Edu-Care Preschool Center

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 #1, plastic bags were stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper changing table. This was corrected during the visit.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Four staff members were not present during the annual review of the EPR plan.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Corrected during the inspection.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“A hole was observed in one of the bathroom doors in Space #5.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Several plastic grocery bags were observed under the diaper changing table in Space #2b, accessible to infants. REPEATED”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“Four staff members were not present during the annual review of the EMC plan.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Corrected during the inspection.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“At least 10 exposed, rusty screws, nails and staples were observed on the wooden ramps leading to the playgrounds used by toddlers, children two to three years of age, and preschool children. REPEATED”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Authorizations for administration of several over-the-counter medications and one prescription medication observed in Space #2b did not have complete instructions.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Plastic grocery bags were observed within reach of children under three years of age in Space #1.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“Broken plastic tubs were observed on two different playgrounds today.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Corrected during the inspection.