Description: Shepherd is a quality small child care facility located near downtown Sylva. The center boasts a quaint home-like atmosphere for children and families seeking an alternative to a large child care program. Children with special needs are welcome and trained staff are available to work with them on site. Staff are experienced and educated in the field of early childhood education and are ready to make your child’s preschool experience the best it can be. Stop by Shepherd Learning Center today to see the loving care, the nurturing atmosphere and meet the dedicated staff. All we need is your child to complete the picture of great early learning!
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-10 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was not a no smoking and tobacco restriction sign posted on the entrance to the center. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Staff and Training worksheets were not received within the required time frame. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. Upon my arrival children under one year of age were outside on the playground with children age two years of age. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for children ages three through 4 years old the activity plan was dated February 01, 2022. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The menu posted was from January. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | 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. Outside on the playground areas the toys were covered with mud, mold and sand. On the larger playground there was a broken board on the wooden picnic table. The outdoor area the older childnre use to access the playground area has overgrown weeds, broken toys and a dirty storage bin filled with dirty toys. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | 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. In the classroom for children ages one year of age there were two (2) electrical outlets left uncovered below the shelf closet to the two year old room. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. There was no written emergency medical care plan available for review. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | 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 the classroom for children one year of age there were batteries, disinfectant wipes and razor blades stored on an open shelf closest to the entrance to the two year old room. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | Violation | 1744 | 10A NCAC 09 .2903(a) |
| A minimum of one staff who holds a NC B-K Continuing or Initial License; a NC Initial or Continuing Professional License with a B-K or Preschool Add-on; NC Lateral Entry B-K License; NC Residency B-K License; or a NC Emergency B-K License, was not available to provide program oversight and supervision for any caregivers in classrooms serving children ages birth to three years. There was no one on staff that meets the requirements listed above. | |||
| 2022-02-10 | Violation | 1749 | .2903(g) |
| The center administrator did not have a Level III North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential and two years work experience with children with developmental delays or disabilities. There was no one on staff that meets the requirements listed above. | |||
| 2021-02-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2021-02-19 | 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 members did not complete the required training within the required timeframe. J. Mathis, A. Shuler | |||
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