Bolin’s Daycare Center

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. One staff member employed on May 4, 2026, was not listed on the ABCMS Provider Portal roster for this facility.”

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

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 #4, one (1) plastic bag containing soft blocks was stored in the unlocked bathroom cabinet, less than five (5) feet from the floor surface, and accessible to five (5) children, one (1) year of age, and one (1) child, two (2) 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.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“The door entering space #4 was open and the lead teacher was observed in the kitchen across the hallway from the office, while six (6) toddlers, one year of age were napping. No caregiver was observed in space #4 supervising while the lead teacher was in the kitchen warming their personal lunch.”

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: Aug 12, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

“Twenty-one (21) children were observed in space #7 with one (1) caregiver during the walkthrough of the facility. The maximum capacity for space #7 to meet enhanced indoor space requirements was twenty (20) children.”

Rule For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 12, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“In space #7, one (1) lead teacher was caring for seven (7) children, four years of age, three (3) children, five years of age, and eleven (11) children that were school-age.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 12, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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. Verification of staff completion of CPR training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. The certificate was received from National CPR Foundation. Four staff had a CPR training certification on file that was not from an approved training organization. The hire dates for the four staff were July 10, 2023, March 2, 2020, October 9, 2023, and October 23, 2023.”

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: Jul 2, 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. The certificate was received from National CPR Foundation. Four staff had a First Aid training certification on file that was not from an approved training organization. The hire dates for the four staff were July 10, 2023, March 2, 2020, October 9, 2023, and October 23, 2023.”

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: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“Two incident reports on file that were reviewed, were not documented on an incident log. The facility did not have an incident log on file for review.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“On June 19, 2024, children were not served a meat or meat alternate for lunch. Children were observed eating spaghetti noodles, traditional spaghetti sauce, broccoli, mashed potatoes, bread, and milk during the visit.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“One staff with a hire date of October 9, 2023, did not have documentation of receiving sixteen hours of orientation within the first six weeks.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The most recent lockdown drill was conducted on March 15, 2024.”

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: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.

“The owner was employed on July 7, 2023, and had a BSAC training certificate on file dated December 29, 2023.”

Rule Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The surfacing around the stationary spring see saw on playground #3 measured less than one inch. The critical height of the spring see saw, was 20 inches.”

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: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“The menu listed a Pop Tart and water for morning snack on Monday, November 27, 2023, pancakes and water for morning snack on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, cinnamon toast and water for morning snack on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, French toast and water for morning snack on Friday, December 1, 2023, and hot dogs, French fries, cookie and milk for lunch on Friday, December 1, 2023.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. 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.

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“J. Putman, lead teacher in the space caring for children two and three years of age, had a hire date of October 2, 2023, and a signed acknowledgement of reviewing the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy dated October 12, 2023.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.