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

“The provider completed 5.5 of the required 10 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: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.

“The posted plan was dated April 2025 and did not reflect current activities.”

Rule Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.

“The operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment with 5-year health and safety ongoing training requirements.”

Rule Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“Five (5) out of five (5) children records reviewed did not have written notifications to parents of the smoking and tobacco restriction.”

Rule Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

“The operator did not update the EPR Plan annually.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator’s CPR certification expired November 30, 2024.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator’s First Aid certification expired November 30, 2024.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

“The operator’s ITS-SIDS certification expired June 2, 2024 and was not renewed until August 1, 2024.”

Rule Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.. 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.

“The operator’s previous fire inspection, which is required by Columbus County, was conducted June 7, 2023, and the next one was not conducted until December 3, 2024, more than 12 months later.”

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.

Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.

“The activity plan observed did not have at least four different activities documented daily.”

Rule Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.. Corrected during the inspection.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“Two aerosol cans of air freshener were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen. REPEATED”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Outdoors, a large crack was observed in one of the ladder rungs on the climber used by preschool children. Indoors, a light switch in the bathroom used by children was observed separated from the wall, exposing electrical wires.”

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

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

“The signed acknowledgment of this policy was not on file for two children today. REPEATED”

Rule Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility’s license in a prominent place in the home.

“An updated version of the Summary of NC Child Care Law was not posted. The version posted was from 2011.”

Rule Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place 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 21, 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. The signed written plan of care was not on file for two children 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 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.