Description: RAINBOW CHILD CARE CENTER - BALLANTYNE COMMONS is a One Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 181 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-02 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On March 25, 2024 the class from Space 8 was outdoors playing. Space 7 class came outdoors about 15 minutes later to play. Space 8 class finished outdoor play and began walking inside when a teacher noticed a two year old child, belonging to Space 7 class, in the hallway. The teacher checked the child asked if she was ok and then took her to her group's teacher outdoors and explained where she was found. It was determined that the child was left in the hallway unattended for 10-15 minutes. Space 7 teacher was unaware the child did not walk outside with the group, she did not complete the CSR (Name to face check) as the children entered the play area from the hallway. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Space 1, the air vent in the ceiling was observed with dust on the vent an don surrounding ceiling tiles. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space 8 and 9, I observed the carpets by the back doors rolling up, which is considered a tripping hazard, and torn. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. In Space 8, I observed aerosol foam paint in an unlocked cabinet, the key was in the lock and the cabinet was unlocked. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | 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. Space 6, I observed a diaper cream on the changing station in an unlocked classroom. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 846 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4) |
| Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional. Four infant fever reducer medication did not have written permission by a physician and all bottles stated "Under 2 consult a physician" The permission was given by the parent and all children were under age 2. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| 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. One infant fever reducer instructions stated to give one day for a child's reaction to the flu virus shot. The medication was not sent home or discarded within 72 hours of completion. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. While in Space 9, a room serving two year olds, I observed foam blocks and foam mirrors on the shelves accessible to children in care. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Tow staff did not obtain First Aid certification within the first 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2024-03-13 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff did not obtain CPR certification within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last annual Fire Inspection the facility has on file was conducted on 05/19/22. There should have been another one conducted either on or before 05/19/23. | |||
| 2023-08-24 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that there was trash and debris present in the path of traffic adjacent to two-year-old playground and in the area adjacent to the three year old playground. It was also observed that there was overgrown vegetation in the area surrounding the air conditioning unit, the areas adjacent to both the two and three year old classroom, as well as on the shared infant/toddler playground. | |||
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