Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Rainbow Child Care Center
Apex, NC
· Wake County
1815 OLIVE CHAPEL RD,
Apex, NC 27502
Quick Facts
Capacity
150 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
92003797
License Holder
KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC
License Issued
Dec 12, 2024
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
RAINBOW CHILD CARE CENTER is a Five Star Center License in APEX NC, with a maximum capacity of 150 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-20 | 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. Two staff member purses were stored on children's cots and bathroom cleaner was stored less that five feet in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2026-05-20 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Five authorization forms for diaper cream and four for sunscreen did not have parent signatures. | |||
| 2025-11-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space #5 did not have a weekly activity plan posted. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #10 four bottle containing formula were not dated. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A key was left in a door where children would have access to an attic area with steps. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | 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. Sanitize wipes, disinfected solution, staff purse, and glass spray was stored in an unlocked cabinet less than five feet from the floor. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two children authorization forms did not have the amount to apply and the date the medication should be given. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. A container of Butt paste, and aquaphor expired on 6/2023. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was completed on 10/7/24. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Four staff members hired for more than a year did not have documentation of an annually review. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. No documentation of sleep check was recorded for 12/2/24 through 12/5/24. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Four staff members hired for more than a year did not have documentation of an annually EPR review. | |||
| 2024-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-265A |
| 2024-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-265A |
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On August 13, 2024, a staff member pulled a one-year-old children by the arm. On other occasions, the staff member popped/hit children on the head, pushed their heads down on the cots at name time and spoke to the children in a harsh tone. | |||
| 2024-08-23 | Violation | 1949 | G.S. 110-91 |
| The center did not report a suspected case of child abuse or neglect as required by the mandatory duty prescribed in G.S. 7B-301. Staff members failed to report a staff members inappropriate treatment of a child. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-10 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Formula was dated with the incorrect date in space #9. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.The last fire drill conducted was 5/22/24. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | 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. A Surge protector had uncovered outlets in space #8. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Seven authorization forms in space#2 for sunscreen did not include the amount to be applied. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | 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. Six staff members First Aid certification ended on 1/2024. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | 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. Six employees CPR expired on 1/2024. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | 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 last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 3/4/24. | |||
| 2024-07-10 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff members did not complete their health and safety training within their first year. | |||
| 2024-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-21 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented fire drill was conducted on 3/13/24. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff purse was stored on top of a shelf that was approximately 4 feet above the ground. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The center's EPR plan was last updated in 2019. | |||
| 2024-01-29 | 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. Three staff members did not complete this training within their first 90 days. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. ONe activity plan was dated for December 2023 and 3 other plans were not dated. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A small bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on a low shelf at the classroom entrance door. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | 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. There were two medications in a classroom without authorization forms. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Two medication authorization forms were dated 12/5/22 and 6/22/22, respectively. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection was conducted 11/10/23. | |||
| 2024-01-08 | 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. One child's allergy care plan expired 12/5/23. | |||
| 2023-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child was left unattended in a classroom for approximately 30 seconds. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. A teacher was left alone on the playground with 15 two-year-old children for approximately 3 minutes. | |||
| 2023-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 11/16/23 5 two-year-old children were left unsupervised for approximately 2 minutes. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-032A |
| 2023-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-26 | 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 last sleep positions records, available for review today, were dated 6/20/23. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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