Enchanting Tree Learning Center

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.

“An infant who was enrolled on May 4, 2026 did not have documentation of receipt of the safe sleep policy on file.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current qualification letter was not on file for staff members S.M. and D.P.”

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: Feb 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“Heath and Safety Training was expired for two staff members.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 10, 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 for the date of issuance).

“The qualification letter for staff member S.M. expired in October 2025 and for staff member D.P. in December 2024.”

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: Feb 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“In space 6, the refrigerator had condensation on the back wall and there was no thermometer.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Activity plan was not dated in space #4 and activity plan in space #3 was dated for January 27, 2025 – January 31, 2025.”

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: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The qualification letter for three staff members has expired.”

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: Feb 18, 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).

“The qualification letters for three staff members have expired; one expired in September 2024 and two expired in December 2024.”

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: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“A new staff member who was hired on July 15, 2024 has not completed this required training. It should have been completed by October 15, 2024.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The activity plan posted in Space #3 was dated for previous the week.”

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

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

“A therapist was observed working unsupervised with children when a valid criminal records qualification letter was not on file.”

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

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

“The open, wooden shelves in Space #5 wobbled back and forth when touched. In addition, a wooden pallet observed on the playground used by infants and children one year of age had rotting, splintered wood in two places.”

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 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

“Three books were observed for a group of ten children in Space #5.”

Rule For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“A tube of Desitin reported as no longer in use was observed in Space #5. In addition, two prescription medications with expired authorizations were observed in Space #2. REPEATED”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The authorization form observed for the prescription diaper cream found in Space #6 was the incorrect form and therefore did not include all required information for prescription medications. REPEATED”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“A tube of prescription diaper cream was observed in Space #6 without the original labeled container. REPEATED”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“The staff/child ratio documented on the ratio chart in Space #2 was not accurate based on the age of the youngest child enrolled.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“Uncovered electrical outlets were observed in Spaces #1 and 2. REPEATED”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Two protruding bolts were observed in the plastic border surrounding the climber on the playground used by children two and three years of age (Outdoor Space #2). REPEATED”

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: Feb 20, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“A tube of diaper cream with authorization which expired January 4, 2024 was observed in Space #4.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Seven children one and two years of age were observed in Space #5 with one staff member. Seven children one year of age were also observed in Space #4 with one staff member. REPEATED”

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: Feb 20, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.

“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Several areas of fencing on each of the three outdoor spaces measured between 3 feet 8 inches and 3 feet 10 inches today.”

Rule Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 27, 2024. 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.

“Plastic Ziploc bags were observed accessible to children under three years of age in Space #1. Plastic grocery bags were observed accessible to children under three years of age in Space #6. REPEATED”

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: Feb 20, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“Per staff member report, one of the teachers formerly assigned to care for children two years of age, was observed using a loud voice as well as harsh and stern tones when giving directives to children. It was also reported that this staff member often failed to comfort crying children.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 5, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.