Five Star Center License
Bernhardt Creative Beginnings
Lenoir, NC
· Caldwell County
1966 K MORGANTON BLVD SW,
Lenoir, NC 28645
Quick Facts
Capacity
149 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Type of Care
Daytime, Full-Time
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (828) 757-0090
Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
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Historical licensing information
License Number
14000357
License Holder
KIDS TIME OF LENOIR, LLC
Expired
Sep 22, 2017
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Accreditation
5 star rated program
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Angela
2014-02-19 05:16:09
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
My son attended this facility for 2 months. He stayed sick due to the lack of cleanliness and sanitation. The food choices are horrible!!! Once they fed my 1 year old beanie weenies from a can. The price to attend isn't cheap, but the food seems to be. All the foods seemed to be an off brand and my child always seemed to be starving when I would pick him up. The facility also lacked organization and authority. I would not recommend this place to a friend.
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About the Provider
Creative Beginnings Of Lenoir strives to enrich the overall well being and development of infants, toddlers, 2 and 3 year old children and Pre school kids, while focusing on education. Our children begin to learn and absorb at a young age, it starts with colors and shapes and progresses to numbers and alphabets. Our teachers prepare every child for school in a loving, nurturing manner. We provide a very safe, caring and nurturing environment for our children. Our teachers delight in talking to each child about his or her feelings and comfort them. They take pride in taking care of our little ones and make it their business to learn about their individual needs.
Additional Information:
Your child is proud to be at a FIVE star rated school in North Carolina, the highest rating that can be attained. These quality assessment scales were developed through the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Trained evaluators visited CBL to observe the children and their environment. They score programs on health practices like hand-washing to caregivers education and interaction with each child along with the equipment at our facility.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #9, two tubes of Boudreaux's Butt Paste were not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours after the child disenrolled on 2/27/24. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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 #4, one plastic grocery bag with safety warnings was observed in a child's cubby accessible to children one year of age. In space #8, one plastic diaper packaging with safety warnings was observed in a child's cubby accessible to children two years of age. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The playground inspections for the front and side playgrounds conducted in October 2023 were completed by C. Carlton who did not have a playground safety training certificate on file for review. The playground inspection for the side playground conducted in November 2023 was also completed by C. Carlton. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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 staff employed on 8/24/23 did not have a medical report on file for review. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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 child enrolled on 1/2/24 did not have an immunization record on file for review. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One staff employed on 11/19/15 did not have the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate on file for review. Health and Safety Trainings for this staff were completed by 3/1/24 with the exception of Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was previously completed on 2/8/17, per documentation, however, this certificate was not on file for review. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. On 2/23/24, one child was not signed out. On 3/4/24, one child was not signed out. On 3/5/24, two children were not signed out. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | 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. In space #5, two electrical outlets not in use were uncovered and accessible to children in the book/reading area and beside the changing table. In space #6, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children on the wall. In space #7, two electrical outlets not in use were uncovered and accessible to children on the wall. In space #13, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered and accessible to children in the group time area. | |||
| 2024-03-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4, one permission form for Baby Dove Eczema Care was missing information pertaining to when the medication should be applied. One permission form for Boudreaux's Butt Paste was missing the amount to administer and the date. | |||
| 2024-02-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member took illegal drugs into the facility and left them in the staff bathroom. | |||
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One staff member was caring for seven infants. | |||
| 2023-03-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In space #2a/b, one (1) infant feeding plan was not dated. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | 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 #2a/b, one package that contained a scented sachet was kept in an unlocked cabinet above the diaper changing table closest to the entrance of the space. The package listed multiple warnings. One (1) quart of Valspar interior/exterior paint was kept in a bottom unlocked cabinet between the two diaper changing tables. In space #5, one (1) aerosol can of Lice, Bedbugs, and Dust Mites Home Spray was stored in an unlocked cabinet above the countertop storing teacher materials. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #7, one (1) tube of A and D ointment was not returned to the parent after the course of treatment. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | 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 #2b, a plastic bag with small gemstones was kept in an unlocked cabinet under the cubbies between the two (2) diaper changing areas dividing the space. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | 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. Per sanitation requirements .2820(f), employee purses and personal effects must be kept out of reach of children. In space #5, one (1) purse was hanging on a hook inside the unlocked bathroom door less than five (5) feet from ground level. Per sanitation requirement .2832(a) and (b), (a) At child care centers, the premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazardous materials, and maintained in a manner which does not encourage the harborage of vermin. All debris, glass, dilapidated structures and broken play equipment shall be removed. Wells, grease traps, cisterns and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children. (b) Sand toys, water tables and other items that can collect standing water in the outdoor learning environment shall be emptied and stored to prevent standing water. On playground #2, the tarp covering the sandbox had standing water. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | 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 20, 2023, did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in two (2) staff files regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy review. | |||
| 2023-03-21 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The 'amount' to administer was not listed on two (2) medication authorization forms completed by the parent/guardian. | |||
| 2022-12-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-06 | 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. In space #4, one (1) electrical outlet was not covered with a safety plug on the wall at the diaper changing station. | |||
| 2022-11-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-08 | 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 #10, one (1) bottle of Deep Woods Off bug spray was stored in a child's cubby. | |||
| 2022-10-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-27 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. When I arrived at 10:37 a.m., one (1) child was observed on the playground used by infants unsupervised. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) The individual written feeding plan for four (4) children less than fifteen months of age was not posted. | |||
| 2022-09-27 | 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 the unlocked bathroom between space #3 and #4, a Swiffer Mop with a container of Mr. Clean cleaning solution attached was hanging on the door. | |||
| 2022-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-29 | 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 #6 was dated January 10, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | 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. In space #2, three (3) bottles on the shelf and one (1) bottle in the refrigerator were not labeled with the child's name and date. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 617 | 15A NCAC 18A .2831(c) |
| All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying insects. The back door leading to the playground was propped open with a shoe in space #12. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #12, the bathroom used by children in care, had peeling and bubbled paint on the wall and near the floor by the sink and toilet. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #4, the bulletin board for displaying children's artwork near the entrance to the classroom and under the window looking into the classroom from the hallway had a broken wooden frame with the sharp plexiglass edges hanging down off the frame. Two (2) children were napping under the bulletin board. In space #11, a black cabinet used to store art materials did not have a door. The plastic piece that the door latches to was broken on the bottom and had a sharp edge. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 817 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Extension cords were used that were not approved by a fire inspector. In space #2, a green extension cord was used to plug in the Sony Radio. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | 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. The following spaces stored hazardous items and aerosol spray cans in unlocked cabinets or on shelves: space #2, #3, #5, #6 (the unlocked bathroom), #8, and #10. The aerosol spray cans contained all purpose cleaner and sunscreen. The hazardous items observed in unlocked storage were floor cleaning pods, magic eraser, and disinfecting wipes. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | 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 #2, a bottle of Pepto Bismol was stored in an unlocked cabinet above the refrigerator. In space #3, one (1) prescription of eye medication (Neomycin) was stored on an open shelf with the child's bottles. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #2, the valid date and amount to be administered was not listed on the permission form for Desitin and hello bello diaper rash creams. In space # 3, the dates valid for the caregiver to administer Desitin was not listed. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) employee with a hire date of March 15, 2021, did not complete the health and safety trainings. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. One (1) employee last reviewed the EMC plan on March 15, 2021. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On March 24, 2022, the safe sleep charts did not list the initials of the person visually checking on the sleeping infants and position the sleeping infant was in when the infant was checked for two (2) infants. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of three years for the date of issuance). One (1) employee's qualification letter expired on March 6, 2022. | |||
| 2022-03-29 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. One (1) employee last reviewed the EPR Plan on March 15, 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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