Description: W.A. BESS ELEMENTARY PRE-KINDERGARTEN is a Five Star Center License in GASTONIA NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. No Emergency Medical Care Plan was completed, or posted/on file. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The First Aid certification for one (1) staff member, employed on August 17, 2020, expired on January 13, 2023. The First Aid certification for one (1) staff member, employed on August 17, 2020, expired on February 17, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The CPR certification for one (1) staff member, employed on August 17, 2020, expired on January 13, 2023. The CPR certification for one (1) staff member, employed on August 17, 2020, expired on February 17, 2023. | |||
| 2022-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-26 | 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. Four (4) packets of ReliOn Alcohol Swabs and one (1) packet of Safetec Antiseptic Bio Hand Cleaner, all with multiple warnings, were in an unlocked First Aid Kit located in the unlocked top drawer to the right of the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2021-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2021-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2021-05-06 | 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. Two (2) staff members did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. | |||
| 2021-05-06 | 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. One (1) container of Members Mark Disinfecting Wipes with multiple warnings was on a shelf on top of the counter to the left of the classroom bathroom. | |||
| 2020-09-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2020-09-15 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. On the playground used by NC Pre-K Children, active fire ant hills were observed along the outer perimeter of the bike track, along the fence line inside the playground near the sidewalk, along the border around the stationary play equipment, and around the pavers to the right of the gate as you enter the playground. One (1) child was bitten by multiple fire ants during today's visit. | |||
| 2019-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2019-09-19 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. In Space #111, the Lead Teacher did not complete all of the required Health and Safety Trainings within the first year of hire. | |||
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