Four Star Center License
Happy Heart Kids
Lenoir, NC
· Caldwell County
2145 KINCAID HILL ROAD,
Lenoir, NC 28645
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
0 through 6
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Four Star Center License
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Historical licensing information
License Number
14000410
License Holder
HAPPY HEARTS LENOIR, LLC
Expired
Oct 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
HAPPY HEART KIDS is a Four 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 0 through 6. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. From May 1, 2023, until May 16, 2023, the departure time for multiple children was not maintained a total of twenty-one (21) times. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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 menu was not posted. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The snack menu for today listed strawberries and Chex Mix. Children were served yogurt and Chex Mix. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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. Two (2) quart cans of paint and one (1) container of spackling was store on top of the hot water heater in the kitchen. One (1) bottle of Baby Shark Body Wash with multiple warnings on the label was stored in the unlocked white cabinet under the sink in space #3. In space #1, JB Weld was stored in an unlocked white plastic drawer in the teacher storage area near the sink in the corner. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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. In space #1, one (1) bottle of Sudafed PE was stored in the bottom unlocked drawer in the brown plastic three (3) shelf unit. The plastic storage unit was to the left of the sink in the corner. NicoDerm CQ patches were stored in the unlocked middle desk drawer in the open 'office' area near the children's cubbies. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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, the pharmacy label was not attached to or available for one (1) box containing Nystatin, a prescribed ointment. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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. One (1) Family Dollar plastic bag with multiple warnings containing loose diapers was stored under the sink in the unlocked white cabinet in space #3. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| 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 one month. On April 21, 2023, sleep charts for one (1) infant listed the date and multiple initials on the sleep chart, but the time and position were not documented. Sleep charts for one (1) infant in attendance were not available on April 28, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) staff with a hire date of March 6, 2023, had a medical report on file dated April 27, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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. One (1) staff with a hire date of March 18, 2019, had First Aid certification that expired February 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | 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. One (1) staff with a hire date of March 18, 2019, had CPR certification that expired February 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) staff with a hire date of March 18, 2019, had a staff development plan and staff evaluation on file dated May 12, 2022. One (1) staff with a hire date of January 6, 2022, had a staff development plan and staff evaluation on file dated April 27, 2022. One (1) staff with a hire date of January 19, 2022, had a staff development plan and staff evaluation on file dated May 12, 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Daily attendance on May 16, and 17, 2023 was not maintained in space #2 and #3. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child with an enrollment date of March 21, 2022, had a medical assessment on file dated May 2, 2022. | |||
| 2023-05-17 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child with an enrollment date of March 21, 2022, had immunizations on file dated May 2, 2022. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-02-14 | 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. It was observed in the unlocked kitchen above the hot water heater on an open shelf, two quarts of paint and one container of spackling with multiple warning in addition to keep out of reach of children. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | 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. Incident reports observed in children's files that were reviewed during the visit did not include all the required information. The incident report dated 8/2/2022, for one child enrolled on 9/3/201 did not include the who witnessed the incident, and the location were the incident occurred. The incident reported dated 9/14/2022, for one child enrolled on 8/31/2021, did not include the location of the incident and what medical treatment the child received. The incident report dated 9/9/2022, for one child enrolled on 1/3/2022, did not include by whom the parents were contacted and the staff signature of whom completed the incident report. The incident report dated 10/17/2022, for one child enrolled on 2/8/2022, did not include the medical treatment the child received. The incident report dated 9/9/2022, for one child enrolled on 5/24/2022, did not include the signature of the staff who completed the incident report. The incident report dated 11/8/2022, for one child enrolled on 10/4/2022, did not document the medical treatment the child received. The incident report dated 1/23/2023, for one child enrolled on 4/21/2021, did not include the medical treatment received and the location of the incident. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident Reports dated June 21, 2022, July 18, 2022, August 2, 2022, August 3, 2022, October 28, 2022, and November 11, 2022, were not recorded on the Incident Log. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | 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 #3, a Member’s Mark Premium Refreshing Clean Scent Baby Wipes in plastic container with warning labels in addition to keep out of reach of children was located on the diaper changing station less than five feet from ground level and was accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #2, on February 1, 2023, at 11:00 am, 11:15 am, 11:30 am, and 11:45 am, the sleep position was not documented for one infant. On February 6, 2023, at 12:45 pm and 1:00 pm, the sleep position was not documented for one infant. | |||
| 2023-02-14 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The facility’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan reviewed during the visit was last updated 1/21/2022. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-25 | 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. One (1) staff with a hire date of January 19, 2022, has not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space #2 was dated for April 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. The menu posted in the kitchen was not dated. No other menu was observed in the facility. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | 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. One (1) electrical outlet near the desk and on the wall outside the bathroom used by staff was not covered with a safety plug. Two (2) children used this area during naptime. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | 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, the door to the closet that hazardous items are stored was open and the key was left in the door. In space #1, two (2) aerosol cans of sunscreen were stored in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the bathroom used by children. In space #1, disinfecting wipes were stored on the small black filing cabinet. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. One (1) child's medication authorization for Desitin Maximum Strength diaper cream did not list the amount to be administered and did not list the end date for course of treatment. | |||
| 2022-05-25 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. A playground inspection for April 2022 was not completed on a playground inspection form. | |||
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