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

“Four children enrolled in the program did not have an application on file.”

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

License was not posted in a place in the home where parents are able to view daily.

“The facility’s license was not posted and available. This issue was corrected during the visit. The operator retrieved the facility’s license from her car once a family member returned home.”

Rule License was not posted in a place in the home where parents are able to view daily.. Corrected during the inspection.

Records were not made available for review.

“Four children files were not available for review.”

Rule Records were not made available for review..

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.

“There were several nails protruding from multiple steps on the staircase leading to the second-floor bathroom.”

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 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children.

“Two electrical cords are accessible to children and hanging in the space leading to the kitchen.”

Rule Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, and electrical cords were accessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“There were four electrical outlets in the child care space that were not covered with protective safety caps and two uncovered electrical outlets in the area leading to the kitchen.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On the outdoor area where children play, the blue and white play equipment had visible cracks on both the top portion of the structure and the slide.”

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 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Indoor and outdoor stairs with more than two steps that are used by the children were not railed. The staircase leading to the second-floor bathroom did not have a handrail.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). 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.

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 facility’s last sanitation inspection was May 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 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.

“A family member, J. Grant did not have a valid qualifying letter on file.”

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: Nov 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.

“The operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment as required.”

Rule Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A family member, J. Grant, did not complete a criminal background check.”

Rule Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

“The operator’s ITS - SIDS expired 7/22/24.”

Rule Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not ensure child’s hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day.

“One child did not wash his hands upon arrival at the home.”

Rule Operator did not ensure child's hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day.. 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.

“A lawn mower was observed on the outdoor area accessible to children.”

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 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During an attempted visit on November 21, 2023 a representative of the DCDEE was denied access to inspect the facility. Upon the representatives arrival, the operator and two children were observed in the child care space window. No one answered the door or phone. A visit summary was completed and left on the front door entrance. On November 23, 2023, the operator emailed the consultant with, “I wasn’t ready the other day and don’t want any violations”. My hours are 7:30 - 6pm.”

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

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 operator’s pet (Buddha) rabies vaccination expired 8/12/23.”

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: Dec 16, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.