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A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

“In video footage from August 6, 2026, a teacher was observed pulling a child off the climber by yanking them by their arm, causing them to fall to the ground. A second observation from the same footage, showed a teacher pulling a child by their arm off a pretend fire truck, causing the child to fall to the ground.”

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 25, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“It was reported that teachers would respond to a child’s misbehavior by using the word, “shame” that led to the other children repeating the word like a chant.”

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 25, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Discipline was not appropriate for the child’s age and development.

“During a review of video footage from August 6, 2026, time out was used for three children, three years of age, for an unknown reason that occurred as the class was exiting the room to go to the playground. They sat separated on the border of the fall zone but were released to play after four minutes.”

Rule Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 25, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.

“It was reported that a child who had left their water bottle inside was not initially allowed to retrieve it from their cubby.”

Rule Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 25, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“In Space 3, the posted activity plan was dated August 10 - August 14. In Space 4, an activity plan was not posted.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 9, 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.

“In Space 3, an aerosol can of Homeline Disinfectant Spray was stored out of reach in an unlocked cabinet above the sink in the classroom but was not maintained in locked storage.”

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 stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“On playgrounds 2 and 3, the mulch has deteriorated and needs to be replaced to a depth of six (6) inches. Grass has encroached into the fall zone of the complex climbers”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. 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 completed on July 20, 2026 did not include the name of the facility, facility ID#, check fcch or center, age of child, name of child care consultant, medical treatment received, witness to incident, location of incident, cause of injury, name of staff completing form, how the parent was contacted, when the parent was contacted, name of person who contacted parent.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In Space 4, the medication permission form for Coppertone Sport sunscreen did not include the specific name of the product and was authorized from May 15, 2025 - May 15, 2026.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“The staff medical report for an employee hired on August 18, 2025 was not available until January 15, 2026.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“On Playground 2, a vertical slat on the wooden barrier behind the shed was broken, creating sharp edges. On the south side of the complex climber, the gray paint was chipping.”

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: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“An Albuterol inhaler was stored in a child’s backpack in a cubby and was not stored out of reach of children.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“In Space 1, an Albuterol inhaler was stored with its chamber, but the box with the prescription label was not available.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Corrected during the inspection.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“A medical action plan for a child with a chronic condition was dated September 10, 2024 and was not updated annually.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

“The Authorized Individual for the owner did not complete a criminal background check prior to the expiration of the qualification letter. The previous qualification letter expired on August 29, 2024, but the new Qualification Letter was not received until October 9, 2024.”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).. 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.

“Two aerosol cans of shave cream were stored in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children, but were not locked.”

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.

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.

“The medication permission form for an Albuterol Inhaler in Space 3 expired on June 1, 2024. The permission form was not renewed, and the medication was not returned to the parent.”

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: Aug 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A preschool-age child, five years of age, was not adequately supervised on the playground and was able to exit from one playground to two other fenced-in playgrounds unnoticed until the child returned indoors and was found by a staff member.”

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 9, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“A staff member hired on August 28, 2023 was required to complete child maltreatment training by November 28, 2023 but did not complete it until January 4, 2024.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“Staff did not follow policies and procedures for documenting when children are regrouped from one classroom to another classroom to maintain staff/child ratios or space capacity as described in the facility’s approved Corrective Action Plan Stipulation #2 for a Written Warning issued on March 24, 2023. This is in violation of 10A NCAC 09 .2205(2).”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On January 17, 2024, a child, three years of age, was left alone on the playground for forty-three minutes.”

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: Jan 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Centers with more than two staff did not have written personnel policies. Staff did not follow the center’s supervision policy for counting children when transitioning to and from the playground.”

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: Jan 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A teacher left a classroom with twelve children sleeping at naptime for three minutes.”

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: Nov 30, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.