Kidz Dominion Daycare Center

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In the outdoor play area, the wheels on all tricycles had rust exposed. The metal stakes surrounding the resilient surfacing were protruding and were not flush with the wooden beams.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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). An individual written feed plan was not provided by the parent or health care provider for an infant enrolled on January 7, 2026.”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“A new staff member, hired June 29, 2026, did not complete six clock hours of training within the first two week of employment.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Accessible to all preschool children in care, electrical outlets and power strips were not covered with safety plugs.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 27, 2026. 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.

“Accessible to children under three years of age in spaces #3 and #4, plastic bags of diapers, baby wipes, and Ziplock bags of clothes were stored in children’s cubbies. The Violation was corrected when the operator removed the items from the classroom and placed baby wipes on a shelf that was at least 5 feet from the finished floor.”

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.

Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).

“Accessible to all children in care in all classroom and bathrooms, plastic lined trash receptacles were not covered.”

Rule Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The equipment and materials were not age-appropriate for the children in care.

“In space #4 where infants and toddlers receive care, foam alphabet letters and fastener boards with zippers, buttons, and small parts were stored on low open shelves. The violation was corrected when the operator removed the items from space #4 and placed them in a classroom more age appropriate.”

Rule The equipment and materials were not age-appropriate for the children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“Based on the facility’s Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep Policy, center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #4, an infant that was resting in a crib, was observed laying in between two rolled blankets, and a pacifier attached to lanyard. The violation was corrected when the teacher detached the lanyard from the pacifier, and removed the blankets and lanyard from the crib.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. 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 ABCMS portal was not updated with current staff employed at the facility including staff who where hired 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: Aug 8, 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.

“The most current annual staff evaluations on file for all staff members were completed September 1, 2023.”

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: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“In the outdoor play area designated for toddlers, the cover of a green resin turtle sand pit was cracked and exposed rough jagged edges. The violation was corrected when the operator removed the turtle sand pit from the outdoor play area, making it inaccessible to children in care.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Ready to Go file did not contain applications of current children enrolled and contact information of staff employed.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“Accessible to children in care, a first aid kit stored in an unlocked office desk contained packets of aspirin, wound ointment, and alcohol wipes. The violation was corrected when the operator removed and discarded all medications from the first aid kit.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group.

“In space #3, there was no evidence that science and nature activities were made available to children weekly.”

Rule Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 20, 2024. 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.

“The required number of on-going training hours were not completed for three (3) staff members according to 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: Aug 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Ready to Go File did not contain child care applications for current children enrolled.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In the outdoor play area, three decaying wooden balance beams were chipped and splinters were protruding. Metal stakes surrounding stationary equipment were protruding and were not flush with wooden beam surfaces.”

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: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Accessible to children in spaces #1/2 and #3, paint and an unknown protective coating was peeling on multiple child-sized chairs.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 19, 2024. 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.

“When verifying the facility’s name with the operator and in the Secretary of State’s website, it was determined that the facility received a revenue suspension on June 16, 2022.”

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: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.