The Growing Years Learning Center- Burlington

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (b) Effective measures shall be taken to keep uncontained insects, rodents, and other vermin out of the child care centers and to prevent their breeding or presence on the premises. The Administrative staff stated they observed a mouse in the facility.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 17, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“All diaper changing steps were not followed. As required by 15A NCAC 18A .2819 DIAPERING AND DIAPER CHANGING FACILITIES”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Approximately one month ago, a child was left unattended on the playground.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 the classroom for infants, two outlets were uncovered.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“Two new staff did not have completed orientations on file.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.In the classroom for two year old, the diaper creams were stored under the changing table, which was observed unlocked.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.One child in the classroom for 4 and 5 year olds, had a plan that was completed in 2023 and was not updated as required.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.

“Several children were observed with runny noses or dried snot on their faces.”

Rule Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“In the classroom for 2 and 3 year olds, there was 2 teachers with 19 children.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S.

“110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff. **Staff on-going training logs were not completed for any of the staff members.**”

Rule On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. **Four staff member’s files did not contain documentation of completed the number of training hours required for according to their education and experience.**”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Leftover diaper cream was expired. This was corrected during the visit.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.