A New Adventure

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“There was an active wasp nest in the roof of the shelter on the playground located on the left side of the building.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. 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.

“In space # 4, an aerosol can of assured Men’s shaving cream was in an unlocked cabinet above the sink counter.”

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.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Emergency Preparedness and Response plan did not include any action plans for children with special health care needs.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 29, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“Documentation of the completion of health and safety training topics as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and training topics was not available for one (1) staff person who had not completed medication training and Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment within five years.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 plastic bags were located behind the bathroom door on a low-lying shelf. In space #4 there were plastic Ziploc bags located in low lying drawers accessible to children.”

Rule 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.. 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.

“In spaces #1 and #4 there were mouse and insect glue trap located unlocked under the sink.”

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.

Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.

“In space #4 there were two (2) bottles located in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the child’s name and date.”

Rule Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information.

“An aquatic policy was not on file. The school age field trip activities include trips to Moore Aquatic and Fitness Center.”

Rule Prior to children participating in aquatic activities, the center did not develop policies that included required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“In space #5, three (3) out of eleven (11) safe sleep charts had not been maintained for the month of February 2024.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In space #4, written permission for a tube of hydrocortisone cream 2.5% was documented on a form for over-the-counter topical ointment.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“In space #4, a tube of hydrocortisone cream 2.5% was in the original container with the pharmacy label peeled off.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.