were discussed with parents. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Two out of two children's files did not have documentation that the parent participation plan was discussed with parents. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One out of two children's files that was reviewed did not have emergency contact information on file. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two out of two children's files that was monitored did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One out of two children's files reviewed did not have documentation that the discipline policy was received by parent. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the playground measured under one inch (1'). | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Staff member L.B did not have the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file prior to providing care for children ages 0-5. | |||
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