Riverside Pre-Kindergarten

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“A daily schedule was not posted for review.”

Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference..

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“L. Goforth did not have a valid qualifying letter on file for review.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility..

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“One (1) staff members file was not available for review.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review..

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“L. Goforth did not complete the criminal background check process prior to employment.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed..

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“Documentation that the EMC plan was reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised was not on file for review.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised..

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“Activity plans posted was dated 2/9/2026-2/13/2026.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. Two (2) teacher bags were sitting on the floor under the teacher desk.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“One (1) bag of equate cough drops were observed in the teachers unlocked desk drawer. One (1) instant cold pack was observed in the first aid kit.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Two (2) electrical outlets were observed uncovered (one (1) by the sink and one (1) under the teacher’s desk on a power strip).”

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.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“The last playground inspection was documented on 11/10/2025. A playground inspection was completed during the visit.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“The last shelter-in-place drill was practiced on 3/6/2026. The previous drill was completed on 10/9/2025.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The child care operator has not notified the Division of the five (5) staff, including the administrator, that are hired by Riverside Pre-Kindergarten.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“A daily schedule was not observed posted in the classroom.”

Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Five (5) electrical outlets were observed uncovered, on a power strip located under the television in the hallway outside of the restrooms. **REPEAT VIOLATION**”

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.

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.

“While monitoring the classroom, I observed two (2) uncovered electrical outlets on the power strip under the teacher’s desk. One (1) uncovered electrical outlet to the left of the exterior door behind the Huggies wipe box on the table”

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.

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.

“While monitoring the indoor space, I observed the tall cabinet to the right of the classroom sink was unlocked. The cabinet contained Clorox wipes.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“Staff member M. Brewer hired 4/29/2024 did not have a criminal background check on file or in the ABCMS system.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. Staff member hired 6/11/2012 CPR expired 5/2022.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. Staff member hired 6/11/2012 First Aid expired 5/2022.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“One (1) Staff members hired on 4/29/2024 staff file was not on-site for review during the visit. When asked about the staff members files, the lead teacher stated that the only file she was aware of was housed off-site at the Board of Education building. I monitored the licensing notebook to verify that the staff members did not have a file on-site. No staff file was available for review during the visit for the one (1) staff members hired 4/29/2024.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“Staff member hired 8/1/2020 and staff member hired 6/11/2012 health questionnaire form was not updated annually.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“Staff members hired 8/1/2020 emergency information form was not updated annually. The staff member completed this during the visit.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

“Outside at the back of the school on the pavement a construction area was accessible to the children while they engaged in play with the trikes. One (1) child was observed running in the construction area to attempt to catch a butterfly.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“Staff member M. Brewer hired 4/29/2024 did not have a criminal background check on file or in the ABCMS system.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“Staff member hired 6/11/2012 did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Completion certificates were not on file for review.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“Staff member hired 6/11/2012 did not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Completion certificates or training transcript was not on file for review.”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 hired 6/11/2012 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A completion certificate was not on file for review.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 17, 2024. 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.

“The power strip located behind the phone to the right of the teachers desk had two (2) uncovered electrical outlets. The teacher corrected during the visit.”

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.