Five Star Center License
Save Our Children Youth Academy
Gastonia, NC
· Gaston County
2311 CRESCENT LANE,
Gastonia, NC 28052
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age range (listing information)
0 through 12
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Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Five Star Center License
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Historical licensing information
License Number
36000358
License Holder
MT. ZION RESTORATION CHURCH
Expired
Aug 30, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Janice
2012-12-19 14:17:27
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Good quality care in a small christian setting
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About the Provider
SAVE OUR CHILDREN YOUTH ACADEMY is a Five Star Center License in GASTONIA NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 0 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-24 | 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 time for two (2) children present was not maintained on July 24, 2023. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | 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 #1C, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant spray was stored on an open shelf of the white wire rack above the music center. In space #1B, one (1) aerosol can of Micro-Ban was stored on the shelf above the desk used by the teacher. In the "girls" bathroom used by children one (1) year of age and older, two (2) aerosol cans of Lysol were stored in an unlocked white cabinet on the wall to the left of the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2023-07-24 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the "girls" bathroom used by children one (1) year of age and older, one (1) container of baby wipes stored in the plastic container labeled with warnings in addition to "Keep out of Reach of Children" was stored on the diaper changing table less than five feet from ground level and accessible to children under three (3) years of age. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-02 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-31 | 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 May 10, 2023, the departure time for two (2) children were not maintained. On May 11, 2023, the departure time for three (3) children were not maintained. On May 12, 2023, the departure time for three (3) children were not maintained. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space# 1A and space #4, an activity plan was not posted for children three years of age to five years of age. In space #1A and space #5, an activity plan was not posted for the school-aged children. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) The individual written feeding plan was not posted or completed for five (5) infants/toddlers in space #2. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The handicap accessible ramp leading out of space #4, has a portion that has collapsed. The handicap accessible ramp leading out of space #5, has two (2) planks that are broken and have splintering wood and exposed nails. A hole six (6) inches deep was near the fence and extending under the concrete on the playground used by infants. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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. Five (5) electrical outlets next to the water fountain between the bathrooms used by children enrolled were not covered with a safety cover. In space #5, two (2) electrical outlets were not covered in the block area, one (1) electrical outlet was not covered under the television, one (1) outlet was not covered in the art area, two (2) outlets were not covered near the easel and one (1) outlet was not covered in the area used to play board games. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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 #1C, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol was stored in the open wire shelf above the music center. In space #5, one (1) aerosol can of Ant and Roach Killer was stored on the top shelf of the beige plastic shelving unit. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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 #2, one (1) tube of prescribed Nystatin ointment was stored on an open shelf above the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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 #2, one (1) tube of CVS brand diaper rash cream was stored on the shelf above the diaper changing table with no written authorization to administer. The diaper rash cream was administered on a child per the administrators report. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. The tube of Nystatin in space #2 was not in the original labeled container and it was not accompanied by written instructions from the prescribing physician that was signed or dated. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Under the unlocked diaper changing table in the bathroom used by children two (2) years of age and older, a woven cloth grocery bag holder was filled with plastic bags. In space #2, plastic bags were stored on a hook less than five feet from ground level next to the diaper changing table. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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. Visual checks on sleeping infants were not documented and they were not maintained. The most recent sleep checks on file had various dates in 2020. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in space #2. Three (3) infants were enrolled. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. Two (2) children's files did not contain an acknowledgement that the parent received a copy of the safe sleep policy. The enrollment dates for these infants were February 21, 2023, and April 3, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff with a hire date of July 25, 2022, did not have a medical report on file. One (1) staff with a hire date of November 7, 2022, did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The white Ford van used to transport children had a tag and inspection that expired April 30, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The white van used to transport children with a tag expiration date of June 2023, did not contain a first aid kit or a fire extinguisher. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tread on the rear tires on the white van with the tag expiration date of April 2023, were less than 2/32 of an inch. The tread on all four tires on the white van with the tag expiration date of June 2023, were less than 2/32 of an inch. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Five (5) staff with the following hire dates: April 1, 2021, November 3, 2014, May 30, 2015, February 26, 2018, and December 28, 2018, did not have an updated annual staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled on April 3, 2023, did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
| 2023-05-31 | 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. Two (2) staff with hire dates of July 25, 2022, and November 8, 2022, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2022-06-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-06-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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