Nazarene Christian

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“Two (2) children’s arrival time was not recorded on the attendance sheet.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“The last shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 5/5/26 and another drill has not been conducted since.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or 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: Oct 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The depth of the mulch around the spring seesaws on the large playground was measured at less than 1 inch.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On the preschool playground located in the front parking lot, the wooden borders around the slide structures were deteriorated in two (2) separate places, exposing three (3) rebars protruding approximately 2–3 inches above the ground.”

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: Jun 8, 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. No staff members were listed on the Automated Background Check Measuring System (ABCMS) roster for the program as of today.”

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: Dec 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Upon observation, some of the children’s faces were covered by their blankets while asleep for two (2) children in 4-C and one (1) child in 4-B.”

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: Dec 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.

“Two (2) cans of aerosol shaving creams were maintained in a unlocked cabinet in 4-B.”

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.

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

“On the young children’s playground, a top of turtle sandbox was cracked in two (2) separate places.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A record of orientation for two (2) new staff member was not available for review. Per administrator, the orientations were completed for both staff members. The document was misplaced and unable to be found during the visit.”

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: Jun 12, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“In space #8, an outlet by the shelf with the Christmas tree was not covered with a safety cover.”

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.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

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: Jul 31, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On 7/1/24, one (1) child from 3A, two (2) children from 4B and two (2) children from 4C engaged in the “Butt game” in the playhouse on the preschool playground. The children pulled their pants down to show each other their bottoms. There were three (3) teachers present on the playground but did not witness the incidents. One (1) of the children reported to the teacher from 4C after the incident occurred.”

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: Jul 31, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“In space #2B, Aquaphor healing ointment for a child expired in February 2024, and it was not returned to the parents or discarded.”

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: Apr 18, 2024. 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 #3, a grocery bag of clean clothes was located on top of the cots, which was approximately thirty-five (35) inches high. In space #2B, two bags of Parent choice gentle clean wipes with a warning label “ Keep out of reach of children” was accessible to the children on the shelves by the entrance door. in space 2A, diapers in plastic wrapper were accessible to the children under diaper changing table.”

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.