Description: VALMEAD BASIC PRESCHOOL/MORE AT FOUR is a Five Star Center License in LENOIR NC, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-20 | 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 breakfast and snack menu were not posted. | |||
| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-19 | 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 #2, a bottle of liquid "Wite-Out" was stored in the top drawer of the plastic "Sterilite" container on the desk used by the lead teacher. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-03 | 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. One (1) child's file did not contain a parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 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. In space #1, one (1) electrical outlet was not covered with a safety plug under the Smart Board. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 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, one (1) bottle of Aveeno lotion with multiple warnings was stored in an unlocked plastic drawer on the teacher's desk. In space #2, one (1) aerosol can of Multipurpose adhesive spray was stored in the top drawer of the unlocked filing cabinet. One (1) bottle of Cherry Blossom scented hand and body cream with multiple warnings was stored in the third drawer of the unlocked filing cabinet. The bathroom between space #1 and space #2 had a cabinet with hazardous items stored and a child safety lock was used to "lock" the cabinet. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 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. One (1) bottle of Walgreen's Ibuprofen was stored in an unlocked plastic drawer located on the teacher's desk. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1832 | .0801 (a)(5) |
| Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns. One (1) child's application did not list the health care needs for the medical action plan posted and prescribed medication. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. One (1) child's file did not contain a statement regarding smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2022-05-03 | 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. One (1) child's medication authorization for a chronic illness was dated September 24, 2021. | |||
| 2021-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2021-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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