Description: GRAINGER-HILL HEAD START is a Five Star Center License in KINSTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 117 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 1 through 5. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for space G-6. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space G-7, a foster grandparent had their purse hanging on a chair, accessible to children. In space G-6, a substitute has their purse sitting in a cubby, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In space G-6, electrical outlets not being used, did not have safety plugs. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | 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. D. Humphrey's employment date was 10/21/2024. The required training was dated for 2/25/2024. The training was not taken within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-02-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-25 | 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. Staff member M. Rosenboro's employment date was 2/5/24. The required training was completed on 8/2024. The training was not completed within 90 days of employment. Staff member D.Humphrey's employment date is 10/21/2024. The required training has not been completed for this staff member. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-110A |
| 2024-03-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0224-377L |
| 2023-12-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-110A |
| 2023-08-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-08 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Three new staff members did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment. | |||
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