Daisy’s Good Beginnings

Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

“A broken wooden porch railing with sharp nail pieces and a small metal ring were present on the playground.”

Rule Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A current qualification letter for family member A. Brooks was not on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for 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: Feb 13, 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 from the date of issuance).

“The qualification letter for family member A. Brooks expired on December 3, 2025.”

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 from 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: Feb 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.

“A household member over the age of 15 has not completed a background check.”

Rule An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.

“D. Brooks lacks 13 hours of in-service training hours. A. Brooks lacks 16 hours of in-service training hours.”

Rule Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“Broken glass bottles were observed in what looked like a “burn pit” in the yard between the house and the children’s outdoor play area.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“Two uncovered outlets were observed in the living room area upon arrival today.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

“Two pieces of broken playground equipment were observed today.”

Rule Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“An attendance record for the current week was not observed today.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator’s signature, were not available.

“Details regarding the fire drill conducted in October 2024 were not documented on the drill record.”

Rule Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

“Details regarding the emergency preparedness drill conducted in October 2024 were not documented on the drill record.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill 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: Dec 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.

“Two bottles of Children’s Tylenol, several bottles of vitamins and one bottle of prescription medication were observed in an unlocked kitchen cabinet.”

Rule All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“Two uncovered outlets were observed in the main child care space, and one uncovered outlet was observed in the bathroom used by children.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

“A signed acknowledgment of the discipline policy was not on file for four of the children’s files monitored today.”

Rule Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child’s parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.

“A signed acknowledgment of the Summary of NC Child Care Law was not on file for four of the children’s files monitored today. REPEATED”

Rule Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home.

“Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. A signed written plan of care was not on file for four of the children’s files monitored today. REPEATED”

Rule The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.