Shelby Childcare & Development

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 #5, it was observed on a shelf behind the door leading into the classroom, were two BIC Wite Out Correction Pen with written warnings keep out of reach of children was 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.

Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.

“In Space #1a, the documentation available for review stated that on January 16, 2025, at 9:45am one infant nine months of age and enrolled on July 7, 2025, first sleep position was documented on the sleep chart as tummy. On February 5, 2026, at 1:00 pm one infant eleven months of age”

Rule Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 16, 2026. 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. One (1) lead teacher with a hire date of February 25, 2016, and one (1) cook, with a hire date of January 10, 2017, had CPR certification that expired on April 30, 2025.”

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 22, 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) lead teacher with a hire date of February 25, 2016, and one (1) cook, with a hire date of January 10, 2017, had First Aid certification that expired on April 30, 2025.”

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 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“The Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep Policy posted in space #1b contained the following information: “We use Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved cribs or other approved sleep spaces for infants, Each infant has his or her own crib or sleep space.” At 12:11pm, one (1) infant, five months of age was observed sleeping on their stomach and on a blanket that was covering the vinyl mat on the tile floor in space #1b.”

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: Jul 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

“On playground #3, used by infants and toddlers, the Red Little Tykes “Horse Rocker” was cracked at the rear and had sharp, jagged edges.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.. Corrected during the inspection.

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

“One infant, three months of age with an enrollment date of May 6, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement on file for review that the safe sleep policy was explained to the parent/guardian on or before the first day the infant attended the facility.”

Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Corrected during the inspection.

Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

“In space #1a, the nonabsorbent cover on the mattress in one crib under the cubbies was ripped on the bottom side that touched the base of the crib. In space #2b, the nonabsorbent cover on the mattress of two cribs labeled #1 and #4, were ripped on the bottom side that touched the base of the crib.”

Rule Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“In space #1b, the visual sleep check on file for review for May 28, 2025, documented the initial position that one infant, three months of age was placed in the crib for sleeping was on their side at 8:30am. At 10am, on May 28, 2025, the visual sleep check on file for review documented the initial position for one infant, four months of age was placed on their side in the crib for sleeping.”

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: Jun 6, 2025. 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.

“The signature of the staff, date, time, and by whom the parent was contacted was not documented on the incident report that was dated May 19, 2025. The signature of the staff, who completed the form, date, time, and by whom the parent was contacted was not documented on the incident report that was dated May 21, 2025. The signature of the staff, date, time, and by whom the parent was contacted was not documented on the incident report that was dated May 22, 2025.”

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 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“The written feeding plan posted in space #1b for one infant, three months of age, did not contain the parent signature or date the feeding plan was received by the center.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“One lead teacher with a hire date of March 20, 2025, did not have a medical report on file.”

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

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

“The fire drill record did not document the time of the fire drill, the length of time to evacuate, and the signature of the person conducting the drill on March 20, 2025. .”

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

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.

“Blue foam “wall protectors” were around the bottom of the crib legs where the wheels are inserted into the crib in space #1a and space #1b. The blue foam material was observed on five of the six cribs in space #1a and one of the cribs in space #1b. The foam material was accessible to five infants in attendance in space #1a.”

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.

The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.

“In space #1a, the white glider rocker was blocking the direct exit to the outside which was an emergency fire exit.”

Rule The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91.. Corrected during the inspection.