Child Care Center
St Johns Early Education And Preschool
Waynesville, NC
· Haywood County
225 CHURCH STREET,
Waynesville, NC 28786
Quick Facts
Capacity
160 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 837-9155
Child Care Center
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
4455024
License Holder
SOUTHWESTERN CHILD DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, INC
Expired
Jan 22, 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
St. John’s Learning Center is a quality child care facility conveniently located in downtown Waynesville across from St. John’s Catholic Church. The center boasts wonderful outdoor playground space, spacious classrooms and educated staff. St. John’s philosophy is that each child is different and learns according to his individual abilities. Education is directed by the Creative Curriculum. Children with special needs are welcome and trained staff are available to work with them on site. The center functions much like an extended family and your child will feel at home right away. Visit the center today and experience the care and love that is St. John’s.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours7:00 am - 5:30 pm
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. It was reported today that children were present during the removal of the cork boards and a cork board was removed while children were nap in the classroom for children four through five years of age. It was reported that a worker from NEO Corporation was observed taking the removed piece of cork board and kicking it with his foot in order to break in half while children were napping. Carpets and curtains were not disposed of after the removal of the cork boards. Proper cleaning procedures were not followed after cork boards were removed. The air venation system was on and operating during the whole remediation process. | |||
| 2023-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-06 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While driving by the faclity it was observed that one teacher (KM) was sitting on the wooden stage on the playground with her back against the support pole and her legs out in front of her looking down at her phone. She was observed sitting there for twenty-two minutes while children ages two years of age played in the playground area behind her and in front of her. On the upper playground where the group of children ages three through five years of age were playing, one teacher was observed sitting on a table while the other teacher was on her phone while the children played in other areas of the playground not near the teachers. | |||
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. During my walk through of the classrooms it was noted that a teacher's school aged child was being cared for in the classroom for infants and one year old children. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The handrail at the steps children use to get to the large playground area is loose and not secure. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 886 | .0606(a)(5) |
| The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees. During today’s visit the classroom for infants through one year of age was 79 degrees due to the air conditioner system not working. Parents were contacted to come a pickup their infants due to not being able to meet the facility’s Safe Sleep Policy which states that classroom temperatures shall not exceed 75 degrees while children are napping. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In classroom for children age three through four years of age in the back of the classroom near the restroom the doorway had places of chipping and peeling paint. In the classroom for children ages four through five year of age there were several areas throughout the classroom in which the paint was peeling off the walls and shelves. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 820 | .0604(h) |
| A person(s) was smoking in a vehicle used to transport children or on the premises of the child care center.Upon arrival to the center, I witnessed a staff member smoking in a vehicle in the parking lot of the center. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The Emergency Medical Care plan was not reviewed annually with staff member PH. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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. The medical report on file for staff member RL is dated 5/6/21 and was older than twelve (12) months at the date of hire, 10/11/22. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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 member PH did not update Emergency Information annually. The most recent Emergency information form was dated 10/25/21. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff member AP (hire date 11/3/22) received orientation after the first six weeks of employment on 12/20/22. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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 Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not reviewed annually with staff member PH. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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. Two (2) staff members, AP and ML, signed the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement after the date of employment. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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. Staff member ES did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90) days of employment. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan available for review, | |||
| 2022-02-25 | 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. A fire inspection was conducted on February 14, 2022 however, there were two (2) areas marked no and we could not accepted the fire inspection as passed. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In the classroom for children ages two through four years of age and in the classroom ages four through five there were no paper towels accessible and or toilet paper accessible in the restroom for the children. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the larger playground the black fence was rusty and the paint was peeling off of in several areas. On the infant/ toddler playground there were two (2) holes that were considered tripping hazards. There were also rust spots on the fence. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Outside on the large playground the area needs as a lot of natural debris just as leaves and pine needles. The area outside of the Pre-K classroom and the three-year-old classroom as a lot of leaves, trash and toys and needs to be cleaned. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | 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. In the classroom for ages one through two years of age there were paper plates stored in the plastic wrapping in a low unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In classroom for children ages one through two years of age and in classroom for children ages two through four years of age there were toaster ovens on the cabinets that measured less than five (5) feet, which made them accessible to children. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | 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 staff member did not complete First Aid training prior to expiration date. | |||
| 2022-02-25 | 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 staff member did not complete CPR training prior to expiration date. | |||
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