Description:
Step by step in homedaycare is a five star daycare located by Harrisburg and Mint Hill!! We provide a structured academic day with lots of play!! I provide breakfast, lunch and snack! Open Monday-Friday with most of the major holidays closed!! My ratio is 1:8!! We use funshine express curriculum which I teach basic sign language and basic Spanish words!! Would love for you to join our daycare family!! Call me at 704-5017256!! I have been working with children for 20yrs!
I do provide transportation to and from!! There is a $50 fee weekly!!
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. In the childcare space it was observed that there was an aerosol can of disinfectant stored on a shelf. It was also observed in the kitchen there was one container of Superglue with the warning Keep out of the reach of children being stored in an unlocked drawer and an aerosol can of insect spray was being stored in an unlocked lower cabinet. | |||
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. It was observed that there were nine (9) electrical outlets on the path of travel not covered with safety plugs when not in use. | |||
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 929 | G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) |
| Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan. In the childcare space it was observed that there was an activity plan posted with activities listed for children between the ages of three and five years of age. There were no activities or activity plan available for younger children. | |||
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. It was observed that one (1) child did not have a signed permission to transport form on file. | |||
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 1544 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The last sanitation inspection was completed 12/2/22. This did not occur annually, as required. | |||
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 1876 | .1714(e ) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The Emergency Response and Preparedness Plan/Ready to Go File was reviewed and it was observed to not contain all updated information as required. | |||
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. It was observed that there was a clear plastic bag stored on the floor in the hallway adjacent to the childcare space and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 2030 | .1719(a)(11) |
| Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. It was observed that two (2) children did not have signed statements acknowledging they had discussed the facility’s non-smoking policy on file, as required. | |||
| 2023-12-15 | Violation | 2048 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719(a)(7) |
| Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care. In the kitchen there was one container of Superglue with the warning Keep out of the reach of children being stored in an unlocked drawer. It was observed that there were three (3) bottles of disinfecting cleaner, a bottle of Windex glass cleaner, a container of Clorox wipes, and multiple bags of dishwashing pods, all with the warning Keep out of the reach of children accompanied by other warnings was being stored in an unlocked lower cabinet. A container of Clorox wipes with multiple warnings on the label was also observed stored on a counter in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. A Lysol Disinfectant spray was accessible in the child care area. | |||
| 2023-06-27 | Violation | 1804 | .1724(b) |
| Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. A safe sleep poster was not posted. | |||
| 2023-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-06 | Violation | 702 | .1719 (a) (1) |
| Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. Three (3) bottles of antifreeze/coolant, jumper cables, and a bottle of shampoo were located in the entry way accessible to children to the facility. | |||
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