Cherubs Daycare Center

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.

“The office door leading to space #5 was unlocked. There were hazardous products (WD-40, Lysol, Disinfectant wipes, pesticide, and two lighters) accessible to children. The administrator locked the door during the visit.”

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.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“The menu in space #3/4 was dated 6/9/25 -6/13/25. The menu was removed and replaced with the current menu.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“Additional sand and mulch measuring six inches in depth is needed on the playground under the slide and see-saws on the playground used by school age children.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“One child three years of age was in space #2 with children one year of age. The child was placed in a classroom with children 3-4 years of age.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. 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.

“Three bottles stored in a refrigerator in space #1, did not have a current date. The bottles were dated 2/26/25. A teacher put the correct date on 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.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“There was a broken table attached to a playhouse and a cracked yellow slide on the playground used by children in space #3/4.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 18, 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 #1, on a shelf near the changing table, there were one container of disinfectant wipes stored less than five feet above the floor. In space #3, on the counter, there were one container of disinfectant wipes, stored less than five feet above the floor. The items were stored more than five feet above the 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.

Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

“In space #3, there was a tube of sunscreen delegated for a child no longer enrolled were located on the changing table. The provider discarded the sunscreen. No written parent authorization were on file.”

Rule Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“The push toys, cars, and outdoor housekeeping items such as the table, kitchen set in the outdoor play area used for toddler aged children, needs to be replace it is showing wear and tear. The paint is chipping and has become thin in multiple places, leaving areas torn and sharp edges that could puncture children in care. The tic/tac stand located in the play area used by preschool and school aged children is not secured to the ground the nails are loose, which is causing the stand to rock easily.”

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: Mar 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.

“Two jars of baby food located in the fridge in space #1, had labeled date of February 9,2024 and had not been used within 48hrs after being opened. This was corrected during the visit, the administrator discarded the two jars of baby food.”

Rule Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.. Corrected during the inspection.