Description: THE KIDDIE COTTAGE, LLC is a One Star Center License in WILMINGTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 199 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.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-25 | 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. White Out was observed unlocked in space 6 (pink) and hand sanitizer was not stored at least 5 feet out of reach in space 3 (orange). | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Diaper creams in space 7 (farm) were not stored 5 feet out of reach or in a locked container. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | 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. An epi-pen in space 1 (purple) was not in it's original labeled container. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. Diaper creams for four (4) children in space 5 (blue) were not returned after the course of the treatment or the written authorization had expired. Diaper cream in space 8 (jungle) was not returned after the course of the treatment. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Staff are not consistently marking infants sleep positions on their safe sleep records. | |||
| 2024-03-25 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. A Tropical Smoothie cup was observed in space 3 (orange), a Taco Bell and a Chick-Fil-A cup were observed in the bus used to transport children. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-18 | Violation | 108 | G.S. 110-91(14) |
| The operator made an effort to falsify information. The compliance letter dated November 11, 2024, stated that the facility will remind staff of the no dog policy and that no animals would be permitted in the building. On March 18, 2024, a dog was observed in space 12 (desert) with the group of children 4-5 years of age. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | 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. Trash and rotten food was observed on the preschool/school aged playground (outdoor space 5). | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Violation | 9999 | |
| Although the facility is being sprayed monthly, dead roaches were observed in space 4 (yellow) and space 6 (pink) under the refrigerators and staff reported on-going issues with roaches; therefore, the measures being taken are not effectively working. Also, a dead rat was found on the infant playground, (outdoor space 4) and discarded by a staff member. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b). | |||
| 2024-03-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-12 | 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. Plastic bags were accessible to children under the age of three in space 1 (purple) and space 4 (yellow). | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Two new staff files were not made available for review at the start of my visit. The administrator took the files home. She was able to scan and email them to me during the visit. | |||
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