The Village At Rainbow Station - Charlotte NC Five Star Center License

9829 PROVIDENCE ROAD WEST , CHARLOTTE NC 28277
(704) 909-4525

About the Provider

Description: Rainbow Station is unlike any other childhood education facility you’ve ever experienced. We offer an early childhood education program that includes:

Developmentally appropriate curriculum
Learning center focus
Field trips and extracurricular activities
Summer camp
Convenient hours
Teachers certified in CPR/first aid
Hot, nutritious meals and snacks
Registered nurses on staff
Family support philosophy

Additional Information: One Star Center License

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 60002957
  • Capacity: 246
  • Age Range: 3 through 12
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • 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
2024-01-11 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-01-11 Violation 106 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a)
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility has not had an annual fire inspection completed, the last inspection was conducted on 11/4/2022.
2024-01-11 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. The wall in the café, by the trash can, was observed to be dirty with spattered ketchup, milk and food from throwing trash and food away.
2024-01-11 Violation 721 G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b)
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A rusted wheel barrel was observed stored in the corner of the play yard, this was removed during the visit. Cabinet doors in the café were observed with the trim peeling away and the practical board exposed.
2024-01-11 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three staff employed more than one year have not had their annual review or completed or discussed their annual staff development plan.
2024-01-11 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. One group leader working with School age children, hired 7/27/2023 has not completed BSAC training.
2024-01-11 Violation 1899 .1103(b)
Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Four staff have not completed health and safety training within five years of complete previous health and safety training.
2023-07-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-07-18 Violation 620 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a)
All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Space 10 it was observed that two (2) ceiling tiles had visible stains due to water damage.
2023-07-18 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. It was also observed that one child with a documented allergy did not have emergency medication present. The parent was contacted and provided a written statement detailing their personal preference in regard to the allergy. This was considered corrected during the visit.
2023-07-18 Violation 832 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a)
There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. In Space 3 it was observed that the posted Emergency Medical Care Plan list a prior staff member as a person responsible for providing care in the event of an emergency.
2023-07-18 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 5 it was observed that a container of Mosaic Sand Tile Grout with with the warning ‘Keep out of reach of children’ accompanied by other warnings being stored in an unlocked cabinet.
2023-07-18 Violation 1245 10A NCAC 09 .2809(a)
For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft indoors and 75 sq. ft outdoors for one-third of the total number of the total licensed capacity, or at least 35 sq. ft. indoors and 75 sq. ft. outdoors for the total licensed capacity. It was also observed in Space 3 that the space was licensed for a maximum capacity of seven (7) children but there were eleven (11) children present in the space.
2023-07-18 Violation 1811 .0604(u);.0302(d)(8)
Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills (shelter-in-place/lockdown) were reviewed, and it was observed that an emergency drill was scheduled to be conducted in March of 2023 but did not occur until May 2023. This was considered corrected during the visit.
2023-07-18 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. Emergency medication was monitored, and it was observed that one child with a documented allergy had Benadryl listed on his medical action plan but did not have a completed permission to administer form on file.

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