Five Star Center License
✓ Licensed
Whitted School
Durham, NC
· Durham County
1210 SAWYER STREET,
Durham, NC 27707
Quick Facts
Capacity
157 children
Age Range
3 through 5
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
32002193
Expired
Nov 29, 2018
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
WHITTED SCHOOL is a Five Star Center License in DURHAM NC, with a maximum capacity of 157 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 3 through 5. The provider does not participate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-09 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-10 | 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 child in space #1 and space #2 had a bottle of "PediaSure" Inside the cuddy without being labeled with a name and date. | |||
| 2023-10-10 | 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 and space #6 Lysol and Clorox wipes were not stored in a locked cabinet and not accessible to children children. | |||
| 2023-10-10 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space #3 Benadryl and Albuterol was not accompanied by signed and dated written instruction from the prescribing physician or health care professional. | |||
| 2023-10-10 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report was not completed and on file for the bruises/scratches under a child's eye that was observed at drop-off. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's purse in classroom #5 on the floor by the desk and not stored or locked up out of the children's reach. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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. Four staff members did not have current First Aid Certificates on files to review during today's visit. One staff member certification expired January 28th, two expired March 23rd, and one expired April 14, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-25 | 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. Four staff members did not have current CPR Certificates on files to review during today's visit. One staff member certification expired January 28th, two expired March 23rd, and one expired April 14, 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-01 | 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. A current fire inspection was not available for review during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-02-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's purse in classroom #7 was in the chair behind the desk and not stored 5ft high or locked up out of the children's reach. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a). | |||
| 2023-02-01 | 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. Sanitizing and disinfectant wipes were not stored in a locked room or cabinet in space #3, space #5, and space #7. | |||
| 2022-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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