Description: TERESA'S TREE OF KNOWLEDGE is a Five Star Family CC Home License in HENDERSON NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 518 | .1729(a)(3) |
| Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed first aid and CPR as described in Rule .1702(b)(2). Documentation was not available to verify the additional caregiver completed CPR and First aid training as required. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The window shield on a toy motorcycle was cracked exposing sharp edges, an unraveled water hose was laying across the yard leading to the fenced in play area, and standing water was observed in pots and toys on the playground. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | 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 can of air freshener in an aerosol dispensed can was observed on top of the file cabinet in space used by children. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Documentation was not available to verify outdoor play inspections were completed monthly using the forms supplied by the Division as required. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Two electrical outlets in the wall and surge protector under the desk in space used by children were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
| The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. A lock down or shelter-in-place drill was completed quarterly as required. The last drill completed was dated for September 14, 2022. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | 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. Documentation was not available to verify the program's EPR plan was reviewed annually as required. The last review date documented was May 4, 2017. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 1992 | .1706(r) |
| An infant was served formula, breast milk or other bottles that were labeled with another child's name. The bottle used to serve water to an infant enrolled was not labeled with the child's name and date. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 1993 | .1723(1) |
| Vehicle used for travel was not free of hazards such as but not limited to, torn upholstery, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch. The two tires on the passenger side of the red Nissan Rogue used for transport children did not meet the 2/32 of an inch tread requirement. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 2017 | .1714(f) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan with additional caregivers prior to them caring for children and/or on an annual basis. Documentation was not available to verify the operator reviewed the EPR plan with the additional caregiver annually as required. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 2023 | .1703(d)(2) |
| Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Documentation was not available to verify the operator renewed health and safety trainings within five years as required. Training certificates on file were date from March 2017 to May 2017. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 2036 | 0.1713 |
| The operator did not review the plan for emergency procedures with additional caregivers and substitutes prior to allowing them to care for children, and when the plan is revised. Documentation was not on file verifying the operator reviewed the programs emergency medical care plan with the additional caregiver as required. | |||
| 2022-12-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
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