Learning Thru Play Too Child Development Center

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A three-year-old child was left on the playground alone for approximately two minutes after staff members miscounted the children in their care and returned to their classroom.”

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: May 15, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“A caregiver stated that the caregiver grabs and pulls toys away from three and four year old children when the children do not give the caregiver toys when they are asked to do so.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“While viewing the video today, from December 5, 2025, I observed a child on the changing table while the staff member had her back turned to the child and was steps away from the child.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“I observed on the video, from December 5, 2025, a staff member with her back to the children, putting sheets on the cots, while two and three year old children were sitting at the table eating lunch. She was the only staff member in the room.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Corrected during the inspection.

For children 2 years of age and older, a minimum of 60 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day was not provided.

“Children ages 0-12 in care for less than five hours per day was not provided at least 30 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day. Today I observed no outdoor gross motor was provided to the two and three year old children. A teacher in Space 17 stated to me the children had not been outside since the playground was being worked on.”

Rule For children 2 years of age and older, a minimum of 60 minutes of outdoor time throughout the day was not provided.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.

“On November 19, 2025 the teacher assistant was heard saying to a child, “Sit back down. We’re not playing with other toys.” On November 26, 2025, the teacher assistant was heard saying, “You do not get a choice. You get what I put in front of you.””

Rule Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“Two (2) children in Space 17 had permissions to administer over the counter medications that had expired.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

“I observed an opening at the bottom of the fence on the large preschool playground that was over 3.5 inches. The opening measured five (5) inches between the ground and the fence. This violation was corrected and filled in during the visit with dirt.”

Rule Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“When a parent had opted out, but did not provide a snack or meal, the program did not replace the missing meal or snack. A child whose parents opt-out, was not provided a nutritious meal by the program on February 14, 2025.”

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: Mar 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“On July 22, 2024, a staff member grabbed and pulled on a 7-year-old child’s arm. Another staff member who was also present pointed their finger at the same child and abruptly moved the child’s chair.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“I observed a hole dug out on the toddler playground that is a tripping and fall hazard. The ground cover was showing through at the hole as well. I observed a portion of the fence on the large playground that measured only three (3) feet in height. Mulch has washed up to the bottom of the fence. I observed mulch measured three (3) inches at the bottom of the green scalloped slide on the large playground.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“I observed the closet in Space 6 was unlocked and contained hazardous cleaning materials.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child’s bed, cot, or 2” mat was not individually assigned and identified.

“I observed three (3) cribs in the infant room that were not labeled with individual names. Three (3) new infants have started within the last few days per/the assistant director.”

Rule Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“I observed the thermometer in Space 4 read 20 degrees and no items were frozen. This thermometer was replaced during the visit today. This item was corrected during the visit.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Corrected during the inspection.