Five Star Center License
Little Hands Playskool
Bryson City, NC
· Swain County
44 TEPTAL TERRACE RD,
Bryson City, NC 28713
Quick Facts
Capacity
40 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Five Star Center License
Not found in current state licensing data
This provider appeared in previous licensing records but was not found in our most recent state data update.
Historical licensing information
License Number
87000020
License Holder
LITTLE HANDS PLAYSKOOL, INC.
Expired
Aug 7, 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
Reviews
Momof3
2023-06-15 13:41:12
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I have used this provider for more than 6 months
I have used this daycare for many years. My child has free play as well as learning activities. I have been impressed what my child has learned in a short period of time. Teachers seem to be there because they care about the childre . Over the years I have seen directors and teachers come and go this is my 3 child that has attended the center, but this group currently there seem to be the best. Heather has put a lot of time in the daycare and you also see her family working around to keep the outside and inside welcoming.They have put alot of time in the driveway and fixing holes that have been there for years. A big thank you to them as well. Also after storms the debris are always cleared out of driveway with them there. Heather has an assistant Liz which she has trained and does a wonderful job as well. We look forward to seeing her grow and helping keep the center a great place for our children.
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About the Provider
LITTLE HANDS PLAYSKOOL is a Five Star Center License in BRYSON CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-06 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival there was one (1) teacher with six (6) children one-through-two years of age. This center currently meets the highest voluntarily enhanced ratio at the seven point level which would be one (1) staff to five (5) children. | |||
| 2023-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-16 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During my visit today I observed the teacher in the classroom for children ages one year of age putting out children's cots and picking up the classroom while children were sitting at the table eating lunch. During this time her back was turned towards the children and she could not see them. She was the only teacher in the classroom. In the classroom for children ages two through three years of age the teacher was observed turning her back to the children while washing her hands. She was the only teacher in the classroom. In the infant room with one teacher, she was observed feeding a child in the highchair while another child was eating spaghetti in the other highchair. Due to the placement of the highchairs her back was turned towards the child eating spaghetti. | |||
| 2023-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection available for review was dated June 23, 2021. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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 classroom for children age zero through twelve months there was a can of Lysol aerosol spray stored on a high shelf instead of a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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 available for review was completed on 10-05-2022. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 892 | .0606(b) |
| The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. A copy of the center's safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. After review of five (5) children's files it was noted that one(1) child did not have a signed statement from the parents/guardians acknowledging the safe sleep policy was reviewed with them. Please refer to the Children's Records Form left you with today. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that two (2) teachers (MC, LE) did not have a completed medical report on file. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (MC) did not have record of orientation. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (DW) hired on 11-02-2022 did not have First Aid training. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (DW) hired on 11-02-2022 did not have CPR training. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. After review of three (3) existing teacher's files it was noted that two (2) teachers (HE,ZC) had not completed the required numbers of on-going training hours. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (MC) did not have record of orientation. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. After review of three (3) existing teacher's ( HE, EJ, ZC) file it was noted that staff evaluations and staff development plans have not been completed since February 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. After review of five (5) children's files it was noted that three (3) children did not have a medical or an immunization record on file. Please refer to the Children's Records Form left you with today. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. After review of three (3) existing teacher's files it was noted that the facility's EPR plan has not been reviewed with two (2) teacher's (EJ, ZC) since March 01, 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (LS) did not sign the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy | |||
| 2023-03-20 | 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. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (MC) did not have documentation available for review that they had completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment. | |||
| 2023-03-20 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of three (3) new teacher's files it was noted that one (1) teacher (MC) did not have documentation available for review that they had completed the required health and safety training. | |||
| 2022-04-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-04 | 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. After review of the staff and training worksheet there was one staff member that did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2022-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-03-24 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. The staff to child ratio in the classroom for children ages two (2) to five (5) years of age was not being met during my visit. There were eleven (11) children present with one (1) staff. The youngest child present for that classroom was a two (2) year which would make the ratio for that classroom one (1) to eight (8). | |||
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