Gaston Learning Academy LLC

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 Space #2, one (1) child had a medication authorization form for prescription Albuterol Sulfate with an authorization valid 08/22/2024 to 02/22/2025.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 Space #3, four (4) aerosol cans of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, three (3) containers of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Up and Up Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) container of Lysol Brand New Day Disinfecting Wipes, one (1) aerosol can of Raid Wasp and Hornet Defense System Spray, and one (1) bottle of Smart Care Hand Sanitizer, one (1) bottle of Clean Works Hand Sanitizer, all with multiple warnings, were stacked on the floor in the unlocked closed across from the restroom used by children.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“In Space #1, one (1) opened bottle of Cherry Coca-Cola was on the shelf to the left of the exit door leading to the playground.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed in on March 13, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on March 11, 2024.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

“Based on the facility’s permit restrictions, the maximum capacity of space #2 is seventeen (17) children. Nineteen (19) children were present in Space #2 during the visit, and twenty (20) children were enrolled in Space #2.”

Rule For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.