Description: SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY PREK is a Five Star Center License in GASTONIA NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-13 | 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. One (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray and one bottle of Febreze Air Mist April Fresh Downy Scent, both with multiple warnings, were on a shelf in the unlocked storage closet. One (1) bottle of Bic Cover-It Correction Fluid, with multiple warnings, was on top of the cubbies to the right of the classroom entrance. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There were no playground inspections on file for March 2023, April 2023, May 2023, June 2023, or July 2023. | |||
| 2024-02-13 | Violation | 1764 | .3005(a) |
| A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry. One (1) child, enrolled on August 30, 2023, did not have a health assessment on file. | |||
| 2023-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-30 | 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. No children have been signed in or out of the facility since the school year began on August 21, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | 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. One (1) container of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the light table. One (1) aerosol can of Homebright Disinfectant Spray, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet to the right of the exit door which leads to the playground. One (1) bottle of Clorox Disinfecting Bleach, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked cabinet under the handwashing sink. Five (5) containers of Members Mark Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) can of Valspar Ultra Interior Paint and Primer, one (1) bottle of Baby Love by Personal Care Baby Oil, one (1) bottle of Febreze Air Original Gain Scent, one (1) aerosol can of Great Value Disinfectant Spray, five (5) cans of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, and six (6) containers of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, all with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked storage closet in the classroom. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | 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. One (1) bottle of Welby Ibuprofen Tablets was in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the light table. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. The Assistant Teacher, J. Huggins, who was present in the classroom and caring for children during the visit, did not complete the process for a criminal background check. | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The Assistant Teacher, J. Huggins, who was present in the classroom and caring for children during the visit, did not have a qualifying letter on file. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-14 | 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 February 6, 2023, one (1) child was not signed in and thirteen (13) children were not signed out. On February 7, 2023, thirteen (13) children were not signed in and fourteen (14) children were not signed out. On February 8, 2023, fifteen (15) children were not signed in and sixteen (16) children were not signed out. On February 9, 2023, thirteen (13) children were not signed in and fourteen (14) children were not signed out. On February 10, 2023, fifteen (15) children were not signed in and fifteen (15) children were not signed out. | |||
| 2023-03-14 | 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. One (1) bottle of Clorox Bleach, one (1) container of Great Value Disinfecting Wipes, and one (1) aerosol can of Great Value Disinfecting Spray, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked cabinet behind the handwashing sink. | |||
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