Creative Enhancement Afterschool Care

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

“In Space #1, the platform containing the dramatic play area was observed with loose and missing planks, exposing nails. Pieces of glass were observed throughout the sand in the outdoor learning environment. Cement footings were exposed on the red slide. Nails were protruding from the anchor holding the stationary school bus in place.”

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: Sep 3, 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.

“Four staff members did not have a staff evaluation completed within the last 365 days. Five staff members did not have professional development plans 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: Sep 3, 2026. 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).

“One staff member did not renew her criminal background check and obtain an updated qualifying letter prior to its expiration.”

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: Sep 3, 2026. 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.

“Five staff members did not complete the required amount of annual 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: Sep 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

“In the outdoor learning environment, a broken picnic table was observed in a shaded area. When this was brought to the legal designee’s attention, the table was immediately removed from the outdoor learning environment and disposed of.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In the outdoor learning environment, foundation anchors were exposed on the stationary school bus, the stationary tree house slide, the bouncing care, and the bicycle merry-go-round.”

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

An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

“A copy of the incident report for a child’s injury requiring medical treatment on November 17, 2025, was not sent to the child care consultant within 7 days. The incident report was available for review during today’s visit.”

Rule An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.. Corrected during the inspection.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“Upon reviewing the incident report for an injury that occurred occurred on November 17, 2025, the child care consultant observed that the incident report was missing information about the medical treatment the child received. Medical records were available for review that confirmed the medical treatment the child received.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“Six staff members did not have a staff development plan 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: Sep 3, 2025. 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 staff member did not receive at least six hours of orientation within the first two weeks of employment (DOE: 8/26/24).”

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: Sep 3, 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.

“Two staff members did not complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training as a part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A used washcloth was observed on the floor, next to the sink in the girl’s bathroom. When this was brought to the legal designee’s attention, she immediately had a staff member remove the item from the bathroom.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“A staff member did not receive at least 16 hours of orientation within the first six weeks of employment (DOE: 8/26/24).”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 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 did not complete the required healthy safety training courses within one year of employment (DOE: 10/25/23).”

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: Sep 3, 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 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: Sep 3, 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.

“A staff member did not complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment (DOE: 8/26/24). The staff member completed the training during the visit, during the children’s nap time.”

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.. 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.

“A sanitation inspection was not completed at least annually. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 8/08/2025. The previous sanitation was completed on 5/14/2024. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2834(b). The girl’s bathroom was not stocked with toilet paper. When this was brought to the legal designee’s attention, she immediately had a staff member restock the bathroom with toilet paper. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2817(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.

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, a bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on top of a table, below five feet from the finished floor. In Space #2, a bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. In Space #2, three containers of Zep disinfectant towels were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the Administrator’s attention, she immediately removed all items and placed them in a locked cabinet.”

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

“In Space #1, a crack was observed in the ceiling, near the doorway where both classrooms connect. Another crack was observed in the ceiling, near the door that exits to the playground. In the boys’ bathroom, a vent was observed loose and hanging from the ceiling. In the girls’ bathroom, the backsplash on the wall behind the sink was observed with peeling tiles.”

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: Apr 14, 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.

“A bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on a table, below five feet from the finished floor. The hand sanitizer was immediately placed on a shelf, above five 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.

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.

“In Space #2, an electrical outlet’s covering plate was cracked, exposing the space behind the wall. The administrator immediately replaced the electrical outlet plate during the visit.”

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.. 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).

“Two staff members had expired 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: Sep 18, 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.

“One staff member did not complete the required 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: Sep 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The sand surrounding the stationary slide measured at two inches in depth. The sand surrounding and under a stationary climber measured at three 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: Sep 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Small pieces of glass and other debris were observed in the sand throughout the outdoor learning environment.”

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: Sep 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“Children’s files did not contain tobacco restriction notifications, signed by their parents.”

Rule The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current activity plan was not posted in Space #2.Lead Teacher printed a current activity plan and posted in the classroom.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In the outdoor play area, cement, and metal stakes protruded and were not flush to the ground and cover with sand. Maintenance personnel came to the facility and cover the areas and hammered the stakes to the ground.”

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

“Space #1 and #2 didn’t have snack substitution recorded on the menu that was posted. Teachers added substitution to individual menus posted in the classroom.”

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.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“One child was observed eating Oreo cookies while the other children were on the carpet. Teacher asked the child to put cookies back inside her backpack.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Metal was exposed from under three of the structures in the playground (The playhouse, the bus, marry go around, and the slide). Maintenance personnel came over to the facility and added more sand to the areas.”

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

“Outdoor area had many pieces of debris (children mask, juice pouches, torn plastic, small pieces of glass)”

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