Three Star Center License
Small Blessings Christian Child Development Center
Hayesville, NC
· Clay County
91 HICKORY STREET,
Hayesville, NC 28904
Quick Facts
Capacity
30 children
Age Range
0 through 5
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 389-4245
Three Star Center License
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Historical licensing information
License Number
22000027
License Holder
SOUTHWESTERN CHILD DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, INC.
Expired
May 19, 2023
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
SMALL BLESSINGS CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Three Star Center License in HAYESVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 30 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Two Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 703 | .0601(e) |
| Chairs and tables were not the appropriate height for the children using the items. The chairs and tables in space #2 were not the appropriate height for the children using the items. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was practiced 2/28/23. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The fire alarm system and pull station is not functioning. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | 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. One (1) staff hired on 11/21/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing First Aid Training. One (1) staff hired on 11/17/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing First Aid Training. One (1) staff hired on 12/15/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing First Aid Training. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | 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. One (1) staff hired on 11/17/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing CPR Training. One (1) staff hired on 11/21/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing CPR Training. One (1) staff hired on 12/15/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing CPR Training. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | Violation | 1245 | 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a) |
| For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. Children from spaces #1 and #2 were out on the porch during their outdoor time due to active precipitation. There were fourteen (14) children on the porch, space #4, that is approved for thirteen (13) children at 30 square feet per child. | |||
| 2023-04-03 | 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. One (1) staff hired on 11/17/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing the training. One (1) staff hired on 11/21/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing the training. One (1) staff hired on 12/15/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing the training. One (1) staff hired on 12/2/22 does not have documentation on file for successfully completing the training. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space #2 was dated 1/23/23 through 1/27/23. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There was not a parent medication authorization form for a child with asthma in space #2. The Ventolin JFA inhaler is kept on-site as an emergency medication. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 891 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a)(1-8) |
| The safe sleep policy did not contain the required information. The safe sleep policy does contain all the required information. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Per staff report, the fire drills are being practiced with an alarm sound from a cell phone, instead of with the fire alarm pull station as required. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | 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. Two (2) staff have a medical report on file that does not state the person is physically and emotionally fit to care for children. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 1315 | .0802(c)(3) |
| Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. A child with asthma in space #2 had no information listed on the application to include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 1316 | .0802 (c)(4) |
| Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. A child with asthma in space #2 did have any information listed to include information needed for safe medical treatment. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) child did not have any information on the application that would indicate that the child had any particular fears. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A medical action plan was not on file for a child with asthma. The Ventolin HFA Inhaler is kept on-site at the facility as an emergency medication. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-20 | 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. Three (3) of eight (8) children in space #1 were not documented with an arrival time. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. Two (2) written feeding plans did not include the parent signatures and were not dated when received by the center. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. There were two (2) feeding plans in space #3 that were not modified as the needs of the child changed. One (1) child was born in January 2022 with no updates to the feeding plan. One (1) child was born in April 2022 with no updates to the feeding plan. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The lattice on the two (2) outdoor porches had protruding splinters on the edges along the perimeter of the porches. The two (2) outdoor porches had peeling and chipping paint. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The two (2) gates on two (2) separate outdoor porches have gaps that measure four (4) inches. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was practiced on 12/1/22. A fire drill was not practiced in November 2022. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | 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 AuviQ in space #1 was not in the original labeled container and did not have the child's name on the medication. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #3, there were two topic diaper creams, Balmex and Boudreaux's Butt Paste, that did not include the criteria for administration due to multiple topicals being listed on the same form and all criteria being checked that did not apply to the diaper creams. In space #1, an AuviQ medication for an egg and tomato allergy did not have a medication administration authorization on file. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | 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. The AuviQ in space #1 expired on 10/6/22. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident log was not in use to log incident reports. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The child care operator does not comply with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission new mandatory standards for full-size baby cribs (16 C.F.R. part 1219) and/or non-full-size baby cribs (16 C.F.R. part 1220). There were six (6) cribs in space #3 that did not have the required certification on file to determine if they meet requirements. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application for employment was not on file for one (1) staff. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) child application did not include any allergies for the child and symptoms if applicable. | |||
| 2022-12-20 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One (1) staff file did not contain the signed acknowledgement. The staff was caring for children during the visit today. Refer to the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. During the summer months there were 38 children enrolled which exceeds capacity. These children were scheduled to come daily. Capacity is 35 and this can not be exceeded. Teachers reported their numbers to me. Currently on Friday if no one is absent they have Thirty-eight (38) children present and on Thursdays Thirty-seven (37). The fluctuation is in the infant room for two infants that only come a couple of days a week. | |||
| 2022-09-06 | 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. Children's sign in and out sheets were not kept up to date. Upon review some sign in sheets were missing or had no dates on them. | |||
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. After reviewing sign in and sign out sheets it was determined that in the mornings a combination of children including infants is gathered in space two (2). This number was Twenty-one (21) kids on the morning of August 23, 2022. The time frame was from 7:15-8:15. The youngest child was under one. | |||
| 2022-09-06 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A eighteen month old roamed from one class into an empty class. The floater was coming out of the kitchen to speak with me on the other side of the empty room. When I acknowledge the child she returned here to her class and the child's teacher said she would shut the door. The Teacher was unaware she had walked out. | |||
| 2022-08-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-16 | 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. Aerosol sunscreens were left on a bench on the outside porch. There was also an aerosol can on the playground that a child handed the teacher. | |||
| 2022-08-16 | 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. Diaper packaging and plastics bags were located under changing tables in the two year old classroom. | |||
| 2022-08-16 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One employee did not have Health questionnaire prior to employment. She started on 8/11/22 but medical statement was not received till 8/16/22. | |||
| 2022-08-16 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new employee started work prior to receiving her qualifying letter. Employees start date was 8/11/22 and her Qualifying letter was approved 8/15/22. | |||
| 2022-08-16 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Employee started on 8/11/22 but had no signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-07-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. After review of the Emergency Drill Log and Record it was observed that a fire drill had been marked completed and all required information was filled in including the time, time required to evacuate, number of people evacuated, method of notification, weather conditions, condition stimulated/problems and signature of person conducting drill for July 11, 2022. According to the record a fire drill was conducted at 8:00 am on July 11, 2022 with fourteen (14) children present and six (6) staff present. A teacher reported that the facility did not open today until 9:00 am due to some water entering the building from a storm the week prior and the kitchen renovation not being completed. The Administrator reported that the facility had been closed the week prior for the July 4th holiday, a kitchen renovation and to clean up after water had enter the building after a storm. The Administrator reported that the facility did not open until 9:00 am to give teachers sometime to get their classrooms back in order. When asked about the discrepancy between the time recorded on the fire drill report (8:00am) and the time the facility opened (9:00am) the Administrator reported that she completed the form on Friday July 8, 2022 because she was planning on conducting a fire drill on Monday morning. When asked about the number of children listed on the fire drill report the Administrator reported that she based that number on how many children she typically has on Mondays at 8:00am. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. According to the menu stated that child would be served green beans, white beans, apple slices, whole wheat pita bread and unflavored milk. Children were observed being served pepperoni pizzas on whole wheat pita bread, apple slices, green beans and unflavored milk. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Center was evacuated during a fire drill. Groups were returning to the building and two(2) children left the outdoor area and went into the building closing the door behind them. The staff did not have the ability to see or hear at all times and could not render assistance if needed. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 873 | 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) |
| Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. Administrator was not on Emergency Medical Plan and transported a child in her personnel car. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | 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. On May 31, 2022 a child was transported by the Administrator to the local health department to see the dentist. The Administrator used her personnel car to transport and her did not contain a first aid kit and/or fire extinguisher as required. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. On May 31, 2022 a child was transported by the Administrator, to the local health department to see a dentist without written permission from a parent. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During the visit two (2) two-year old children walked into an area from the playground with another class. This area was an enclosed deck. The gate had been locked behind them and they were playing with the older class until a Caregiver in the three and four-year old class they had entered told their teacher they were with the older class. The staff member supervising the two-year-old's was unaware they were missing and opened the gate and let them back to her side of the playground. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). Rita Long did not have a current Criminal Back ground check. It had expired on August 16, 2021. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. Laura Monkus and Rita Long did not have a current qualifying letter on site. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon arrival children were playing outside and having a water play day with a sprinkler. The facility has two playground areas divided by a chain length fence. One side is for the older group of children ages three to five years of age. The back side is used for children two to three years of age. It was observed that one (1) staff was on the back playground with eleven (11) two year old children. The staff to child ratio for this facility is one (1) staff to ten (10) children ages two (2) years of age. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. food served for lunch was different then what was provided. Menu was not changed prior to food being served. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(f)(h)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was no thermometer in the food serves kitchen where the children's food is prepared daily . | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Boards had splintering edges and rusty nails protruding from them on the ramp that children use daily to access the back two playgrounds. Lattice was missing from under the decking on playground one(1) . There is ample space for children to crawl under this space. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. Mr. Eraser was accessible to infant/toddler in space #1. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident Log was not provided and kept up to date for viewing. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. Plastics were located under the changing table in space #1 and were accessible to children in unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections for February, March, May and June of 2022 were Available for review. There were no others available. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. There was no safe sleep policy posted in space #1. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. Two-Year olds were told to use there words but then not taught how. They were asked to sit down for extended periods of time and spoken to in harsh tones. They were told they could not eat until they cleaned up. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. After review of all eight (8) staff files two (2) staff members (M.P. and T.T) did not have a medical statement prior to employment. Refer to the staff and training worksheet completed by the consultants during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. After review of all eight (8) staff members files two (2) staff members files did not contain a TB test result or screening. (M.P result was over twelve (12) months and T.T) Refer to the staff and training worksheet completed by the consultants during this visit. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. After review of all eight (8) staff files three (3) staff members (P.P, B.S. and A.M.) did not have an updated heath questionnaire. Please refer to the staff and training worksheets completed by the consultants during your visit. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The cook (R.L) did not have a file on site and available for review. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. After review of all eight (8) staff members files one (1) staff members had not completed any of the required sixteen hours of orientation within the required time frame. T.T was hired on February 09, 2022 and had not completed any of the required orientation for the first two (2) weeks or the first six weeks (6) weeks. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. One (1) teacher (TT) had not completed First Aid training. The Administrator (LM) did not have certification on file and available for review. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. One (1) teacher (TT) had not completed First Aid training. The Administrator (LM) did not have certification on file and available for review. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. After review of all eight (8) staff members files one (1) staff members had not completed any of the required sixteen hours of orientation within the required time frame. T.T was hired on February 09, 2022 and had not completed any of the required orientation for the first two (2) weeks or the first six weeks (6) weeks. M.P was hired on June 06, 2022, and had not completed any of the required orientation for the first two (2) weeks. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of all eight (8) staff files none of the eight (8) had an updated staff evaluation and staff development plan. Refer to the staff and training worksheet completed by the consultants during the visit. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. After review of all eight (8) staff members files two (2) staff members (M.P and T.T) did not have a signed and dated statement acknowledging that they had received a copy of a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. Shelter in place has not been practice since 12/6/21. There was no drill for March 2022 or June 2022. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. After review of all eight (8) staff members files three (3) staff members did not have documentation of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan review. (A.M. T.T and M.P.) Please refer to the staff and training worksheet completed by the consultants during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). In the classroom used for three-year olds and four year olds used for children there is a uncovered receptacle being used for diapers and papertowels used by children after washing hands. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. After review of all eight (8) staff members files one (1) staff file did not sign the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to caring for children. M.P hired on June 02, 2022 policy signed and dated June 25, 2022. Please refer to the staff and training worksheet completed by the consultants during today's visit. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. After review of all eight (8) staff files all information including personnel and medical was filed together in a three ring binder. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | 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. after review of all eight (8) staff members files one (1) staff member did not complete the required training listed above. T.T hired on February 2, 2022 and there was no record of the training being completed. Refer to the staff and training worksheet completed by the consultants during the visit. | |||
| 2022-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a gap of 7 inches under the the back gate. | |||
| 2022-05-02 | 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. Plastic bags were under changing table in two (2) years old classroom. | |||
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