Precious Minds Learn N Play Academy

Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.

“A caregiver observed but did not respond in a timely manner to a physical interaction between two (2) toddlers.”

Rule Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.

“In space 3 the door to the playground was propped open. This is a repeat violation from July 28, 2025.”

Rule All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.. Corrected during the inspection.

All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.

“The exterior door in space 4 was propped open.”

Rule All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.. 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.

“Open electrical outlets in spaces 2 and 3 were observed.”

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.

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.

“This document was not observed posted in the center.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“A set of plastic drawers with one broken drawer was observed in Space #4, the bottom of the manipulative shelf in Space #2 was broken, and a broken riding toy was observed in Outdoor Space #2.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

“Milk substitutions were observed in the kitchen, however a list of special diets and food substitutions was not posted.”

Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.

“An infant’s feeding plan had not been updated to include the baby food and cereal which he is now being served per staff report.”

Rule The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.. Corrected during the inspection.

Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.

“Several visibly dirty toys and furnishings were observed throughout the center.”

Rule Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

“The dramatic play area in Space #2 contained only two pieces of pretend food and one dish.”

Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“A caregiver in Space #2 was observed using Endit diaper cream on a child for which it’s use had not been authorized in writing.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“A balance beam with a fall height of 23 inches was installed over grass rather than protective surfacing on the playground used by infants, toddlers and preschool children.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“Safe sleep checks were not documented for an infant observed asleep for at least 45 minutes today.REPEATED”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 26, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“A blanket was observed in the sleep space with a sleeping infant in Space #1. The facility’s safe sleep policy prohibits blankets.”

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: Mar 26, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“A broken see saw was observed on the playground used by school age children.”

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

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Three medications were observed in Space #1 without written instructions or authorization. In addition, a prescription diaper cream was observed in Space #2 without correct instructions. 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: Mar 26, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 without the original container or pharmacy label in Space #2. 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: Mar 26, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.