Loving Arms Family Child Care Home

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“An immunization report was not on file for two preschool children enrolled.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.

“Documentation was not on file to verify the operator reviewed and provided a copy of the program’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment for three children.”

Rule Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“Plastic grocery bags were observed on the diaper changing table and in children cubbies.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

“Documentation was not on file to verify the program’s EPR plan was reviewed annually. The EPR plan was last reviewed on June 9, 2025.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“Plastic bags storing pampers and clothes was observed in a cubby below 5ft. from the finished floor while children under age three were in care.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.

For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.

“Photographs were not included with the identifying information for children transported by the operator.”

Rule For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.. Corrected during the inspection.

Vehicle used for travel was not free of hazards such as but not limited to, torn upholstery, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch.

“Three tires on the vehicle used to transport children did not meet the 2/32 of an inch tire tread as required.”

Rule Vehicle used for travel was not free of hazards such as but not limited to, torn upholstery, broken windows, holes in the floor or roof, or tire treads of less than 2/32 of an inch.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Qualification letter for Gwendolyn Kimbel expired on 1/6/2025. The qualification letter for Chester Kimbel expired on 1/16/2025.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for 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 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

“The ITS-SIDS certification for the operator, G. Kimbel, expired on 4/28/25.”

Rule Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).

“Gwendolyn Kimbel did not complete and submit the required information to have a criminal background check complete prior to the expiration of the previous qualification letter. Chester Kimbel did not complete and submit the required information to have a criminal background check complete prior to the expiration of the previous qualification letter.”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“A bottle of Dawn dish detergent was on the counter by the sink.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.