Fran’s Child Care

Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

“In the outdoor play area, a resin kitchen play set and doll stroller were broken. The violation was corrected when a household member removed and discarded the items from the play area.”

Rule Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, a gas leaf blower and a chain saw was stored on the concrete patio. The violation was corrected when a household member removed the items and placed them in a locked storage building.”

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

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 operator did not update the ABCMS portal with current household members who live or moved out of the home within five business days.”

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: Sep 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The most current annual health questionnaire of file was completed January 13, 2024.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“The most current monthly outdoor play area inspection form on file was completed November 20, 2024.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.

“The operator completed two (2) of the eight (8) required number of on-going training hours annually.”

Rule Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Assessible to children, a bottle eyeglass cleaner solution was stored on the bathroom countertop. The violation was corrected when the operator removed the items and placed them in the locked linen closet.”

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.

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

“Accessible to children in the outdoor area, a lawnmower was stored on the cemented patio. The violation was corrected when the operator’s husband stored the lawnmower in a locked storage building.”

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