Farmer’s Union Developmental Day Care

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“The most recent documentation of visual checks available for review was dated April 5, 2026.”

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 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“A staff member who began employment on April 8, 2026 and a staff member who began employment on May 11, 2026 do not have documentation of having received orientation.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 6, 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.

“A playground inspection was not documented for May 2026.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A staff member who began employment on April 8, 2026 and a staff member who began employment on May 11, 2026 do not have documentation of having received orientation.”

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 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space 4, a current activity plan was not posted.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A qualification letter for teacher S.E. was not on file.”

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: Jan 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“On the front playground used by children in space 2, there is rust on the bars of the metal train. On middle playground used by children in space 4, there is rust on the metal pivot point of the seesaw and splintered wood at the base of the stairs on the wooden climbing structure.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection was completed in July 2024.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2025. 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 qualification letter for teacher S.E. expired on December 15, 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 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 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“In space 2, diaper cream and teething gel for one (1) child were stored in the child’s cubby.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A staff member who was previously qualified did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Her qualification expired January 7, 2025.”

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: Jan 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“An aerosol can of disinfectant was stored on a shelf in space 2. In addition, a container of sanitizing wipes was stored under the sink rather than a minimum of 5 feet out of reach.”

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.

All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The EPR plan has not been reviewed with staff since 2023.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“All staff did not have a current annual staff evaluation on file.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 27, 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.

“Monthly playground inspections were not completed for November and December of 2024.”

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: Jan 27, 2025. 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 did not complete and submit the required forms to complete a criminal background check prior to her qualification expiring January 7, 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 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: Jan 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“The required Emergency Information Form was not on file for a staff member who began employment April 24, 2024.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Upon arrival, eight children ranging from three to twelve years of age were observed on a fenced in playground without a staff member present in the space.”

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: Jul 23, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“A staff member who began employment April 24, 2024 has not yet completed at least 16 hours of orientation.”

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 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care.

“At approximately 9:30 A.M, children one year of age entered the same playground as a group of children two and three years of age. Twenty children were in care.”

Rule Separate outdoor play areas or time schedules were not provided for children under two when 15 or more children were in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 23, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“A signed acknowledgement of this policy was not on file for a staff member who began employment April 24, 2024 and was observed working with children under five years of age today.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A current schedule was not posted in Space #6.”

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

A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.

“At 10:30 A.M., eleven children were present in Space #2 when children from Space #4 were brought into the space for diaper changing routines. The capacity of Space #2 at 25-sq.ft. per child is ten children.”

Rule A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 17, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“Two protruding bolts were observed at the base of the playhouse on the playground used by preschool and school age children.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 17, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“A cracked plastic tub with sharp edges and pinching hazards was observed accessible to children in Space #1.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Corrected during the inspection.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“A signed acknowledgement of receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not observed in either of the two children’s files reviewed today.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Activity plans were not current in Spaces #2 and 4.”

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

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

“A signed acknowledgement of receipt of the summary of NC Child Care Law was not observed in one of the two children’s files today.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 1, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“Annual health questionnaires were not on file for two staff members.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“At 8:40am, nine children one through four years of age were observed together in Space #1. It was reported that the facility opens at 6:30am.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 1, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“At 8:40am, nine children one through four years of age were observed in Space #1 with one staff member.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 1, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“One of the wooden see saws on the playground used by preschool children was observed split in the middle.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Corrected during the inspection.

Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.

“In Space #2, materials were not available to support an art activity area or a blocks activity area.”

Rule Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 1, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Three staff members did not complete all required health and safety training topics within the first year of employment.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.