Black Mountain Primary School Head Start

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. The child care operator has not notified the Division of one (1) staff member hired at Black Mountain Primary School Head Start as of 8/11/2015 was not listed on the employee roster.”

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: May 29, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Outdoors, one (1) hammock swing was hanging in the outdoor learning centers space. The visual barrier overlapped into the centers play space.”

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: May 29, 2026. 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.

“Staff member hired 1/24/2024 staff evaluation was not reviewed and updated annually. The staff evaluation on file was dated 5/13/2025”

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: Jun 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“One (1) emergency medication was not update prior to the six (6) month authorization date. The form dated 11/4/2025 and was due to be reviewed and updated on or before 5/4/2026.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not maintain the manufacturer’s instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017.

“The facility did not have a copy of the manufacturer’s instructions on file for the hammock swing hanging outdoors on the covered play space.”

Rule The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

“Staff member hired 1/24/2024 professional development plan was not reviewed and updated annually. The professional development plan on file was dated 5/13/2025.”

Rule The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Outdoors, I observed the tarp that covered the sand box laying on the ground creating a potential tripping hazard.”

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

“One (1) electrical outlet uncovered in the dramatic play area.”

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.

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

“Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.”

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.

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 (3) electrical outlet were uncovered in the cafeteria.”

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.

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

“Outside, I observed the sandbox lid was broken and two (2) yellow trikes were missing the handle grips.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. 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 first aid kit contained six (6) alcohol pads, two (2) antibiotic ointments, and one (1) cold compress.”

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.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“A fire drill was documented for 10/31/2024, but the facility was closed due Tropical Storm Helene and children were not present. The next fire drill was conducted on 11/18/24 with the children present. The December fire drill was documented, but the children left school prior to the drill being conducted.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the 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: Feb 3, 2025. 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.

“While observing lunch, the children did not receive hand sanitizer prior to eating lunch after walking to the cafeteria touching the door handles and picking up sticks along the way.”

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: Sep 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“While monitoring medications, I observed three (3) chronic medication on-site permission to administer medication form was missing the route for administering the medication.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

“While observing lunch, the staff did not receive hand sanitizer prior to eating lunch after walking to the cafeteria touching the door handles along the way.”

Rule Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On 4/17/24 at approximately 11:16am a child was left unattended in the classroom. The remainder of the class proceeded to the cafeteria. The child left the classroom and was found by the school therapist outside the school courtyard. The school therapist took the child to the school secretary. The school secretary took the child to the cafeteria to reunite with the class. The child was left unattended for approximately three (3) minutes.”

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: May 8, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Outdoors, where the storage building previously was, there is exposed felt causing a tripping hazard. There are also small blue broken hard plastic pieces around the outdoor space.”

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

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“Staff member LM file did not contain a current emergency information form. The emergency information form on file was dated 8/26/2022.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.