Rainbow Community School

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. No staff members has been reported on the ABCMS roster.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S..

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.

“A bottle of Vets and Best Flea and Tick spray was maintained on top of the refrigerator in space #2.”

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..

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“The most recent incident on 10/2/26 was not logged on the incident log.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required..

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

“The last playground inspection was completed for August 2026 and was not completed for September 2026.”

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

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“A staff member who was employed on 8/24/26 submitted TB screening completed on 6/9/24.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months..

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The permission form for Children’s Benadryl in Space #2 was expired on 7/1/26.”

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

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“Four (4) staff member did not review the program’s EMC plan for this school year.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Corrected during the inspection.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“Medical Action Plan for epi-pen in space #2 expired on 1/7/26.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional..

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“Four (4) staff member did not review the program’s EPR plan for this school year.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Corrected during the inspection.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“The lesson plan posted in space #2 was dated 9/15/25 - 9/19/25.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In space #2, a boxcutter was accessible to the children. On the playground, a protruding nail was observed on the climber.”

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: Nov 3, 2025. 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.

“Five (5) existing staff members renewed their Health and Safety training around 2022, but they did not complete “Medication in Child Care” training.”

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 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed on 6/26/24.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Medication authorization for an inhaler in space #1 was not on file.”

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.

“An epi-pen and an inhaler in space #1 were not in their original container with pharmacy labels.”

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: Nov 3, 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 for the date of issuance).

“K. Brantley’s criminal background expired on 9/1/25 and the renewal application was submitted on 10/7/25.”

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 for 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: Nov 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“Five (5) existing staff members did not complete the required hours of on-going training hours for the past training period.”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.

“In space #2, health and physical activity was not included in the activity plan. In space #1, cognitive activity was not included in the activity plan for this week.”

Rule The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group 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 3, 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.

“Auvi-q 0.1 Epinephrine injection USP in space #1-2 expired on 6/5/24.”

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: Jul 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“A Children’s Benadryl was stored in the backpack along with a Epi-pen in space #4.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The medication authorization for Epi-pen in space #4 expired on 12/19/23.”

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: Jul 22, 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.

“Auvi-q 0.1mg epinephrine injection USP was maintained in a Ziploc bag in the backpack without the original box or the pharmacy print-out in space# 1-2.”

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: Jul 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. in space #1, seven (7) children were signed in but there were nine (9) children present at 9:20 am.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“A child’s Action plan for Epi-pen expired on 6/1/24 in space #4.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent 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: Jul 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“There were open “S” hooks at the bottom of both of the swings on the playground.”

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: Feb 2, 2024. 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.

“In the playground backpack for space #2, there was a Kids Herbal Armor Natural Insect Repellent, and the backpack was hung from the gate, making the insect repellent accessible to the children. The insect repellent has more than one (1) warning labels.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“In space #1, a child used a bathroom in the hallway and did not wash his/her hands.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 2, 2024. 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.

“Incident reports were not maintained in children’s files.”

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: Feb 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.