Four Star Center License
The Learning Place Child Development Center, Inc
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
1120 EAST 29TH STREET,
Winston-salem, NC 27105
Quick Facts
Capacity
77 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Four Star Center License
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Historical licensing information
License Number
34001204
License Holder
THE LEARNING PLACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, Inc.
Expired
Aug 29, 2016
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
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.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One child enrolled did not have a time of arrival recorded. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 468 | .0510(d)(1) |
| When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In Space 2, only books were observed accessible to children in the literacy center. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 2, an open pack of construction paper wrapped in plastic and a plastic disposable art apron were observed to be accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 3, a rubber band bracelet kit intended for children of School Age was observed on an activity shelf accessible to children three to five years of age. On the playground, one cracked plastic flowerpot was observed to be sharp to the touch in two places. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | 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. The door to the laundry room was observed to be unlocked, with the key still in the lock. In Space 1, a staff member’s purse was observed on a counter less than five feet from the ground. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The medication authorization form signed by a parent for one prescription inhaler was expired. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | 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. The medication for one prescription inhaler expired in 10/2023. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | 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. A medical statement for one new employee who began work on 11/03/2023 was not observed on file. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The Emergency Information form for one new employee was not completed and signed until 12/05/2023. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 1445 | .2510(c) |
| All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. A BSAC certificate was not observed on file for one new employee who cares for children of School Age; this employee’s start date was 3/26/2023. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | 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 Ready to Go file did not contain applications for all children enrolled, staff contact information, or blank incident reports. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | 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. The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan had not been updated electronically since 7/12/2016. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The Shaken Baby Policy for one new employee was not completed and signed until 12/05/2023. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Documentation of receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not on file for two children enrolled. | |||
| 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 | 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 was not posted when I arrived, but was posted during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-18 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There was a long black cable within reach of children in space 3. Ms. Bradley cut the cable and disposed of it during the visit. | |||
| 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. | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-09 | 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. There was one bottle of ibuprofen for staff on a high shelf in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed for one staff member. This person was sent home during the visit and cannot return until this is completed. | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). One person's Criminal background check has expired. | |||
| 2022-02-09 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission for one child. | |||
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