Hayesville Child Development Center

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

“A staff member used inappropriate discipline with a one year old child.”

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

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. D. Mull’s criminal background check has not been linked to this facility. D. Mull was hired on 10/5/2026.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S..

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.

“Sleep chart was not completed on 10/9/2026, 10/19/2026 and 10/20/2026 for O. Rivera.”

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..

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. Four (4) staff members who have renewed their criminal background qualification letters have not been hired in the ABCMS Provider Portal. Additionally, two (2) staff members hired in February 2026 (A.H.) and March 2026 (C.B.) have not been entered into the Provider Portal. Two (2) former staff members (J.H.C. and A.D.B.) who are no longer employed at the facility have not been terminated in the Provider 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: Jun 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.

“The Summary of Law posted at the facility was dated 2021.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place 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 16, 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 most recent playground inspection on file was dated February 12, 2026.”

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: Jun 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group of children in care.

“An activity plan was not posted in the classroom serving children one year of age.”

Rule The activity plan was not designed to stimulate emotional and social, health and physical, approaches to play and learning, language development and communication, and cognitive development for each group 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 16, 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 last playground inspection was completed on 10/20/25. Ms. Resendiz reported that a playground inspection was not completed in November.”

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 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“A fire drill was not performed for the month of November. There is one week left of school before the Holidays so a fire drill was performed today during my visit.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“A parent did not leave an authorization for a Diaper Cream medicine in space #4. The parent was a teacher on site and came to the room and removed the medicine to correct the violation.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A Shelter in place was not performed since 7/24/24. There is one week left of school before the Holidays so a Shelter in Place drill was performed today during my visit.”

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

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“No Fire Drill was performed in the month of August.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the 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: Sep 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center had not developed and adopted a written safe sleep policy.

“Cot sheets were loose and not conformed to the crib mattresses.”

Rule The center had not developed and adopted a written safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 5, 2024. 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.

“A.K. did not have a T.B. prior to employment.”

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: Jan 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.

“Plastics (wipes and diaper packaging) were stored under the change table in an unlocked space in the two (2) year old classroom. (wipes and diaper packaging) Plastics ( wipes and diaper packaging)were within reach of children in the two year old classroom.”

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.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“There was no thermometer in the infant class which contains infant’s bottles.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.