The Little People’s Place

Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.

“A completed activity plan was not posted with the other posted items.”

Rule Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“Two (2) electrical outlet uncovered beside the sink.”

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

Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“Lunch today consisted of an Uncrushable sandwich, potato chips, strawberries, and milk.”

Rule Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“One (1) child reenrolled on 3/16/2026 was missing the Shaken Baby Abusive Head Trauma policy.”

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: Apr 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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) packs of plastic packaged diapers sitting below five (5) feet on the diaper changer and one (1) pack of plastic packaged diapers sitting below five (5) feet near the closet and crib.”

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.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“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 cans of sunscreen on the shelf above the diaper changer.”

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

Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.

“Safe sleep checks were not conducted every fifteen (15) per safe sleep policy.”

Rule Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“Since the program reopened on 3/16/2026 a monthly fire drill has not been conducted.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

“Since the program reopened on 3/16/2026 an emergency drill has not been conducted.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill 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: Apr 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All garbage was not stored in water-proof containers with tight fitting covers both indoors and outdoors.

“White garbage bag was observed sitting on the floor to the right of the island in the kitchen floor. The bag was not contained by a waterproof container or tied shut.”

Rule All garbage was not stored in water-proof containers with tight fitting covers both indoors and outdoors.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device.

“While observing the infant sleep room, I observed one (1) infant asleep in a seating device inside the pack-n-play.”

Rule An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian.

“Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded. While monitoring medications, I observed one (1) buttpaste that expired 7/2024.”

Rule Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian.. 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.

“While monitoring the sleep room plastic wipe packaging and plastic diaper packaging was observed on the bottom shelf of the diaper changer”

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.

“While observing the sleep room, I observed the sleep poster and policy were not posted in the sleep area where the infant was sleeping.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

“The EPR plan was missing the newly enrolled children’s emergency information form.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7).

“Child ND did not have an authorization for up to twelve (12) months to apply Boudeaux’s Buttpaste diaper cream”

Rule Authorization for up to 12 months to apply over-the-counter medications, topical ointment, topical teething ointment or gel, insect repellents, fluoridated toothpaste, lotions, creams, and powders; such as sunscreen, diapering creams, baby lotion, and baby powder, to a child, when needed, was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule .1720(b)(7).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.