Description: SMART KIDS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER #3 is a Five Star Center License in CHARLOTTE NC, with a maximum capacity of 223 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. In Space #6 it was observed that one child under fifteen months did not have a completed feeding schedule on file. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 542 | 10 NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. In Space #1 it was observed that four children under fifteen months did not have feeding schedules that reflected their current needs on file. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #1 it was observed that the paint was beginning to chip on the wall in two areas accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | 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 on the Preschool playground that there was an active ant hill present in the grassy area near the gate and an overturn trashcan containing trash and other debris on the walkway near the building. It was also observed that there were three sleeping cots, a plastic storage bin, trash and other debris were observed present in the space behind the building and adjacent to the Toddler playground. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Space #1 it was observed that there was also a cord attached to an electronic device observed hanging from a shelf and accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that the fence surrounding the air conditioning was latched but not secured with a fastening device making it inaccessible to children. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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 #3 seven (7) two-year-old children were present and a plastic bag was observed stored in a cubby and accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. It was observed that one (1) child under twelve months did not have the center’s customized Safe Sleep policy on file. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Five (5) veteran staff files were reviewed using the most current staff and training worksheet and three (3) new staff files were monitored. It was observed that one new staff member hired on November 13, 2023 did not have a completed medical assessment on file. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Five (5) veteran staff files were reviewed using the most current staff and training worksheet and three (3) new staff files were monitored. It was observed that one new staff member hired on November 13, 2023 did not have a signed copy of their job description on file. | |||
| 2024-02-01 | Violation | 1322 | .1005(b)(4) |
| A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. It was observed that two (2) children did not have a current permission to travel outside the facility’s fenced area form on file. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-22 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. In Space 2 it was observed that children were served turkey and cheese wraps, green beans, oranges and milk for lunch but the posted menu reflected turkey and cheese wraps, peas, watermelon and milk. I informed both administrators that it is the expectation that if any substitutions are served menus are to be updated prior to that meal being served. | |||
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