Prime Time Youth Focus - Lenoir NC Five Star Center License

1302 NORWOOD ST , LENOIR NC 28645
(828) 758-2482

About the Provider

Description: Prime Time Youth Focus was established in 1997. We serve before and after school children from ages six to 16 years old, including mentally and physically challenged children, and beyond as special needs arise. A tutorial service, as well as summer camp and transportation is provided. Our program is sponsored by United Way Funds which help to purchase computers, software, equipment and supplies. This grant has afforded children recreational and education trips during the summer program and public school interims.

Additional Information: One Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 14000144
  • Capacity: 30
  • Age Range: 6 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-08-02 Announced Inspection No
2023-07-26 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-07-26 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, two (2) electrical outlets directly across from the science center were not covered with a safety plug. One (1) electrical outlet was not covered with a safety plug next to the cozy center. In space $4, one (1) electrical outlet was not covered on the wall adjacent to the bathroom used by children enrolled.
2023-07-26 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. A. Battle received two (2) of the five (5) hours of on-going training that were required based on education and experience.
2023-07-26 Violation 1124 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d)
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Fifteen (15) emergency and identifying information forms located on the van used to transport children, did not include the child's picture.
2023-07-26 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. A. Battle last completed the health and safety trainings in 2017.
2023-07-26 Violation 9995
A violation was found for which there is no item number. Per Sanitation Requirement .2820(c), Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. In space #1, one (1) bottle of hand sanitizer was located on the floor behind the television.
2023-03-08 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-08 Violation 899 GS 110-91
The childcare operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Per Sanitation Rule .2820(f) Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. In space #1, one employee's purse was stored in a lower unlocked cabinet to the left of the sink.
2023-03-08 Violation 1110 .1002(b)
Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the childcare center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration and tag on the white van used to transport children expired February 28, 2023.
2022-09-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2022-08-17 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-08-17 Violation 1124 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d)
Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. The emergency and identifying information, including the child's photograph for three (3) children that are transported was not available.
2022-08-17 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. The arrival and departure times for two (2) children was not maintained on August 16, 2022. The arrival time for two (2) children was not maintained on August 17, 2022.
2022-08-17 Violation 823 .0604(l)
Toxic plants were accessible to children. The following toxic plants were observed in space #1: Aloe Vera, Dieffenbachia, and Ivy.

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