Description: Beam Elementary Pre-K is a Five Star Center License in GASTONIA NC, with a maximum capacity of 18 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 4 through 5. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. One (1) child was not signed out on April 1, 2026, four (4) children were not signed out on April 2, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed in on April 2, 2026. On the date of the visit, April 14, 2026, twelve (12) children were signed in and two (2) children were signed out on April 15, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no current activity plan posted. The activity plan posted was dated March 30, 2026-April 3, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 1769 | .3005 (a)(5) |
| The health assessment did not include a dental screening. One (1) child, enrolled on August 18, 2026, did not have a dental exam on file. | |||
| 2026-04-14 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| 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. An opened can of Phorm Energy Drink was on top of the cubbies used to store children’s personal items. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-13 | 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. One (1) bottle of Mainstays Spearmint 100% Pure Essential Oil, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked drawer under the cabinet to the left of the handwashing sink, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-10-13 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill documented was conducted on March 7, 2025. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-28 | 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 Space #1, one (1) bottle of Swiffer Wet Jet Febreze Lavender Floor Cleaner, with multiple warnings, was on the floor to the right of the entrance door to the classroom, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-04-28 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #1, one (1) Albuterol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol HFA was on top of the shelf, two (2) feet six (6) inches from the floor, to the right of the exit door to the playground, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-01-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-20 | 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 space #1, the cabinet labeled "Danger!! Poisons" was not locked and contained one (1) bottle of Clorox Bleach, and one (1) bottle of Swiffer Wet Jet with Febreze Liquid Floor Cleaner. The Clorox Bleach and Swiffer Wet Jet with Febreze Liquid Floor Cleaner were accessible to ten (10) children, four years of age and five (5) children, five years of age. The label on the Clorox Bleach listed "Causes severe skin burns and eye damage" "Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection, and eye protection such as safety glasses" in addition to keep out of reach of children. The Swiffer Wet Jet was labeled with the following warnings in addition to keep out of reach of children, "Keep the cleaner out of reach of children and pets to prevent accidental ingestion. Flush eyes with water to reduce irritation. If irritation persists, contact a physician." | |||
| 2024-09-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
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