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Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children.

“One (1) Lasko heater and its cord were accessible to the children. The heater was placed on the kitchen counter.”

Rule Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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).

“Parent Choice diaper cream was maintained at facility for a child without authorization form.”

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: Mar 8, 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.

“A can of Pledge Clean spray was maintained in an unlocked cabinet by the refridgerator.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“An outlet by the recliner was not covered by a safety covers.”

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

Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger.

“The latch for the door to stairs that lead upstairs was not latched while five (5) children two (2) years of age and under were present. The stairs have more than two (2) steps.”

Rule Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger.. 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. The authorization form for Aquaphor hand cream for a child, who was two (2) years of age, expired on 8/28/25 but the product was not returned to the parent or discarded.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer. Two (2) Lasko portable heaters were present - one (1) on the kitchen counter by the recliner and the other one (1) on top of the children’s cubbies in the sleeping area.”

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

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

“Evacuation method for infants and non-mobile children were changed from pack-N-play to evacuation crib, but the EPR plan was not updated.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child’s names.

“One (1) bottle of human milk was stored in the refrigerator. The bottle was labeled with a child’s name but not date was found.”

Rule Breast milk, formula, and other bottled beverages sent from home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled with individual child's names.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 27, 2025. 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.

“A pack of Ingles AA batteries were stored on the top shelf, Many bottles of hand sanitizers were stored in the middle shelf and containers of Clorox disinfecting wipes were stored on the bottom shelf in the cabinet behind the high chair in the main room. The height of the middle shelf is approximately thirty-seven (37) inches high. In room 2, two (2) aerosol hair spray and one (1) aerosol cleaner were stored in the top shelf. The cabinet was not locked.”

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 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“One electrical outlet under the bulletin board was not covered with a safety cover.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or made available for review.

“Verification form and Statement of Responsibility form for a substitute staff member hired in 2018 was not available for review.”

Rule Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or 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: Mar 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“Health Questionnaire for a substitute staff member who was hired in 2018 was last updated on 2/20/23.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.

“There was no record of orientation for a staff member hired in 2018.”

Rule Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 27, 2025. 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.

“There was a Target grocery bag on the table against the wall. There was a Ziplock bag of pens and two (2) packets of Parent Choice diapers accessible on the table by the couch.”

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.

All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.

“Six (6) bottles of prescription medications were unlocked in the cabinet above the bottle warmer to the left of the sink.”

Rule All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“Operator MQ health questionnaire was not completed annually. The last completed health questionnaire was dated 2/15/2023. This was updated during the visit.”

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

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“Provider did not conduct a monthly fire drill for January or February 2024. The last documented fire drill was dated 12/18/2023. During the visit a fire drill was conducted at 12:08p.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.. Corrected during the inspection.

Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

“Current pet vaccinations were not on file for review. The last pet vaccinations on file were dated 3/16/2023 and expired 3/16/2024”

Rule Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.