The Growing Tree - Wilson NC Five Star Center License

1705 SOUTH WEST TARBORO STREET , WILSON NC 27893
(252) 399-8438

About the Provider

Description: It is with a great deal of pride that we welcome your family to The Growing Tree. Within the doors of Wilson Medical Center's child care center, you will find laughter, learning, and a spirit of commitment to the best possible care for your child. We believe that the early years of a child's life are very important ones. We hope that the programs and people at The Growing Tree will have a positive influence on the adults your children will become. We are privileged to have a part in your child's development and to be partners with you in the adventure of parenting. As partners, communication will be the key to our success.

Additional Information: Five Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 98000188
  • Capacity: 150
  • Age Range: 0 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • District Office: North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
  • District Office Phone: (919) 662-4499 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type Violations Rule
2023-04-06 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-03-23 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-03-23 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Adequate supervision was not provided for three children using the restroom across the hall from the classroom for approximately two to three minutes.
2023-03-23 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Tree roots were extended above ground posing a tripping hazard and a bolt was protruding from the black border enclosing the surfacing around the play equipment on the playground at building #2. The black border enclosing the play equipment on playground #1 was cracked creating openings and sharp edges.
2023-03-23 Violation 1123 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a)
All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The covering on the passenger seat behind the driver was torn exposing the interior padding on bus #19.
2022-10-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-10-21 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A bottle of Dermasil lotion with labeled keep out of reach of children was in an unlocked drawer below 5ft. in Space # 3. A cracker container with toys was on a shelf below 5ft. in Space #8.
2022-10-21 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 grocery bags were observed in spaces accessible to children in Space #3.
2022-10-21 Violation 1048 .1102(c)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one staff member renewed First Aid training on or before the expiration date of 7/2/2022.
2022-10-21 Violation 1049 .1102(d)
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation was not on file to verify one staff member renewed CPR training on or before the expiration date of 7/2/2022.
2022-10-21 Violation 1065 .1102(f)
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The caregiver working in the infant classroom did not renew IT'S SIDS training on or before the expiration date of 9/18/2022.
2022-04-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2022-04-01 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 grocery bags were stored in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children under age 3 in Space #4.
2022-04-01 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's personal bag was observed on a cubby accessible to children in Space #8, bolts were protruding from the black border enclosing surfacing on the playgrounds 1 and 2, water hoses were lying on the ground playground #1, tree roots were protruding from the ground posing tripping hazards on playground #2 and a metal rake was stored in space accessible to children on playground # 1.
2021-10-22 Unannounced Inspection Yes

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