Little Sandpiper’s Learning Center

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“A child was told in a firm tone, “I can’t wait for your mom to come” as a threat to get the child to behave and another child was told, “When we go outside you are sitting down.””

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

“Diapers and wipes were stored on the diaper changing table in space 4.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

“A staff member did not have a signed medical on file.”

Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“In space 7a, one teacher was observed with eighteen children 4-5 years of age while the second teacher left the room to put milk away.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 completed for December 2025.”

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 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“A child 10 months of age did not have a signed statement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma on file.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

“A child 10 months of age did not have a signed receipt of the safe sleep policy on file.”

Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

“A child 10 months of age did not have a signed statement of receipt of the NC Child Care Law on file.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“A child 8 months of age did not have unique behaviors listed on their application.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“Three (3) employees have not completed an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

“A chair in space 7a had three (3) sharp pointed screws exposed.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“A staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 5 years of initially completing the course (2/9/2020).”

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: Nov 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“Leftover diaper cream was not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment in space 1.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A child 8 months of age did not have a medical exam on file.”

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: Nov 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

“A child 10 months of age did not have a signed statement of receipt of the operational policies on file.”

Rule Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.. Corrected during the inspection.

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.

“A child 8 months of age did not have a signed statement of receipt of the discipline policy on file.”

Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2025. 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.

“A staff member hired March 21, 2025, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. She completed the training on October 22, 2025.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“A child 10 months of age did not have a signed statement of receipt of the smoking and tobacco restriction on file.”

Rule The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“In space 4, children ages 20 months through 36 months of age were grouped together.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“In space 4, sixteen (16) children ages 20 months through 36 months of age were present with two staff members. Staff/child ratios for the youngest child (1 year of age) are 1:6 or 2:12.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. 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.

“The sanitizing and disinfectant solutions in space 5 were stored on a low shelf (less than 5 feet in critical height). These items were moved to a taller shelf (more than 5 feet in critical height).”

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.

“An open electrical outlet was left unplugged in space 6. This outlet was plugged 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.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“A bottle of soda was observed on top of the cubbies in space 2. This was removed during the visit.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“Three (3) staff members reported they have been out of ratio in the morning during drop off by one child routinely. Ratios for these classrooms are 1:13 (4/5 year olds), and 1:6 (one year olds). These classrooms have reported ratios of 1:14 (4/5 year olds)and 1:7 (one year olds). This is a repeat violation from 06/19/25.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“Thirty-eight (38) incident reports were observed for the month of June and thirty (30) incident reports did not include all the required information.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7).

“A former staff member’s file was not on file as required.”

Rule Personnel records were not maintained on file in the timeframes given by Rule .2318(7).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On an unknown date, a staff member dragged a four-year-old child by the wrist.”

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: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A child was restrained as a form of discipline.

“On an unknown date, a staff member restrained a four-year-old child in the staff member’s lap.”

Rule A child was restrained as a form of discipline.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“A staff member yelled at three-year-old children.”

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.

“A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent when a child was injured.”

Rule A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All children’s records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.

“A file was not available for a child who had been disenrolled for less than one year.”

Rule All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

“An incident report was not mailed to a Division representative when a child received medical care for injuries that occurred at the center on October 9, 2024 and June 12, 2025.”

Rule An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 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.

“On June 12, 2025, a child was not cared for in a nurturing and appropriate manner when a staff member told the child scratch themself on the face in response to the child scratching another child. When the child did not scratch themselves hard enough, the staff member scratched and/or assisted the child in scratching themselves, which resulted in a deep scratch/abrasion under the child’s eye. On unknown dates, a staff member hit three-year-old children in the head with books.”

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: Jun 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“During today’s visit, there was one caregiver providing care to twelve one-year-old children. This was corrected during the visit.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“An incident report was not completed when a child’s lip was injured or when a child received medical attention for injuries suspected of occurring while in care.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.

“The center’s discipline policy was not reviewed with several staff members.”

Rule Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label.

“On an unknown date, a staff member failed to give a four-year-old child their inhaler resulting in the child needing medical attention.”

Rule Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“At least one staff member did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment.”

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: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The operator made an effort to falsify information.

“The administrator provided falsified information on several occasions related to staff records and information related to inappropriate discipline use by a staff member.”

Rule The operator made an effort to falsify information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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. A staff member’s CPR certification expired March 2025.”

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 15, 2025. 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. A staff member’s First Aid certification expired March 2025.”

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 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“A diaper cream ointment permission form in space 5 did not have information regarding the amount to be used, when to use the ointment, or where.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A prescription medication inhaler was not in the original labeled container in space 7b.”

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

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“While outside on February 27, 2025, a staff member observed a one-year-old child kneeling on the ground crying near the bottom of a slide. On this occasion, staff members failed to maximize their ability to see or hear the child at all times, were unaware of the child’s whereabouts or activities at all times, did not know if the child had been injured, and did not provide age appropriate supervision.”

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: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“On February 27, 2025, one staff member was present on the playground with fifteen (15) one-year-old to two-year-old children for at least one minute. The minimum staff/child ratio for this age group is one staff member to six children with a group size of no more than twelve children.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On March 3, 2025, the depth of the mulch at the bottom of the double slide was less than two inches. The required depth is at least six inches for a structure under five feet high.”

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: Mar 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

“A signed statement of the safe sleep policy was not on file for the two infant files monitored today.”

Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 25, 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. A staff member hired April 30, 2024 has not obtained certification in CPR.”

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: Nov 25, 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. A staff member hired April 30, 2024 has not obtained certification in First Aid.”

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: Nov 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“A fast food cup was observed 6, energy drinks and a soda were observed in space 2.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence 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: Nov 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.

“Currently, there is not one on staff who has completed the EPR in Child Care training.”

Rule The Center did not have a person on staff who completed the EPR in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file or in a file designated for emergency preparedness and response plan documents.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“A signed statement of the smoking and tobacco restriction was not on file for eleven (11) of the thirteen (13) children’s files monitored today.”

Rule The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“All new staff records were not made available for review.”

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: Apr 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“Fourteen (14) children 1 year of age were observed in space 1 with three teachers. The maximum group size for children 1 year of age is twelve (12).”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“Leftover diaper cream in space 1 was not returned to the parent after authorization had expired.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 25, 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.

“Plastic bags that could be torn apart were on low shelves below 5 feet in critical height in space 1 where children one year of age are enrolled.”

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

Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

“A health assessment was not on file for one of the ten children’s files monitored today.”

Rule Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 7, 2023. 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.

“Three electrical outlets not in use were not covered in Space #6.”

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.

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 school age child was transported by the facility’s bus on seven different occasions in November 2023 without a photograph in the bus.”

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: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“Seven protruding bolts were observed in the black, plastic border on the playground used by children two and three years of age.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“A plastic grocery bag was observed accessible to children under three years of age in Space #6, and several plastic Ziploc bags were observed accessible to children under three years of age in Space #3.”

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.

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

“Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were recorded April 10, 2023 and August 17, 2023; a drill has not been recorded since August 17, 2023. These drills were not practiced at least every three months as required.”

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: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A staff member who began employment July 11, 2022 did not complete health and safety training until October 28, 2023.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“Incorrect staff/child ratios were posted in Spaces #2 and 3. A ratio chart was not posted at all in Space #7.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.

The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

“One of the two NC Pre-K children’s files monitored today did not include a dental screening.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a dental screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.