Diane’s Child Care and Learning Center Inc.

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The facility did not have a ABCMS roster available for review.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #1b, the current activity plan was dated for 5/4-8/2026. In space #3, the activity plan did not have a date. This was corrected with the administrator posting the current activity plans in both space #1b and #3”

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.

“The administrator did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available for review.”

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: Jun 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“In space #1b, there was a gallon of vitamin D milk that had and expiration date of 5/17/2026. This was corrected by the milk being removed, discarded, and replace with a gallon of milk with an expiration date of 6/3/2026. This a violation of requirements in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 administrator did not complete and submit required forms for a criminal background check prior to the expiration date of 4/19/2026.”

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: Jun 2, 2026. 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.

“There were not annual staff evaluation on file since the last annual compliance visit completed in 2024.”

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: Dec 24, 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.

“One staff did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment as part of the health and safety trainings within five years of previous trainings.”

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: Dec 24, 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 did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of hire. Hire date 8/24/2024”

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: Dec 24, 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.

“One staff did not have Recognizing and Responding on file within 90 days of employment. Hire date 8/24/24.”

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: Dec 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 Owner, Diane’s Child Care and Learning Center Inc., was administratively dissolved effective September 26, 2025. for failing to comply with requirements set forth by the North Carolina Secretary of State.”

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.. 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.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

“One staff did not have Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.. 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.

Accurate records were not maintained for all children.

“Three children (J.H., K.H., and K.B.) had documentation from another child care facility on file.”

Rule Accurate records were not maintained for all children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Attendance for the school-aged children for the month of June was not initially available for review. The teacher in Space #2 created an attendance sheet for the school-aged children during today’s visit.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children’s records were not made available for review.

“A child’s record (M.H.) was not available for review. Later during the visit, the operator found the child’s file in a bag outside of the facility.”

Rule Children's records were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Individual applications were not on file for each child.

“Two children (J.H. and K.H.) did not have individual applications for enrollment on file.”

Rule Individual applications were not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.

“Expired yogurt and moldy strawberries were stored in the refrigerator in Space #1b. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she immediately disposed of the items.”

Rule Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.. 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.

“Insects were observed crawling throughout the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2806.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“In Bathroom #2, a visible bulge was observed in the ceiling. The crown molding was observed separated from the ceiling, exposing nails.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. 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.

“Three staff members (T.M., G.B., and Y.J.) did not have a staff development plan or an annual staff evaluation on file.”

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.

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

“In Space #2, a chair with a broken leg was observed in the writing interest area. The administrator removed the chair from the center.”

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

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“The meal that was served for lunch did not match the items on the menu. According to the menu, lunch was supposed to consist of turkey sandwich, turnip greens, applesauce, and milk. The meal that was served for lunch consisted of chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese, salad, apple slices, and milk. When brought to her attention, the administrator wrote the food substitutions on each menu.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. 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 #1b, six unlabeled bottles containing prepared infant formula were stored in the refrigerator. The operator disposed of the prepared formula and washed 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.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

“The menus posted in the facility, including the menu in the kitchen, were not dated. When brought to her attention, the administrator wrote this week’s dates on the menus.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.. Corrected during the inspection.

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).

“One staff member (M.R.) did not submit required forms to obtain an updated qualification letter prior to its expiration date.”

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 2, 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 (Y.J.) did not complete the required health and safety training within one year of employment (DOE: 10/03/2023).”

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.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“Two staff members (G.B. and Y.J.) did not complete the required amount of on-going training hours based on their education and experience.”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. 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.

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.

“Two staff members (V.R. and M.R.) did not complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.”

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: Jan 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“In Space #1a, two cans of expired infant formula were stored in a cabinet, under the changing table. In Space #1b, three expired tomato and mozzarella sandwiches were stored in the refrigerator’s freezer compartment. This violates a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2804(a).”

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.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“One staff member did not have a valid medical report on file. The medical report on file did not have a date listed and it was not signed by a health care professional. The staff member retrieved an updated Medical Report from her car and placed it in her staff file.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“One staff member did not have an emergency information form on file. The staff member completed an emergency information form during today’s visit.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted (omit posting for centers located in a residence). In Space #1a, infant feeding plans were not posted in the classroom for reference or review. The operator copied the individual infant feeding plans from each applicable child’s record, and posted them in the classroom during the visit.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“In Space #1a, a 2-year-old child was grouped with infants. The child did not have documentation on file from a physician, certifying that the placement was appropriate. During the visit, the child was moved to Space #1b with the appropriate age group.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“Lisa Morrison, Administrator, did not have a medical report on file.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“Lisa Morrison, Administrator, did not have an Emergency Information Form on file that was completed within the past 12 months.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“Lisa Morrison, Administrator, did not have valid TB test or screening results on file that were completed within the 12 months prior to her employment date (DOH: 3/15/2024; Date of TB Test: 10/21/2022).”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator did not schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The most recent fire inspection was completed on February 02, 2023.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The lattice that connects to the building was caved in, creating a hole under the building. Several wooden planks on the ramp that leads to the front entrance were loose and showing signs of wear and tear.”

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: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“In space #1a, there were several containers of expired baby food containers in a cabinet under the changing table. In there refrigerator in the classroom there were 5 expired bottles of chocolate milk. This was corrected by all the expired items being discarded. This is a violation of requirements in Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2804(a).”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In space #1b, there was a cabinet that was missing a knob, and had a screw extend out. The cabinet’s height measured at 36 inches. The knob was replaced during the visit.”

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

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

“The ceilings in both bathrooms were bulging had visible water stains. The bathroom closest to the space #2, had a small hole in the ceiling.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Documentation of staff’s on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

“Four staff did not have documentation of on-going trainings on file.”

Rule Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 #1a, there were three sippy cups that were keep in a small refrigerator. One that had a date of 7/11 and the other two no labels and one had some liquid in it. This was corrected by the cups being removed from the classroom and discarded of all liquids and place in the correct cubby to be returned home.”

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.

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

“In pipes under the stinks in both bathrooms had wash cloths stored under the sink and the pipes had tape wrapped around it and the tape was coming away from the pipes. In the bathroom closest to space #1b, there is a cracked tile that has about a two inch hole in the tile.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“One staff did not have a current TB test on file on or before first day of work. Start date 4/28/23”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 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 #1a, there were several plastic bags keep under a change table and three rolls of bulletin board paper kept in a plastic bag in the corner of the classroom. This was corrected by the provider removing the plastic items form the space and placed in locked storage.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

“On the playground behind space #2, there was a can of Raid bug killer and a shovel. This was corrected by the items being removed from the play area and placed into locked storage.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“One staff member did not completed Health and safety training in first year of employment.”

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 22, 2024. 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.

“Four staff members have not completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.”

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: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“In the outdoor environment there were three containers that had toys with standing water in them. The gate was open to where the facility cleans trash cans and it also had standing water and trash in it.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

“One Staff file did not have Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file before working with children.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with existing staff who care for children ages 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.