St. Gerard House - The Grotto Therapeutic Center
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A daily schedule was not posted. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There is exposed concrete at several areas around the fence and at the base of the concrete path. There are exposed nails at the base of the wooden walkway and splintering wood. One (1) tree had a branch at child's level that was sharp. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One (1) electric outlet was uncovered in the resource room. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 837 | .0802(a)(1)(A-B); |
| The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care. The alternate person listed on the EMC is no longer employed. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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. One (1) can of Febreze in an aerosol can was stored in the bathroom unlocked. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Neosporin, Benadryl, and Bengay Instant Cold Pack was located in the first aid kit in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One (1) Desitin ointment was not accompanied with a parent permission to administer. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | 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. Seven (7) staff received 5.5 hours of orientation within the first 2 weeks of employment. | |||
| 2026-04-29 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Seven (7) staff were not linked to the ABCMS roster. | |||
| 2025-10-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1025-054L |
| 2025-10-14 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The incident report from 8/20/25 was documented on an incident log not provided by the Division as required. | |||
| 2025-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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