Legrande Learning Center

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“One (1) wall in the space where school-aged children are cared for was not in good repair.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“In space 1a, infant sleep checks were not documented where infant children were cared for.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. 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.

“In space 1b two (2) children were not signed in upon arrival.”

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.

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).

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).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 15, 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. There were seven (7) staff members that were not assigned to the ABCMS roster for this facility within five (5) days of being hired.”

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 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“Two (2) children had an Auvi-Q epi-pen that did not have a medication permission to administer form on file.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 8, 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.

“Playground inspections were not completed during the month of October.”

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: Dec 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“One staff member did not complete all of the required health and safety training within the first year of being hired.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On playground 3 and playground 5, the surfacing measured 2-4 inches at the slides and swings.”

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: Dec 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space 2a the activity plan that was posted was dated through June 9, 2025 and was not current.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member with a hire date of 3/12/2025 did not have documentation of completing CPR training within 90 days of being hired.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff member with a hire date of 3/12/2025 did not have documentation of completing First Aid training within 90 days of being hired.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“In space 1b there were assigned children’s cribs that did not identify if the children were able to roll back and forth.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“In space 3b children did not wash their hands prior to being served lunch after transitioning from story time on the carpet.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Within the first two weeks of assuming responsibilty for supervising a group of children, staff did not complete at least 6 hours of training on topics outlined in this rule. • One (1) new staff member with a hire date of 3/12/2025 who had contact with children did not receive at least 6 hours of orientation within the first 2 weeks of being hired.”

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: Jun 19, 2025. 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.

“There was one (1) staff member with a hire date of 2/14/2025 that did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of being hired.”

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: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.

Rule Within the first 6 weeks of assuming responsibility for supervising group of children, each employee did not complete at least 3 additional clock hours of training on topics outlined in this rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“Space 1 there was an over-the-counter diaper cream (Destin) that did not have a medication permission to administer form available for review.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A staff member with a hire date of 8/5/2019 did not have a current criminal background letter on file. The staff members qualification letter expired on 11/14/2024.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members with hire dates of 4/22/24 and 6/25/2024, did not complete CPR training within 90 days of being hired from an approved agency.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members with hire dates of 4/22/24 and 6/25/2024, did not complete first aid training within 90 days of being hired from an approved agency.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. 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).

“A staff member with a hire date of 8/5/2019, had a criminal background check qualification letter that expired on 11/14/2024.”

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).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair..

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

“During today’s visit the door to the kitchen was not locked while children were in care, providing access to hazardous material and water tempered between 80 degrees F and 110 degrees F. The gate on the playground used by preschool aged children was left open and unlocked while children were in care and utilizing that outdoor space.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

“In space 2B the wall near the door that joins to another classroom had been sanded for repair and had not been painted.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

“One staff member with a hire date of 9/28/20 had health information stored with their personnel file.”

Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“One staff member with a hire date of 1/10/07 had not completed the required health and safety trainings for the 5 year renewal period.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.