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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-21 | Violation | 102 | GS 110-91(7)(b) |
| Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children. There was an unexpected drop in child today. Even though Ms. Page’s daughter, which also is a substitute for the program, was present for most of the day, it is still a limit of 5 preschool children. There were 6 preschool children and 2 school-age children present today for a total of 8 children. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Violation | 930 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .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 five years from the date of issuance). A household member did not renew their criminal background check prior to the expiration date. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A household member did not renew their criminal background check prior to the expiration date. | |||
| 2026-02-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-10-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-29 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. The outlet near the light table was uncovered. | |||
| 2025-10-29 | 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 Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training was not renewed within the five (5) year timeframe. | |||
| 2025-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-12-09 | 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. A first aid kit that was in a drawer had a ice pack inside that stated keep out of reach of children. | |||
| 2024-12-09 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. The outlets in the kitchen were not covered. | |||
| 2023-12-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-11 | 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. Ms. Page stated that stated this is typically done every day, but with today being Monday and a remote learning day for Watauga County Schools, she forgot to put a new one out. | |||
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