Description: Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool is dedicated to creating an environment of open communication between parent, child, and caregiver, because we know that the education and care of the child begins and ends at home. We want your child to be happy while they are with us, and we want you to feel comfortable and confident with your choice of child care as you go about your day. And as parents, we want the same for your child as we do for ours - a place "just like home", away from home. At Smarty Pants Full Day Preschool, we offer your family the child care you need, with a home daycare feel and large center quality.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last approved annual Fire Inspection the facility has on file was conducted on March 17, 2023. This was due on or before March 16, 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Seven (7) children’s files were monitored today. It was observed that one child enrolled on 09/05/23 did not get the required acknowledgement statement or documentation for the receipt of the NC Summary of the Law completed until 09/13/23. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that a rug, a tarp and other debris were present and accessible to children. A carpeted ramp runner was observed on the ramp leading from the two-year-old classroom to the outdoor learning environment. It was visibly worn and there were rips present. There were also four (4) areas in the wooden rail located on the perimeter of the ramp and stairs that pieces are either beginning to separate or are missing and need to be repaired. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Space #2 and Space #3 radios were observed being stored shelves with the attached electrical power cords hanging down and accessible to children. This was brought to the staff members’ attention and corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. Emergency medication was monitored and it was observed that three (3) children had medication present that was not stored in its original container. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Emergency medication and topical ointment was monitored and it was observed that seven (7) children did not have completed permissions to administer medication forms on file. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored for the past twelve months. It was observed that an inspection was not on file for March 2024. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | 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. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Seven (7) children’s files were monitored today. It was observed that one child enrolled on 09/05/23 did not get the required acknowledgement statement or documentation for the receipt and discussion of the facility’s operational policies completed until 09/13/23. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. Seven (7) children’s files were monitored today. It was observed that one child that enrolled on 09/05/23 did not get the required acknowledgement statement or documentation for the discussion of the facility’s parent participation plan completed until 09/13/23. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Seven (7) children’s files were monitored today. It was observed that two children did not have completed emergency medical care information on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child, as required. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 1318 | .0802(d) |
| Medical authorization was not present on child's first day. It was observed that one child that enrolled on 09/05/23 did not have the required completed medical authorization information present on their first day. | |||
| 2024-04-10 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Seven (7) children’s files were monitored today. It was observed that one child that enrolled on 09/05/23 did not get the required acknowledgement statements or documentation for receipt of the facility’s discipline policy completed until 09/13/23. | |||
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We have been using Smarty Pants for the past 4.5 years and have been very happy with the level of care and attention provided by the teachers. Our child is sometimes sad to leave in the afternoon and looks forward to seeing teachers and friends each morning. This has always comforted us to know they are comfortable here and that it is a safe place where adults are treating kids properly. We also love that they aren't just babysitting all day; they actually teach things and do activities with the children to help them learn and grow. We will be sad to say goodbye when it's time to go to Kindergarten, but are thankful for the care provided over the years that has prepared our little one for the future!
I recently had to make a daycare change and was lucky enough to find Smarty Pants. We could not be more happy to have found this amazing facility. The director, Ms. Nyesha and staff instantly embraced our family and have made our mid year transition seamless. My almost 3 year old is very shy and reserved and it takes her a while to warm up to most new faces. To my surprise, she has this has not been the case as she has quickly become comfortable in her new school. Her teacher, Ms. Leah has been so supportive and loving. My daughter used to object to going to her previous daycare everyday (which is also a wonderful school). As we’ve made the transition to Smarty Pants she objected less and yesterday when we pulled into the parking lot she said, “ I go my new school, Mama” as a parent your first concern is that your child is safe and then you hope they are happy. I can not express my gratitude enough to this amazing humans that are keeping my little one safe and happy!
This daycare is Ghetto!!! I went to visit the school as a option being in the downtown area. It has a smell and the teachers DO NOT look up to par as far as their appearance. I did not get a good feeling from this daycare. Not all of the children we being supervised, all of them had untied shoes, runny noses. Not a good place for my child...Find another option.