Child Care Center
Starting Point Child Development Center
Edenton, NC
· Chowan County
1891 OCEAN HIGHWAY SOUTH,
Edenton, NC 27932
Quick Facts
Capacity
60 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
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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
72000060
License Holder
STARTING POINT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER INC
Expired
Aug 11, 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
STARTING POINT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Child Care Center in EDENTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 60 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding plan on file for LR, was not signed by the parent. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | 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. In space 2, a container of Trueliving Disinfectant was stored 5 feet above the floor but not in locked storage. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | 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. The Mupirocin Ointment USP 2% for KC was not stored in a pharmacy box. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report completed on 11/8/23 for TO, did not include the child’s last name or the facility ID number. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. On playground #2, there was a broken planter box with nails protruding. On playground #3, there was standing water from the AC unit. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. B Navarro, hired on 7/10/23, had a Health Questionnaire on file dated 10/24/23. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | 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. B Navarro, hired on 7/10/23, had an Emergency Information Form dated 7/26/23. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. In the file for TO, the Discipline Policy did not include the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application for LR did not include information on the child’s fears and particular behaviors. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 1878 | .0803(1)(c ) |
| A drug or medicine was administered in a manner not authorized by the child's parent, physician or other authorized health professional. The Permission to Administer Medication form stated that the medication was to be administered after lunch and before nap. A. Wiltrout came to the office, with the child, before lunch and applied the ointment. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | 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. B. Navarro, hired on 7/10/23, did not complete the training until 10/26/23. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-22 | 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. One staff member, hired on 6/6/23, had a TB test on file dated 7/26/21. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place drill was completed on 11/17/22, however the next dill was not completed until 4/14/23. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last drill documented on the Emergency Drill Log was dated 4/14/23. Documentation of a drill for May 2023 was not available for review. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | 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. One staff member, hired on 6/6/23, did not have a report on file and available for review. | |||
| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 218 | 10A NCAC 09 .1402(d) |
| Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded. The shade sail had been removed and not replaced. No other shade area was provided. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-e) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. The staff member in space 5, stepped out of the room to speak with the director. Four children, three (3) years of age, were in the room alone while eating lunch. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff member in space 5, stepped out of the room while four (4) children, three (3) years of age, were in the room eating lunch. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 618 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(b) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage. In space 1, packages of diapers were placed on the changing table while the provider sorted them and put them away. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | 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. Hand sanitizer and hand lotion were stored on a shelf below 5 feet from the floor in space 2 and space 6. A container of Lysol aerosol spray disinfectant was located 5 feet above the floor in the unlocked office. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation for the months of February 2022, May 2022, and September 2022 were not available for review. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | 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. One staff member, hired on 2/21/22, had a TB test on file that was dated 9/26/19. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two files, out of 5 reviewed, did not have a medical report on file within 30 days. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Two files, out of 5 reviewed, did not have documentation of the date of enrollment. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One file, out of 5 reviewed, did not have documentation on file. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member, hired on 2/1/21, did not have documentation on file to verify completion of all required trainings. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | 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. One file, out of 5 reviewed, did not have documentation on file. | |||
| 2022-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-04 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. The posted menu stated that donuts were served for breakfast. | |||
| 2022-02-04 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Documentation did not verify that a drill had been completed in January 2022. | |||
| 2022-02-04 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In space 2, one infant, who could hold their own bottle, was placed in a bouncy seat for feeding. | |||
| 2022-02-04 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space 2, a set of bottles were placed near a name label attached to the refrigerator shelf, but were not individually labeled and dated. | |||
| 2022-02-04 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation did not verify that a drill had been completed in January 2022. | |||
| 2022-02-04 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Sheets on three infant mattresses were loose and posed a suffocation hazard. | |||
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