Childcare Network #86

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

“A 5 year old child was slapped on the arm.”

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“In space space #5 (class for three’s) the walls were not in good repair and part of the black molding is unglued. In space #7 (class for school-age) the walls had chipping paint throughout and part of the black molding (near exit door) is chipped.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. 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.

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.

“Outlets were not covered including on power strips in space #7.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Trash was observed on playground 5.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On playground 5 there was not the required space between two climbing structures that were beside each other. The fire exit door in space 3 was deadbolted. The teacher had to turn the deadbolt several times for it to unlock; it was not in good repair.”

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 14, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“The large playhouse on playground 2 was not in good condition. The large climbing structure on playground 5 was not in good condition.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 14, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“The seats on the Blue Bus were not in good condition; some seats were torn allowing foam to be exposed.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 14, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“The walls through out the center were not in good repair.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 14, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

“An application was not on file for one staff. This was corrected during the visit when the staff completed it and placed it in their file during the visit.”

Rule Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“This was not on file for one child enrolled.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. 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.

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.

“Outlets were not covered including on power strips in space #7.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“A photograph of each child that was transported was not on the vehicle when children were transported.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“This was not on file within 30 days of enrollment for one child enrolled.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 14, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“A playground inspection was not documented for May 2024.”

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: Jun 17, 2024. 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.

“Paper that was contained in plastic wrapping was accessible to children one year of age, in space 3. This was corrected during the visit when the plastic was removed so it was not accessible to the 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.

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

“This was not posted. This was corrected when it was posted during the visit.”

Rule Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Trash was observed on playground 5.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“Areas of the resilient surfacing (mulch) on playground 5 measured less than 6 inches.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 14, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.