The Learning Nest

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A child enrolled on 3/16/26 did not have a medical report on file.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 18, 2026. 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 had certification of ITS-SIDS that expired 4/24/26 and renewal certification dated 4/30/26.”

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.

Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers.

“The operator’s vehicle used to transport children had registration that expired 4/26.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations concerning vehicles and the transportation of passengers.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 18, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Documentation of the operator’s Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.

“The operator had not completed the EPR Plan.”

Rule Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.. 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.

Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.

“In the outdoor space, there were two large dump truck toys that had peeling paint with exposed rust. The green shelf in the outdoor space, that holds blocks, was collapsing with sagging boards and peeling paint.”

Rule Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.. 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.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A child enrolled 9/3/24 did not have a medical report on file.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 9, 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 certification of CPR expired 3/25.”

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: Jun 4, 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 certification of First Aid expired 3/25.”

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: Jun 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.

“The Monkey Bars Toddler Gym Tower in the outdoor space was made for children (3) three to (8) years of age.”

Rule Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame.

“The operator completed health and safety trainings on 12/16/24 and was required to complete them by 7/6/24.”

Rule Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.

“Six (6) out of six (6) children enrolled did not have written permission forms on file.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.

“A bottle of White Out was located on the art shelf beside other art materials.”

Rule Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file.

“The operator completed the EPR in Child Care training on 11/21/24 and was required to complete it by 7/6/24.”

Rule The operator did not complete the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training within the required timeframe and/or documentation of completion of the training was not on file.. 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.

“A jug of Up and Up Disinfecting Bleach was stored on top of the refrigerator.”

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.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“The incident log had not been maintained since 11/15/23.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule.

“Three (3) out of the five (5) children’s files reviewed did not have the date of enrollment on the statement signed by the parent that discipline policy received and explained.”

Rule Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.