Annette’s Day Care

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. One (1) household member, J. Sprouse, was not connected to the facility in the ABCMS Provider Portal.”

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: Jun 16, 2026. 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.

“Two (2) aerosol chemicals were observed on top of the refrigerator in the kitchen. One (1) aerosol cleaner was observed in a box on a work bench on the patio in the outdoor learning environment.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child’s hands were not washed before and after eating.

“Children’s hands were not washed prior to eating lunch.”

Rule Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“Two (2) outlets in the dining room and two (2) outlets in the kitchen were uncovered.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

“One (1) bottle of witch hazel and a bag with an assortment of creams and ointments was observed in the bathroom behind a mirror. Two (2) tubes of hand cream, one (1) bottle of rose hip spray and one (1) stick of deodorant was observed on the bar in the kitchen. Five (5) bottle of essential oils and one (1) container of disinfecting wipes were observed in the dining room.”

Rule Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.

“One (1) child, aged twelve months old, did not have an infant feeding plan on file.”

Rule Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment.

“Visual sleep checks were conducted but were not documented for one (1) infant. An infant was placed on a pillow with a blanket to sleep.”

Rule Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“The times of arrival for children were not documented as they arrived to the facility.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

“The signed acknowledgment of receipt of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for three (3) children.”

Rule Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Hand tools including a pipe cutter, hammers, a battery and boxes of nails and screws were observed on a work bench on the patio in the outdoor learning environment. A jar of batteries was observed on a side table in the dining room.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child’s parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.

“One (1) child, enrollment date 6/3/26, did not have a signed acknowledgement that the parent received the summary of the NC Child Care Law.”

Rule Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement 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: Jun 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“Two (2) outlets were uncovered in the living room.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The last health questionnaire was completed 1/12/24.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“The arrival times for three (3) children were not documented during the visit today.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Two (2) baby wipes packages that contained choking and suffocation warnings were observed on a chair, accessible to children.”

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.

Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.

“The safe sleep policy was not posted.”

Rule Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The qualifying letter was not on file for the operator and one (1) household member.”

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

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“Arrival and departure times were not documented for children on 2/24/25-2/26/25.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A lawn mower and tiller were accessible to children in the outdoor learning environment. A generator was accessible to children in the dining room.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 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 training for operator A. Sprouse expired on 11/5/23.”

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: Jul 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider’s own preschool children.

“Per review of attendance reports, six (6) preschool children were in attendance on 4/11/24 and 6/5/24. Per operator statement, six (6) preschool children are scheduled to attend on Wednesdays.”

Rule Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

“Three (3) children’s file did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signature on file.”

Rule Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“The ITS-SIDS training for operator A. Sprouse expired on 11/5/23.”

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: Jul 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child’s parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.

“One (1) children’s file did not have a signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the Summary of NC Child Care Law.”

Rule Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement 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: Jun 26, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance.

“Two (2) children’s files did not contain a signed receipt of the operational policies.”

Rule The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.