Description: At Spanish for fun! we utilize a mix of a total Spanish immersion curriculum, an international curriculum and the creative curriculum of North Carolina developed around using a play-based philosophy as well as paying close attention to each child's social emotional state by exposing them to all 5 love languages (based off of the research done by Dr. Gary Chapman). A play based philosophy means we believe that children naturally engage in and enjoy play as a way of learning on their own terms and at their own pace. Our job as teachers is to provide a safe and nurturing environment and guide them with developmentally appropriate activities and create opportunities for them to explore and learn through play. It is our goal to provide a supportive atmosphere that will encourage each child to develop physically, socially, emotionally, and cognitively. Our curriculum is taught entirely in Spanish, children will learn Spanish in a fun natural way. Our students will not only be exposed to the language but to the whole culture,which will inspire them to explore a world beyond their own.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-12 | 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 operation received a fire inspection 2/1/24 but it was not approved due to corrections needed. The last approved fire inspection was completed 1/30/23. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. An annual health questionnaire had not been completed for several employee files reviewed. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Staff emergency information had not been updated annually for several employee files reviewed. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | 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 employee files reviewed had no renewed CPR training prior to its expiration. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. 3 staff did not renew ITS-SIDS training prior to its expiration. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The operation's EPR plan was last updated 1/23/23. | |||
| 2023-08-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-14 | 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. 1 staff was observed to be missing a medical report prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-13 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One emergency medication authorization was observed to have exceeded the 6 month authorization period. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-22 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. This was not on file for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2022-02-22 | 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. This was not on file for one child enrolled. | |||
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SFF is an incredible place. It is so apparent that everyone from the director, to the teacher, the cook, and the assistants all care about my children. The teachers are so caring and attentive, as well as educated. I feel like my kids are not only learning spanish, but have a solid academic start as well. I'm thrilled with the place and drive 30 minutes each way to give my kids this opportunity.
We are so happy we chose SFF for daycare and pre-school. The teachers are so thoughtful and caring and our kids have grown in so many areas. In fact, it's amazing when our 3 year old says something in Spanish and then she shares with us what it means in English. Our 1 year old also has a great time each day and runs to the teachers upon arrival. Give SFF a try and you too will have a pleasant experience.