Description:
Our mission is to provide quality affordable Christ-centered child care to the residents of Alexander, Caldwell & Catawba County. We are located conveniently to serve the Bethlehem, Ellendale, Granite Falls, Dudley Shoals, Grace Chapel, and Viewmont communities.
Services include:
Full Week = 5 days a week Monday - Friday
Partial Week = less than 5 days and flex schedules
Half-Day = less than 4 hours daily for as many days as needed
Drop-In = to accommodate needs outside of our other services
Temporary and Emergency care also available.
DSS Vouchers accepted.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-06 | 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 4 a cabinet containing aerosol cans of Febreze, glade, Scentsy, and angel of mine was unlocked. In space 5 an aerosol can of sunscreen was on a shelf unlocked. Staff members locked these items during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-07-06 | 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. In space 1, two children did not have permission to administer forms on file for review. You, scanned the form to the parents and they parents completed the form and sent it back to you during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-20 | 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. A staff member with a hire date of October 25, 2022, did not have verification of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's file had an incomplete application on file. One child’s application did not contain information such as specific fears, allergies etc. The parent provided the required information today during our visit. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. In space (4) four, the classroom for infants there was one teacher with six babies. During the visit another teacher came in and assisted this teacher to bring the group into compliance | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space and space #3 and #5 the activity plans were not current. Current activity plans were posted during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In space #4, we observed an infant laying in his crib drinking a bottle. The teacher removed the child and bottle from the crib during our visit. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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. In space #4 and #5 feeding plans were not posted. During today's visit feeding plans were posted and this violation was corrected. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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. The sandbox on the playground where preschool aged children were playing had not been covered. During today's visit the director covered the sand box when it wasn't in use.. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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 there were an assortment of cleaning supplies including aerosol cans, sanitizing wipes, and other chemicals in a unlocked cabinet under the sink During this visit the director placed the chemicals and cleaning supplies in locked storage. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | 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 #5, under the changing table in unlocked storage. We observed diaper creams and sunscreens. During the visit the teacher moved the medication to locked storage. | |||
| 2022-08-23 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. An infant in space (4) four was asleep in a swing, the teacher removed the infant from the swing during the visit. | |||
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