Description: YANCEY COUNTY HEAD START CENTER is a Five Star Center License in BURNSVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 94 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-05 | 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, there was an open bag of potting soil that stated on the bag “keep out of reach of children”. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-13 | 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 fire inspection was completed today (1/13/26), however, it was not an approved inspection. | |||
| 2026-01-13 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #2, there were drawers and a cabinet that had plastic items inside. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-23 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Two (2) staff substitutes that have been employed more than one year did not have an annual emergency medical care plan review per the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff hired on 7/26/23 last completed a health questionnaire on 3/27/23 per the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One (1) staff hired on 7/26/23 last completed an Emergency Information Form on 3/27/23 per the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2025-01-23 | Violation | 1825 | .0607(f) |
| All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Two (2) staff that have been employed for more than one year did not review the center EPR plan on an annual basis per the staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2024-01-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-26 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Both playground spaces have sections of the fence that measures lower than four (4) feet high. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #2, a drawer contained zip lock baggies containing various items, one of which was rubber band hair ties. | |||
| 2024-01-26 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under swings was dug out and did not measure 6 inches deep. | |||
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