Busy Little Bees Asheville LLC

A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

“The one (1) child file reviewed during the visit today did not have the signed acknowledgement in the file. This is a repeat violation from 5/27/26 and 8/20/26.”

Rule A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

“One (1) teacher did not have ITS-SIDS training and was alone with five (5) infants for approximately twenty (20) minutes in space #1, the classroom intended for infant and one year old children.”

Rule At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while 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: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“The incident log had one (1) incident report documented on the log. There were five (5) additional incident reports from June 2026 and early September 2026 behind the incident log that had not been documented on the incident log.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“One (1) staff hired on 8/24/26 had a negative TB test on file dated 6/25/25.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“In space #1, the classroom with infant and one year old children, there were a total of eleven (11) infant and one year old children with two (2) teachers.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 15, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“Three (3) children’s files did not have the acknowledgement in the file.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

“Three (3) children did not contain documentation that the parent received the NC Child Care Law.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“One (1) staff completed the DCDEE CBC application process to renew the CBC qualification letter. The qualification letter dated 8/12/26 is not on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Corrected during the inspection.

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

“(omit posting for centers located in a residence). There were five (5) children under fifteen months of age that did not have a feeding plan posted in the classroom.”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Chairs and tables were not the appropriate height for the children using the items.

“In space #1, the classroom with infant and one year old children, there were two (2) one year olds sitting at a table for a small group activity. The same two (2) children ate lunch at a table in space #3B. In both spaces, the children sat in chairs that were too tall and their feet did not touch the floor.”

Rule Chairs and tables were not the appropriate height for the children using the items.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“The emergency information form for three (3) staff could not be located.”

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: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“Three (3) children’s files did not have the child’s immunization records on file within thirty days after admission.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center.

“One (1) child file was reviewed for a child that had three (3) food allergies posted in the kitchen. The file did not contain written instructions from the parent or health care professional on file.”

Rule Food required by special diet prescribed by health care professional or parent did not have written instructions and/or was not maintained on file at the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“During lunch observation, one (1) child that brought lunch from home was not served milk or a fruit.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the 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: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“Three (3) child files did not have the child medical exam or health assessment on file within thirty days of enrollment.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

“A menu was not planned for this week. The morning snack served was documented on the Tadpoles application as it was served to children.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Monthly playground inspections on the form provided by the Division were not completed for May, June, and July.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

“Three (3) children’s files did not contain documentation that the parent participation plan was discussed before the child’s first day of attendance.”

Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.

“The staff acknowledgement for the personnel and operational policies has not been completed.”

Rule Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“In space #2, the classroom with two through four year old children, easily torn plastic bags and wipes packages were located under five feet and accessible to children under three years of age.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Centers with a licensed capacity of 30 or more children did not have at least four activity areas available daily in the space occupied by a group of children. In space #2, the classroom for children ages two through four years, there were two activity areas for children, which included books and manipulatives.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.

“Two (2) children’s files did not have a signed and dated statement by parent that the discipline policy was received and explained at enrollment.”

Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“One (1) staff hired on 5/5/26 did not have a certificate of completion for the training on file. Refer to staff and training worksheet.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“The prevention of shaken baby and abusive head trauma policy for four (4) staff could not be located. Refer to the staff and training worksheet.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 administrator failed to update information regarding new employee hires in the ABCMS 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: Aug 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“Personal files for two staff members were not on site and available for review.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not 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: Jul 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“One child’s bottles were unlabeled and another child’s bottles were not labeled with the date.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“Three (3) child files did not contain a signed and dated statement by the parent that the policy was received and explained by the child’s first day of enrollment.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

“Three (3) child files did not contain a signed and dated statement by parent acknowledging receipt of the Summary of the Child Care Law before the child enrolled at the facility.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

“In space #1, the classroom with children ages 12 months or less, one (1) infant that could hold their own bottle was placed in a crib with a bottle upon arrival for approximately ten (10) minutes. One (1) infant that could not hold their own bottle was in a stroller outdoors drinking a bottle while the teacher was holding the bottle. During rest time, two (2) infants were asleep with bottles in their cribs.”

Rule All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. 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.

“A bottle of Lysol cleaner with multiple warning was located on a shelf unlocked in the hallway across from the bathrooms. The door to the laundry room/staff room was unlocked and contained laundry detergent and air fresheners with multiple warnings.”

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: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

“(omit posting for centers located in a residence) There were three (3) children under fifteen months of age that did not have a feeding plan.”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“There was no visual sleep check documentation on file to review for three (3) infants enrolled.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“In space #1, the classroom with children 12 months or younger, during rest time, two (2) infants were asleep with bottles in their cribs.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“The snack listed on the menu today was peaches and applesauce.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the 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: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

“Two (2) child files did not contain any documentation that the parent received the parent participation plan.”

Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“In space #1, the classroom with infants and one year old children, and in space #2, the classroom with one year old children, there were multiple zip lock bags, plastic grocery bags, and easily torn plastic on the diapers, that was stored under five feet and accessible to children under three years of age.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.