Description: SMART KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #9 is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 160 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 319 | .0713(a)(10), (c) & (f)(3); .2818(e) |
| Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio worksheet did not accurately reflect the staff/child ratio being followed in three (3) Meck Pre-K classrooms. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Authorization for one (1) diaper cream had expired as of 1/2/24. | |||
| 2024-01-11 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The EPR Plan completed on a template provided by the Division was not available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. While in Space 2A I observed a large Zaxby drink on the counter, the teacher informed me it was her fruit drink. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-14 | 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. Two staff did not recertify in First Aid, theirs expired in March 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | 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. 2 staff have not recertified in CPR, they expired in March 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During today's visit, I observed twenty-six children, ranging in age of 4-9 years old, in Space 7 with two staff. The maximum group size is 25 children. | |||
| 2023-06-14 | 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 staff employed more than 90 days has not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 419 | GS 110-91(12) |
| Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care. The infant activity plan posted was not developmentally appropriate. For instance adding sponges and large and small paint brushes to the art center or having infants use flash cards are not developmentally appropriate activities. | |||
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The teachers and staff that run this school are excellent! They show that they really care about the kids. I would recommend this Center for any child starting out in Pre-K. And they are in a very safe location for the kids.