Five Star Center License
Mt. Vernon-ruth Elementary
Forest City, NC
· Rutherford County
2785 HUDLOW ROAD,
Forest City, NC 28043
Quick Facts
Capacity
18 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
81000329
License Holder
RUTHERFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Expired
Feb 26, 2023
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
MT. VERNON-RUTH ELEMENTARY is a Five Star Center License in FOREST CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On 3/26/24, 3/27/24 and 3/28/24 there was one child not signed out of care. | |||
| 2024-04-09 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. Two children, one enrolled 9/1/23 and one enrolled 9/8/23, did not have dental screening verification on file. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. One child four years of age opened the door and allowed the child care consultant into the classroom without adult supervision. The two staff members in the classroom were unaware of that anyone had entered the room for approximately one minute. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One staff member hired 5/5/17, one staff member hired 9/20/10 and one staff member hired 8/8/22, did not haver verification that the emergency medical care plan had been reviewed for the facility they are currently working in. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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. One staff member hired 5/5/17, one staff member hired 9/20/10 and one staff member hired 8/8/22 did not have verification of review of the Critical Response Plan for the DPI program where they are currently working. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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. A child receiving prescription Humalog via a Dexcom insulin pump, did not have all the required information on the medical action plan. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | 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. One staff member hired 5/5/17, was caring for children under five years of age, did not have a signed acknowledgment on file that the Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy had been reviewed. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member hired 5/5/17, one staff member hired 9/20/10 and one staff member hired 8/8/22, did not have verification of completed health and safety trainings on site. | |||
| 2023-05-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-17 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The file for P. Buitrago, substitute provider that was present during the visit, was not onsite and available for review. | |||
| 2022-11-17 | 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. The First Aid certification for the teacher on file expired in October 2022 and there was not current certification information on file for review. | |||
| 2022-11-17 | 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. The CPR certification for the teacher on file expired in October 2022 and there was not current certification information on file for review. | |||
| 2022-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-12 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. On September 12, 2022, two children were not signed out with the time of departure. On September 15, 2022, one child was not signed out with the time of departure. | |||
| 2022-10-12 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A current menu for snack was not posted. | |||
| 2022-10-12 | 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. In space #1, one electrical outlet on the right side of the wall as you enter the classroom was not covered with a safety plug and was accessible to children. In the gym where the children were observed participating in gross motor play activities, five electrical outlets were not covered. | |||
| 2022-10-12 | 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 #1, one container of All Laundry Detergent, five containers of Wipe Out Antibacterial Wipes, three Mr. Clean Magic Erasers and three boxes of fabric softener sheets were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-10-12 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. The Incident Report form was not completed for three children on September 2, 2022. | |||
| 2022-10-12 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. On September 2, 2022, three incidents were not logged on the Incident Report Log. | |||
| 2022-10-12 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The file for E. Lane, substitute provider that was present during the visit, was not onsite and available for review. | |||
| 2022-08-25 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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