Description: Sterling is a wonderful place for adults and children to learn and grow. We believe and encourage the adults in our building to learn and grow in order to filter this desire into the children we serve. As the adults aim to grow, we provide educational opportunities that foster learning and growth experiences for the “whole child”. The children that enter this building are immersed with support and encouragement throughout their elementary years.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space B6 activity plan posted was dated for the week of December 4, 2023. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Space B5 refrigerator thermometer read 50 degrees. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Ceiling tiles were observed stained in Space B4, B5 and B6. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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. Two outlet were observed uncovered, one in space B4 and one in Space B3. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | 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. Nine staff have not updated their Emergency Information form since 2022. | |||
| 2023-12-14 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff employed in August 2022 has not completed the health and safety trainings within the first year of employment. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space B6 did not have a current activity plan posted, it was dated 1-26-23, it was corrected during the visit. Space B5 did not have a current activity plan posted. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. Space B4 and B3 did not have the interest center portion of the activity plan complete and posted. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. Space B4 the refrigerator door was not closed properly and the temperature read 55 degrees. Space B6 thermometer read 50 degrees. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. B5 bathroom tiles are in poor repair, around the floor drain the floor is cracking. The bathroom has a very strong urine odor. B3 does not have paper towels in the bathroom holder for children to use when washing hands. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. in B4 sixteen ceiling tiles are stained and three ceiling tiles are missing. It was reported the roof leaks. The wall by the bathroom door in Space 5 has drywall exposed where something was posted and removed taking the paint off the wall. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | 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. Two Lysol Disinfectant Spray were observed stored on top of the file cabinet in Space B5. | |||
| 2023-02-09 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. A sub was present in B5, she was not listed on the current Public School Off Site Verification form for Staff Records, nor did she have any paperwork for me to review on site. | |||
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