Description: PRECIOUS LITTLE STEPS is a Five Star Family CC Home License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
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2023-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
2023-04-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
2023-04-06 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A candle was burning upon arrival. The candle was located on the shelf beside the front door. The shed at the rear of the outdoor learning space was unlocked and can of paint was sitting the floor inside the door. | |||
2023-04-06 | Violation | 1405 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(4) |
Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7). One (1) child did not have permission for Aveeno Baby Wash. | |||
2023-04-06 | Violation | 1857 | .1714(c) |
The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division. The EPR plan was not available for review. | |||
2023-04-06 | Violation | 1985 | .1706(g) |
While in the presence of children in care, the operator, additional caregiver, and/or substitutes did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements as outlined in the meal pattern guidelines. A bottle of Cherry Coke was observed on a shelf in the child care room. | |||
2023-04-06 | Violation | 2023 | .1703(d)(2) |
Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The provider and additional caregiver did not renew health and safety trainings every five (5) years. | |||
2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
2022-04-26 | Violation | 2004 | .1723(15)(b) |
For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired. Off-premise permission forms were not renewed annually. | |||
2022-04-26 | Violation | 930 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) |
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years from the date of issuance). The provider, additional caregiver, and one (1) household member had letters that expired in February 2022. The new qualifications were dated April 2022. | |||
2022-04-26 | Violation | 1401 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(1)&(2) |
Prescribed medications were not stored in their original containers in which they are dispensed with the pharmacy label. The AVI-Q was not stored in the original container. | |||
2022-04-26 | Violation | 1406 | 10A NCAC 09 .1720(b)(4) |
Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). A permission form for AVI-Q was not completed. | |||
2022-04-26 | Violation | 1898 | .1721(a)(4) |
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis and when changes to the plan were made by child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan on file was dated 2020. | |||
2021-10-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
2021-10-13 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were not available for review. |
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