Description: THE HOUSE OF LA'JOI is a Three Star Family CC Home License in WINSTON-SALEM 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 535 | .1718(a)(1) |
| The operator did not provide developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities which allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development on a daily basis. The operator did not have a variety of outdoor materials for children in care. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 1409 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) |
| Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The half-door with a latch leading to a small kitchenette used by Ms. Brooks to prepare meals was observed to be open upon my arrival. A canister of Clorox wipes, a plastic bag containing hand sanitizer, a larger bottle of hand sanitizer were observed in an unlocked cupboard beneath the kitchen counter less than five feet from the ground. The latched door had been covered with contact paper, which was observed to be peeling and accessible to children under three years of age, presenting a potential choking hazard. Beneath the changing table in the bathroom used by children, two plastic bags and two plastic diaper wrappers were observed accessible to children under two years of age. A roll of plastic trash bags was observed beneath the bathroom sink cupboard, accessible to children; Ms. Brooks removed these bags during the visit. One plastic bag with cotton balls was observed in a drawer of art materials accessible to children. Three plastic bags holding toy doctor’s kit equipment were observed less than five feet from the ground accessible to children; Ms. Brooks made each of these inaccessible to children during the visit. Ms. Brooks removed each of these bags and wrappers during the visit. One metal door barrier with a bolt at the top was observed to be rusting and leaned up against the wall by the trash can to the left of the entrance into the space designated for child care. Ms. Brooks removed this from the space during the visit. One green plastic drawer containing wooden blocks accessories was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. One outlet was observed without a safety cover next to the pack-and-play; Ms. Brooks corrected this during the visit. An empty power strip located in the kitchenette did not have safety covers over any of the outlets; Ms. Brooks made this area inaccessible to children during the visit. The fencing of the outdoor learning environment was observed to be heavily rusting; Ms. Brooks stated she does not own any of the fencing, aside from the small section of fencing that crosses her driveway. An open space beneath the sloped cement area at the front right side of the playground measured 4.75 inches high, creating a potential entrapment hazard. The plastic lattice surrounding the air conditioning unit was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch and/or becoming separated from the wooden posting in greater than ten areas. A plastic-coated cord was observed to be tangled and hanging on the inside of the playground gate, presenting a potential safety hazard. The First Aid kit was observed to contain alcohol wipes and an ice pack, all labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings. This kit was inaccessible to children, but Ms. Brooks placed the above items into locked storage during the visit. Greater than four bottles of liquid hand soap labeled Keep Out of Reach of children with additional warnings were observed beneath the cabinets under the bathroom sink in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2023-08-01 | Violation | 1739 | .1721(f)(7) |
| All records required shall be available during operating hours, for review by a representative of the Division. A medical report was not observed on file for two children enrolled. A Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not observed on file for two children enrolled. Safe sleep records were not available for review for one infant enrolled. A copy of the operator’s CBC qualification letter was not on file for review. Training certificates for Health and Safety training topic numbers 4 (Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic) and 6 (Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants) were not on file for review. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider failed to complete a first aid course before expiring after 12/4/22. | |||
| 2023-02-02 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The provider failed to complete a CPR course before expiring after 12/4/22. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-01 | 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. There are no monthly playground checks available for review. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from four children's parents or guardian to transport the child. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1103 | .1723(13) |
| For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. There is no photo of five children with the emergency information in the vehicle. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. There are no monthly fire drills available for review. | |||
| 2022-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-30 | Violation | 1997 | .1723(11) |
| Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher. | |||
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