Description: THE LEARNING LADDER ACADEMY is a Three Star Center License in FRANKLIN NC, with a maximum capacity of 34 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 2 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. The center had an infant in the class room with two to three-year old children. This facility license has the restriction for two- to twelve-year-old children. The five (5) month old infant was in the class with her mom who is the teacher. The teachers in home child care had not shown up that morning. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The metal plates leading up to steps on all levels of the play structures are bent and need to be bolted down flush with the play structure so children’s fingers cannot stick in them. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Notes: In space two (2) there were sixteen (16) children ages two to five-years old with one teacher. | |||
| 2023-12-12 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing under all slides and stair areas did not meet six inches of depth. Areas need to be fluffed and mulched. | |||
| 2023-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-19 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. A child was on his iPad sent by parents. Parents requested it be used to calm him down and during nap time. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The back fence is not secure to the wall. The house behind the wall has pets that can easily come through the 4 inch gap. The space is large enough for children to put hands , head and arms through. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Cement blocks on the playground are exposed with sharp edges. The blocks are stationary and are at the entrance the children use going to the playground. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing on playground under large structure measured 2 inches. Surfacing under small Structure measured 4 inches. | |||
| 2022-08-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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