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Rainbow Child Care Center @ Elkin
Elkin, NC
· Surry County
850 JOHNSON RIDGE ROAD,
Elkin, NC 28621
Quick Facts
Capacity
169 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 835-7605
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
86000421
License Holder
KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC
License Issued
Mar 17, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
Reviews
Nikki
2020-03-10 02:25:30
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
The children told us that their teachers were mean, and at first we didn't believe them, but we should have.
I was deeply saddened to discover the depths of apathy and abuse that occurs in this facility. No child's teacher should stand him up and have his peers humiliate him. No child should be left in poopie diapers/undies all day, and no child should be further abused as retaliation for telling their parents the truth of what they're enduring. ????
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About the Provider
Rainbow Child Care Center’s program has been developed to serve the needs of today's family. We answer the dilemma that many parents face: where to find quality child care.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-17 | 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 last playground inspection was conducted on September 9, 2025. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the mulch around the slides and swings on all three (3) playgrounds measured 4 inches, instead of the required six inches. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Space 4 had chipping paint on four(4) walls and one window sill. In Space 6, there were two pieces of molding that were loose on the wall near edge of the carpet. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for children age two years, there were eight(8) "S" hooks on the swings that need to be closed. On the infant/toddler playground, there were two pieces of red, metal, equipment that had chipping paint. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.In Space 1, there was a vinyl mat with areas of vinyl pieces that were flaking. This was removed during the visit. In Space 4, there was a sink cabinet that had chipping paint. In Space 5, there was a bucket of small chalk pieces that needed to be replaced. This was corrected during the visit. In Space 5, there was a bucket of small wooden blocks that had chipping paint and need to be replaced. These were removed during the visit. In Space 5, there were five(5) foam puzzle pieces that were torn. These were removed during the visit. | |||
| 2025-10-09 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The staff center roster had not been updated for six(6) employees and linked to the center in the ABCMS. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-098A |
| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-098A |
| 2025-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-098A |
| 2025-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-098A |
| 2024-10-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-18 | 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 Group 2, I observed a diaper cream that expired September 30, 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 546 | 10A NCAC 09. 2508(b) |
| Opportunities were not provided for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities. Evidence was not available to verify school age children have the opportunity to be involved in the planning and implementation of their activities. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A swing handle on the playground for preschool children was rusted and broken. The center director removed the swing during my visit. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 1207 | 10A NCAC 09 .0515(a) |
| Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. A parent participation plan has not been shared with all of the parents of children enrolled in the center. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The facility's EPR plan was last revised in May 2022. | |||
| 2023-10-25 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. The director provided a personnel binder for each staff which contained trainings and most of the required personnel records. A separate file for medical documents was also provided for each staff although the medical file also included other personnel documents (emergency information and staff development plan). | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 488 | .0510(e)(3) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In Space 3, only two blocks accessories and two literacy activities were available for children to access. In Space 10, the blocks center only contained two accessories for the children’s use. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The rail on the right side of the stationary structure located in the middle of Playground 2 was observed to be rusting near the bottom. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | 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. A bottle of liquid White-Out was observed in an unlocked cabinet in Space 3, and two liquid White-Out pens were observed in an unlocked drawer in Space 10. | |||
| 2022-11-02 | Violation | 1823 | .0607(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The Ready To Go file did not have an application for one child enrolled. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-03-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Chipping paint was observed on the ladder rails of the monkey bars on the school age playground; Chipping paint was observed in the window sills of the school age classroom; the teacher's table in the school age classroom had a chipping broken corner on the top and the plastic at the bottom of the sliding door was broken and chipped. | |||
| 2022-03-30 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Two small holes were in the wall next to the children's kitchen play area in the Toddler classroom. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 9998 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. The mini-blinds on windows in Space 2 had broken slats, a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b)All rooms used by children shall be heated, cooled, and ventilated to maintain a temperature between 65°F (19°C) and 85°F (30°C). Ventilation may be in the form of operable windows which are screened or by means of mechanical ventilation to the outside. Windows and window treatments shall be kept clean and in good repair. All ventilation equipment, including air supply diffusers (heating and cooling vents) and return grilles, fans, and all other ventilation equipment shall be kept clean and in good repair. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One tricycle on Playground 1 displayed chipping paint and rust. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | 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. Window cleaner with multiple warnings was in a cabinet beneath the hand wash sink in Space 3, which was secured by only a child safety lock rather than a key, magnetic or combination lock. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The vehicle used to transport school age children in care on field trips did not have a valid registration or tags, which expired May, 2020. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 1317 | .0802(d) |
| Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. Authorization for emergency medical care for one enrolled child was not on file. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One enrolled child's health assessment was not signed or dated by an authorized physician or health care provider. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch beneath stationary equipment did not measure the required depths for any areas on Playground 1. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Caulking around the base of children's toilets was visibly dirty, a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2817(b) Toilet fixtures shall be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and when visibly soiled. A disinfecting solution as set out in 15A NCAC 18A .2801(7) shall be used for this purpose. A testing method shall be made available to ensure compliance with the prescribed bleach solution concentration. To achieve the maximum germ reduction with bleach, the cleaned surfaces shall be left glistening wet with the bleach solution and allowed to air dry or be dried only after a minimum contact time of at least two minutes. Products registered with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as hospital grade germicides or disinfectants or as disinfectants for safe use in schools, child care centers, institutions or restaurants are also approved disinfectants, provided the manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets are kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use are followed. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 9996 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Caulking around sink basins and countertops were visibly soiled, and the edge of the sink countertop in Space 6 had been torn away and damaged and repaired with white tape, a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a)In child care centers, lavatories shall be easily cleanable, in good repair, and kept free of storage. Lavatories shall be mounted at an appropriate height to accommodate the children, or otherwise made accessible. Any lavatory may be used for handwashing as specified in 15A NCAC 18A .2803, except for flush-rimmed sinks and those with an attached operable drinking fountain. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Violation | 9997 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Loose sheetrock and peeling paint was observed on walls in Spaces 6,7 and 10 and peeling paint on windowsills was observed in Space 10, a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) In child care centers, the walls and ceilings, including doors and windows, of all rooms and areas shall be kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. All walls and ceilings shall be easily cleanable and free of peeling, flaking, chalking, or otherwise deteriorating paint. | |||
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