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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 and additional household members were not updated in ABCMS Provider Portal and a roster for the facility was not on file for review. This is repeat violation cited on November 18, 2025.”

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: Jun 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

“The owner/operator did not have a valid qualification letter on file and available for review at the home. Based on information verified in ABCMS, the owner/operator was qualified on December 29, 2025.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for 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 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“In the outdoor area of the home, the chain-linked fence in the backyard that divided the children’s play area was not missing chain-links and were not fastened to fence poles.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“A copy of an immunization record was not on file for one children enrolled.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.

“Small wooden blocks were tattered, worn, and missing paint. The dramatic play kitchen stove was missing doors.”

Rule Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 care, a gas grill with attached propane tank stored in the open carport on the the home. A container of weed killer was stored on the wooden deck. Two outdoor storage areas on the premises were not locked.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.

“Accessible to children in care, a tube of toothpaste with the warning sign “Keep out of the reach of children under 6 years of age” was stored in an unlocked bathroom cabinet.”

Rule Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The EPR Plan was not updated annually with updated information and the Ready to Go File did not have applications of current children enrolled.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

“The most current pet vaccination for the operator’s dog expired on May 15, 2026.”

Rule Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 and additional household members were not updated in ABCMS Provider Portal and a roster for the facility was not on file 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: Dec 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

“Documentation of parents’ receipt of the facility’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not on file for child M.C.”

Rule Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 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 most current sanitation inspection completed expired on January 23, 2025.”

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 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The Ready to Go File did not have applications of all children enrolled. The EPR Plan on file was not updated with current information.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

“A valid qualification letter was not on file for one (1) household member. The violation was corrected when the operator logged into the ABCMS portal, retrieved, and printed the valid qualification letter.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.. 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.

“In the outdoor carport area, a bottle of charcoal lighter fluid, was stored on top of the grill. The violation was corrected when the operator placed the lighter fluid in a locked storage room.”

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.

Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.

“The operator did not complete the required Recognizing and Response to Child Maltreatment training as part of on-going training within five years. The most current Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment training completed by the operator expired on November 5, 2023.”

Rule Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 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 required information.

“The facility’s EPR Plan was not updated annually and Ready to Go File did include applications of current children enrolled.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2024. 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.

“Accessible to preschool children in care, an aerosol can of Lysol and a bottle of dog shampoo was stored on an open shelf in the hallway bathroom. This was corrected during the visit when the operator removed the aerosol can of Lysol and dog shampoo and placed it in a locked bedroom.”

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.

Number of children exceeded number allowed.

“Upon arrival to the facility, I observed six (6) preschool children ages one (1) through four (4) years old in care including the operator’s preschool-aged niece. This is a repeat violation cited on January 8, 2024. The violation was corrected during the visit when the operator contacted a relative to come to pick the niece up from the facility. At approximately 3:45pm, a relative arrived to pick up the operator’s niece. The violation was corrected when the operator’s relative arrived to pick up the operator’s niece who was in care.”

Rule Number of children exceeded number allowed.. Corrected during the inspection.

A Division representative was denied access to inspect the child care facility.

“Upon arrival to the facility, I heard children playing and a dog barking. I was greeted outdoors by a household member who stated the operator was not at home and no children were present. This was corrected during the visit when I was permitted entry by the operator following a conversation with my supervisor and subsequent discussion with the household member regarding my authority to enter the home for monitoring purposes when I believed children were in care.”

Rule A Division representative was denied access to inspect the child care facility.. Corrected during the inspection.

Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.

“A child application was not on file for three (3) preschool children who were enrolled and were receiving care during the visit. During an unannounced follow-up visit, the operator stated two (2) preschool children who did not have an application on file have been disenrolled. An application was on file and was monitored for the third preschool child.”

Rule Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 16, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A copy of child’s health assessment was not on file for two children both enrolled on November 20, 2023.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. 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.

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“A copy of immunization records were not on file for two children W.B. and C.N. both enrolled on November 20, 2023. This was corrected during the visit when the operator contacted the parent of the children whose files were missing the immunization records. The parent then contacted the medical professional and received a digital copy of the immunization records. The immunization records were emailed to the operator who then printed them out and placed a copy in each child’s respective file.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Corrected during the inspection.

Number of children exceeded number allowed.

“Upon arrival and entry into the facility, I observed six (6) preschool children, ages 2 through 4 years old, in care. At approximately 10:30am, while I was present, a parent with a one-year old child arrived to receive care and the operator accepted the child. With the addition of the one-year old child, there were seven (7) preschool children, ages 1 through 4 years old, in care.”

Rule Number of children exceeded number allowed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 16, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.