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At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

“The staff member who was present in the infant room did not complete ITS-SIDS training. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, she put another staff member who completed ITS-SIDS training in the infant classroom.”

Rule At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“In Space #6, in the refrigerator, three bottles were not labeled with a date. One bottle was labeled with an incorrect date. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, she stated that parents did not correctly label the bottles upon arrival. She gave the teacher some masking tape and a marker to correctly label the bottles.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“The most recent playground inspection was completed on 3/02/2026.”

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: Jun 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.

“In the outdoor learning environment used by children over the age of two, surfacing did not extend six feet beyond the external limits of the stationary equipment. The surfacing extending from the plastic border to the wooden ladder entrance of the equipment measured 60 inches. The surfacing extending from the plastic border to the rope ladder entrance of the equipment measured at 42 inches.”

Rule Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.

“The AC unit was accessible to children. The latch that keeps the gate closed on the fence surrounding the AC unit was broken.”

Rule Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The surfacing material (sand) surrounding the stationary equipment in Outdoor Spaces #1 and #2 measured at 4 inches in depth.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“In Outdoor Area #2, two holes were observed at the bottom of the rear red wooden fence.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member (D.C.) did not have current CPR certification on file (Expiration Date: 3/07/2025).”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff member (D.C.) did not have current First Aid certification on file (Expiration Date: 3/07/2025).”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“In Space #5a, screen time was offered to four two-year-old children.”

Rule Screen time was offered 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: Jun 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

“In Space #5a, children participated in a screen time activity from 10:00am - 10:50am. A screen time log was not available for review.”

Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 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.

“In Space #4, a bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on a shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. An unlabeled bottle of bleach solution was stored on a shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. When brought to the administrator’s attention, she removed the hand sanitizer and unlabeled bottle of bleach solution from the space.”

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.

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.

“In Space #6, documentation of visual sleep checks was not available for review.”

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: Jan 2, 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.

“Eight staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation completed within the past 365 days.”

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 2, 2025. 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.

“Six staff members did not take the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the past five years of the previous training.”

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: Jan 2, 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).

“Two staff members (A.B. and L.J.) had expired DCDEE CBC qualification letters on file.”

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 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One staff member (K.M.) did not complete the required health and safety training within one year of hire (DOH: 9/05/2023).”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 2, 2025. 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. The activity plan posted was from the week of June 03 -07, 2024.”

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: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“In Space #5b, a container of sunscreen lotion was observed in a shelf with a child’s individual belongings. A medication authorization permission form for over-the-counter topical medications was not on file for the child.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications 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.

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.

“In Space #5b, large foam couch pieces were observed stored in two cribs, giving children under the age of three access to material that can be torn apart.”

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: Jun 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.

“The gate connected to the fence surrounding the air conditioning unit was open, allowing access to children from the playground.”

Rule Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“In Space #4, a bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on a shelf below 5 feet from the finished floor.”

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 equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In the playground area, on a patio swing, two nails were observed sticking out of the arm rest, creating protrusion hazards.”

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

The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.

“A trash can full of trash and standing water was located on the playground, next to the storage shed.”

Rule The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.. Corrected during the inspection.