Description: THE LEARNING PLACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC is a Four Star Center License in WINSTON-SALEM NC, with a maximum capacity of 77 children. This child care center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-12 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 1, the handle on the diaper table was broken, leaving the diaper table unable to be locked, and plastic diaper/wipe wrappers were accessible to children under two years of age, creating a potential choking hazard. Also in Space 1, the cord to a CD player was observed hanging loosely and accessible to children one year of age. In Space 3, a pointed piece of metal was observed to be sticking out from the wall near the Science Center and sharp to the touch. The facility has one playground that wraps around both sides and the back of the building. On the side of the building opposite the side with the shaded area, the fence post that is secured right next to the building leans out slightly, leaving a four-and-a-half inch gap and potential entrapment hazard. | |||
| 2023-06-12 | 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. In Space 1, a canister of disinfectant wipes labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed on a shelf less than five feet from the ground. In Space 2, a keychain with protective spray (either Mace or pepper spray) was observed in a drawer less than five feet from the ground in unlocked storage. | |||
| 2023-06-12 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The applications for two children enrolled and emergency contact information for three staff members were not included in the Ready To Go file. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-03 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no date on the lesson plan for space 2. There was no lesson plan for space 3. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu for December was still posted and the menu for January was not posted. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. There was no toilet paper or paper towels in the bathroom in space 3. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. The janitor closet containing cleaning supplies was unlocked and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. Two outlets in space 2 and 3 were not covered and within reach of children. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The infant Safe Sleep Policy was not posted in the infant room. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff person did not have a medical form on file. | |||
| 2023-01-03 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. There was no record of the staff having an emergency plan review on file. | |||
| 2022-08-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-18 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space 2, the teacher had not taken attendance for the day, however she corrected this during the visit. | |||
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