Yourlinda's Home Day Care
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 712 | 10 A NCAC .1719(a)(22) |
| Footings that anchor the outdoor equipment were exposed. **The footings at the base of the playground structure has exposed concrete surrounding the base of the structure.** | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. **Attendance was observed not properly dated with this weeks/months documentation.** | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 1103 | .1723(13) |
| For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. | |||
| 2026-06-02 | Violation | 1887 | .1719(a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser were not in their original container or in another labeled container, used according to manufacturer's instructions. **Bleach and cleaning products were observed stored on the floor of the kitchen.** | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. The storage closet for which is used to store hazardous products was observed unlocked. This was corrected immediately during the visit. | |||
| 2025-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The providers First-Aid training expired 12/2024. | |||
| 2025-02-18 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The providers CPR training expired 12/2024. | |||
| 2024-06-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-20 | Violation | 712 | 10 A NCAC .1719(a)(22) |
| Footings that anchor the outdoor equipment were exposed. The concrete footings around the play structure were exposed. | |||
| 2024-06-20 | Violation | 2019 | .1703(a)(5) |
| Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame. The training was not completed by 12/23/23. | |||
| 2024-06-20 | Violation | 2023 | .1703(d)(2) |
| Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The completion of the trainings was due by 12/23/24. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. One piece of outdoor equipment is leaning and not inn good repair, with two nails sticking out. The provider stated that the children do not play on that outdoor equipment and that she is getting someone to come out and repair it. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. The provider had a medicine /pill container on the table with in reach of the children. | |||
| 2024-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 702 | .1719 (a) (1) |
| Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. The providers bathroom door was open when we arrived and it is supposed to be locked at all times. | |||
| 2023-12-13 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags were accessible to children. During today's visit plastic bags were hanging on the door knob, Ms. Farrish did move thhe bags during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-11-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-06 | Violation | 1960 | .1718(a)(7)(B) |
| The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages of children in care. The activity plan did not the have currnet date. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. The indoor area that is used by children was not free of items which are potentially hazardous. There was a knife out on the counter that was in reach of children. One of the two sheds in the outdoor environment was not properly closed or locked. The provider did move the knife during the visit. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 929 | G.S.110-91(12) & .1718(a)(6) |
| Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.During today's visit I didnt observe any developmentally activities written on the schedule and activity plan, nor did I observe any of the children eat. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.One child's written permission form had had expired ( D. Newman). | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three. Plastic bags that can be easily torn apart were accessible to children under the age of three. The provider did correct this during the visit. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 702 | .1719 (a) (1) |
| Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. There was a mop bucket filled with water in the kitchen. In a bedroom with the door open, there was a Hair, Skin, and Hair Gummies on the dresser within reach of children. The label read "keep out of reach of children". The bathroom door in the hallway was open when I arrived. There was a can of Lysol aerosol spray and various health and beauty products behind the commode and the countertop, accessible to children. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The provider had an attendance record. However, only two out of six children were recorded present with the arrival time.This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 1005 | GS 110-91(10) |
| Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. A one-year old child was awake in a playpen watching other chilldren play when I arrived. He was kept in it until 10:10. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 1804 | .1724(b) |
| Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. There was no safe sleep policy posted in the home. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 1944 | .1724(a)(11) |
| An infant fell asleep in a seating device and was not moved to a crib, bassinet, mat, or cot. An infant child was asleep in a car seat when I arrived in the home and remained sleeping in it until 10:05 AM. | |||
| 2023-07-25 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. The sleeping infant was not checked every 15 minutes. The last record of sleep check was July 10. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. 6 preschool children and 2 school age children were present throughout my visit. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 517 | .1718(a)(5) |
| Each day, a child aged 12 months or younger was not given the opportunity for supervised play while positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert. Two infant children were placed in a sitting device most of the morning. They were awake and alert. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 543 | .1718(c) |
| Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. The television was on in the kitchen when I arrived until 10:45. All the children were gathered in the kitchen most of the morning. One and two year old children were sitting in the high chairs behind the children using the tablets. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 605 | .1706(k) |
| Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. An infant child who could not hold the bottle was not held while being bottle fed. The provider fed the bottle of milk by holding the bottle up with her hand while the baby remained in the baby carrier. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 702 | .1719 (a) (1) |
| Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children. There was a mop bucket on the kitchen floor. It was filled with water. There was a bottle of hand sanitizer and a lip balm in the kitchen accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 804 | .1725(a)(6)(D) |
| Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily. I observed a blue grocery bag containing soiled diapers hanging on the hallway bathroom door knob. Another bag containing a child's soiled clothing was under a chair in the kitchen. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 910 | GS 110-91(1); 10A NCAC 09.1721(a)(1) |
| Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. One child did not have an health assessment on file as required. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 911 | GS 110-91(1); .1721(a)(2) |
| Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file. One child did not have the immunization record on file. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. The provider documented the time of arrival for only 3 of the 8 chilldren on the attendance record. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 1005 | GS 110-91(10) |
| Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. One infant child stayed in an infant seat and then a carrier and the other infant child in a 'Gym' which resembled a walker without wheels during most of my visit. The only toys they had access to were a few toys that were attached to the sitting devices. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. One child did not have a parent's written permission to transport on file. One child's travel permission had expired on 5/11/2023. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 1804 | .1724(b) |
| Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. The safe sleep policy the provider adopted was not posted in the home. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 1945 | .1724(a )(3) |
| Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. There was a thin blanket in a playpen where an infant child was sleeping in a child care room. There were two soft toys in the playpen where the other infant child was sleeping. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. Two sleeping infant children were not visually checked for over 20 minutes. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 1968 | .1718(b)(2) |
| Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child. 2 preschool and 2 school age children were on the tablet from 11 to 12 o'clock. Television was on when I arrived until 10:45. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 2031 | .1726(b)&(c) |
| Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. There was no record the policy was given to the parents for two children. | |||
| 2023-07-12 | Violation | 2035 | .1718(b)(3) |
| Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. When I asked the provider if she keeps a cumulative screen time log, she said "No". It was not entered in the activity plan either. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 605 | .1706(k) |
| Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until able to hold his or her own bottle. Bottles were propped. Ms. Farrish propped the baby bottle of milk up for the child to drink while the baby sat in the car seat instead of her holding and feeding the child. The baby was not yet able to hold the bottle alone. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. In the middle bedroom, there was a bottle of Cold/Flu liquid medicine on top of the dresser at the entrance. The door was not locked and stayed open during most of my visit. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. There was a can of paint, bottle of floor cleaners on the kitchen floor where children were playing. In the hallway bathroom, there was an aerosol can and health and beauty products within reach of the children. The bathroom which is used by the provider only was open and not locked. This was corrected when the provider locked the door after I brought it to her attention. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 803 | 10 A NCAC 09 .1720(d)(3)(A) |
| Operator did not wash his/her hands before, as well as after, diapering each child. After changing a child's diaper, Ms. Farrish did not wash her hands. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 806 | .1725(a)(7)(A) |
| Operator did not wash his/her hands before and after handling food and feeding the children. Ms. Farrish did not wash her hands before and after preparing an infant child's bottle. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 815 | .1725(a)(6)(C) |
| Children's hands were not washed after diapering. I observed Ms. Farrish change an infant child's diaper. She did not wash the child's hands after the diaper change. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 816 | .1725(a)(7)(B) |
| Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating. An infant child's hands were not washed before and after having a bottle of milk. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 920 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Records were not made available for review. Not all children's records were available for review. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. There was no record of children's daily attendance record showing the arrival and departure time. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1005 | GS 110-91(10) |
| Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. One infant child was observed in a walker through out my visit except when he was sleeping. When I asked for a reason, Ms. Farrish answered 'What am I supposed to do? He is a 7 month old baby'. A one year old child was observed in a playpen watching the other children play for the most of the morning after my arrival. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. I observed the parental written authorization to transport children for four children but not the rest. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. I observed a signed statement of acknowledgement of receipt of Written plan of Care for four children but not the rest. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1804 | .1724(b) |
| Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily. Although the safe sleep poster was posted, the safe sleep policy was not posted. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1821 | .1724(a)(8)&(f) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days. The provider did not document the time she visually checked the sleeping infant child. The baby had been a sleep for 40 minutes at the time. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1945 | .1724(a )(3) |
| Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant. There was a blanket in the crib where an infant child was sleeping. | |||
| 2023-06-29 | Violation | 1953 | .1725(a)(4) |
| Operator did not ensure child's hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day. I observed two children arriving. Ms. Farrish did not wash their hands upon arrival. | |||
| 2022-10-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-21 | Violation | 1005 | GS 110-91(10) |
| Children were not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, and in keeping with the child's developmental needs. 'When I arrived, I observed all four children sitting in a highchair. Over an hour into my visit, two children were still sittting in the highchiar playing with the toys the provider handed them. This was corrected when I asked Ms. Farrish for the reason the children were in the highchair. The television in the kitchen where the chilren were being cared for was on when I arrived and stayed on until I discussed the screen time requiremenrts with Ms. Farriss at a later time. She turned the Television off but stated 'it's as same as having a radio on. This was corrected during the visit' | |||
| 2022-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. "On the kitchen stove top, there were hair beads." | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. 'There were hazardous items such as cleaning chemicals, aerosol cans, insect repellent, and spray paiont stored unlocked in the bathroom and kitchen cabinets. On the child sized kitchen table in the kitchen, there was a box cutter.' | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 709 | 10 A NCAC 09.1720(a)(7) |
| Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate. 'A screw was exposed where the ladder rang has broken off the swing set.' | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. 'Electric outlets on the powerstrips in the kitchen and the living room floor were not convered' | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 815 | .1725(a)(6)(C) |
| Children's hands were not washed after diapering. "The provider changed the infant child's diapper. The child's hands were not washed." | |||
| 2022-07-13 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. "The provider has not kept the daily attendance/arrival and departure time of children." | |||
| 2022-06-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 925 | G.S.110-91(10); .1727(a)&(b) |
| Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home. The operator did not obtain a parent's signed acknowledgement of the family child care home's discipline policy, for three children. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 1001 | .1722(a) |
| Children were subjected to corporal punishment. The operator hit a 2-year-old child and a 3-year-old child on their arms for discipline purposes. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. The operator transported children in a motor vehicle, away from the licensed premises, without parental authorization. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 1103 | .1723(13) |
| For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported. On 2/22/2022, the operator transported children without any of the required information. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 1718 | .1712(e )(6) |
| The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home. Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. The operator did not have a written plan of care, explaining routine tasks and transportation, signed by a parent of 3 children. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 1975 | .1722(a)(10) |
| Children were restrained as a form of discipline, when a child's safety , or the safety of others, was not at risk. The operator restrained a 2-year-old child in a high chair to manage the child's behavior. | |||
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