Description: "Small Blessings" is a Four Star Family CC Home License in SMITHFIELD NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Aerosol air freshener was stored on the back of the toilet in the bathroom the children use, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. Immunization records were not available for two children. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. Verification that the discipline policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1704 | GS 110-102 |
| Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file. Verification that the Summary was provided to a parent of every child enrolled was not available in one child's file. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Verification that the Written Plan of Care was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. | |||
| 2024-02-21 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Verification that the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was given to a parent of every child enrolled was not available for one child. | |||
| 2023-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-12 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. A fire drill was last completed on 4-14-23. A drill was not conducted during the month of May, 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 538 | .1718(a )(7)(C ) |
| The written schedule did not reflect daily opportunities for both free choice and guided activities. A written schedule was not available. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. baby powder was stored on the changing table, not in locked storage as required. | |||
| 2023-03-02 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. An outdoor inspection was not completed during February, 2023. | |||
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