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Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space #S4, and N5 was dated 10/30/23 - 11/3/23. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles in space N1 and N2 did not have the current date. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The Explores playground the sand box had a large rock and a pipe that was potentially hazardous. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | 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. Surge protectors had uncovered outlets in space # S1 and N 1. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Three containers of Aquaphor in space N5 was expired. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space S4 authorization to administer medication for an epi pen expired on 9/23. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member that started employment on 9/23/21 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicion of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2023-11-08 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One staff member that started employment on 9/23/21 did not complete the health and safety training | |||
| 2023-10-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-05-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space S3 and N7 the activity plan was not posted. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. A bottle in space S2 was not labeled. | |||
| 2023-05-10 | 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 following medication had expired dates; Aquaphor, Diaper Rash Paste, Destin, Butt Paste, and Think Baby Sunscreen. | |||
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Outstanding childcare and right on Duke's campus. I work at the medical center and have my 3 children at TLS. I feel that they are well taken care of and that the teachers are excellent. From the babies up to the pre-K kids, the children have tons of activities, excellent food (amazing chefs!), and overall our experience has been outstanding. I cannot imagine sending our children anywhere else!
The positive: I really liked the teachers at this school, and felt they tried very hard and loved the kids. The negative: The school lost a three year old student in the woods during an outing. The child was later found by a stranger and brought to the local police department. The school continues to take children on these "hikes" regardless of this experience, so take this into consideration when you are asked to sign a permission slip for outings.