Building Blocks Academy

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.

“A visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, eleven months of age, on January 22, 2026, at 12:56pm and was not checked again until 1:15pm. Also, for the same infant, on January 23, 2026, a visual sleep check was documented at 12:13pm and was not checked again until 12:39pm, and at 1:24pm and was not checked again until 1:42pm.”

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: Apr 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“For one eleven month old infant, a sleep position was not documented at 11:25am on January 20, 2026, and at 9:48am, 10:03am, 12:15pm, 12:30pm, and 12:45pm on January 21, 2026.”

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: Apr 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“One staff member, Abigail Reid, employed on December 2, 2025, only received five and a half hours of orientation by December 16, 2025, rather than the required six hours.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The monthly playground inspection report for February 2026 was not on file available for review.”

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: Apr 28, 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 the bathroom connected to space #3, seven plastic packages of diapers and seven plastic packages of wipes with safety warnings were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table 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.

The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.

“In space #2, the activity plan labeled “rain/flowers” with no date listed did not include a daily gross motor activity. On Monday the gross motor activity listed was “look for flowers”, on Tuesday the gross motor activity was “look for worms”, on Thursday the gross motor activity was “look at flowers”, and on Friday the gross motor activity was “free play.””

Rule The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 28, 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 staff member, Brittny Turner, employed on August 4, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training through the Positive Childhood Alliance website. This staff member completed a course on September 10, 2025, titled, “Understanding Child Abuse and Preventing 2024-2025” when completing her CDA.”

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: Apr 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space #3, two tubes of OraLine fluoride toothpaste expired on 12/31/2024. Four children in space #3 brush their teeth daily using the facilities toothpaste.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“One tube of OraLine fluoride toothpaste with multiple safety warnings was observed on the sink in the attached bathroom accessible to children.”

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.

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.

“One child in space #3 was not signed in or signed out on May 2, 2025, however, this child was marked present on the attendance record.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The monthly playground inspection report for December 2024 was not on file available for review.”

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: May 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“Standing water was observed on top of the sand box tarp cover after children and staff utilized the playground.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space #3, one child’s Aveeno baby lotion expired on 9/30/2024. The teacher confirmed that the lotion was administered to the child on 1/7/2025.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 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.

“In the locked kitchen with an open window area, two jugs of Great Value Bleach, one aerosol can of Great Value disinfectant spray, one spray bottle of Food Lion All-Purpose cleaner, and three containers of Clorox toilet bowl cleaner were observed on top of the refrigerator and three aerosol cans of olive oil were observed in an unlocked cabinet above the stove. The products were not stored in a locked storage room or locked cabinet.”

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.

All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. One staff member employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the annual EPR review on file for review since prior to the current ownership on 4/26/2023.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“The application for one child enrolled on 11/13/2023 did not include the child’s allergies and symptoms nor health care concerns. This child has a Medical Action Plan that was not listed on the application.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“An incident report dated 3/12/2024 was missing the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. An incident report dated 4/17/2024 and 4/30/2024 was missing the time a parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/2/2024 and an incident report dated 5/8/2024 was missing the date the parent was contacted and the description of first aid given. An incident report dated 5/9/2024 was missing the description of first aid given.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 20, 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 #1, plastic packaging for two packages of diapers and plastic packaging for one package of wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet below the 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.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“One staff employed on 6/1/2023 did not have documentation of the Emergency Medical Care Plan review on file for review.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The EPR trained staff member, S. Smith, did not update the EPR Plan when changes were made to administration. S. Smith became administrator on October 30, 2023, and according to the EPR Plan, revisions had not been made since then.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

“Documentation was not completed for a prescription medication that was administered to a child during the first week of May 2024.”

Rule When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include 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 19, 2024. 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.

“In space #2, one (1) aerosol can of Elmer’s Spray Adhesive was stored on top of the cabinet above the sink.”

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.

Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.

“In space #2, seven (7) foam paint brushes and three (3) foam stampers were stored in an open container on the second shelf of the art center and accessible to three children, two years of age.”

Rule Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.. Corrected during the inspection.