Beaufort Head Start Center

The staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not maintained as required by the chosen accreditation organization or head start/early head start designation.

“In the outdoor space, fifty-five (55) children, 3-5 years of age, were in care with five (5) staff members.”

Rule The staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not maintained as required by the chosen accreditation organization or head start/early head start designation.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.

“The emergency medical care plan listed a staff member designated as available emergency transportation that is not available to be on the premises at all times.”

Rule The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

“The enrollment date was not documented on five out the the six children’s files reviewed.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“On both busses used to transport the children, on 6 seat belt seats, the padding had torn upholstery that allowed children to remove the interior foam padding.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“The first aid kit, located on bus 22, contained sting relief medication, antiseptic towels, ammonia inhalants, and iodine.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.