Stedman Baptist Church Daycare

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 #104, there was one aerosol can of disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet, greater than 5 feet. This was corrected when the staff member locked the cabinet. This is a repeat violation.”

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.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In Space #104, the attendance was not completed for yesterday, July 1, 2026 and today, July 2, 2026. The last day that attendance was completed was dated for June 30, 2026. This was corrected when the staff member, completed the attendance for July 1, 2026 and July 2, 2026.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“In Space #105, the staff member assisted the children with hand washing. Three hand washing procedures were observed. Children washed their hands for five to seven seconds after diapering/toileting routines. The observed hand washing procedures did not include rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds and rinsing the hands under tempered water for 10 seconds.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

“In Space #105, diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution . After the staff member changed diapers for two children, both times, the staff member used a disinfectant spray, however, a detergent solution was not used.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In Space #105, milk was not served with the children’s lunch. The children were served water. According to the menu, it stated that milk will be served as their beverage. This was corrected when the staff member served the children milk.”

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

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

“During interviews it was confirmed that a child was excluded from child care for having a rash on their skin however, the operational policies that were given to the parents did not include exclusion for having a rash.”

Rule Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

“In Space #105, staff washed their hands for five seconds after assisting a child with toileting and changing diapers for two children; however, the hand washing procedures did not include rubbing hands vigorously with soap and tempered water for 15 seconds and rinsing the hands under tempered water for 10 seconds.”

Rule Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 14, 2026. 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 #101, there were three aerosol dispensers of disinfectant spray stored in an unlocked cabinet. This was corrected when the administrator assisted the staff member with locking the cabinet. It was verified that the cabinet was locked prior to leaving out of the classroom.”

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.

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). In Space #102, there was not an infant feeding plan on file for one of the seven children enrolled. This child’s birthday is January 16, 2025.”

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: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In Space #101, the attendance was not completed for the following dates: April 1, 2026 and during today’s visit, April 2, 2026. This was corrected when the staff member completed the attendance for both days.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space #101, there was one container of oral relief for infants, and there was a container of Children’s Tylenol, stored in an unlocked cabinet. This was corrected when the administrator assisted the staff member with locking the cabinet. This was verified prior to leaving out of the classroom.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. 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 #105, there were two aerosol can of disinfectant spray stored in an unlocked cabinet, greater than five feet from the floor. This was corrected when the teacher locked the 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.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“The last monthly playground inspection was completed on January 6, 2026.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One staff member did not have current CBC Qualification Letter on file, staff members employment start date was October 5, 2025.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to 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: Dec 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not have current CPR certification on file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members did not have a current First Aid training certification on file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 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 #105, there were two aerosol cans of disinfectant spray, stored in an unlocked cabinet, greater than 5 feet from the floor. This was corrected with the staff member removed the aerosol cans to a locked cabinet. This is a repeat violation.”

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.

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 did not complete the requirements for the ABCMS provider portal. The operator was unable to provide a staff roster.”

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 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

“A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center for two (2) of the six (6) children files reviewed.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 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 #101, there were two aerosol cans of Lysol, and one container of Clorox wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet. In Space #102, there were three aerosol cans of Lysol stored in an unlocked cabinet, and three sanitizer bottles stored on the counter, less than five feet from the floor. In Space #105, there were three cans of aerosol cans of Lysol, one spray gel, one instant absorb powder for vomit, and two containers of Clorox wipes stored in an unlocked 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The menu for all meals and snacks was not posted where easily seen by parents and the cook. There was one menu posted outside of the main entrance door for breakfast only.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

“Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day for five (5) of the six (6) files reviewed.”

Rule Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

“Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents and/or a copy was not given to them for six (6) out of the six (6) files reviewed.”

Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy was changed and the center did not give in writing a notice of the change to the children’s parents 14 days prior to implementing the new policy and/or a statement from the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the change in policy was not in the child’s file.

“A signed and dated statement by the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy was not in the child’s files for one (1) of the six (6) files reviewed.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome Policy was changed and the center did not give in writing a notice of the change to the children's parents 14 days prior to implementing the new policy and/or a statement from the parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the change in policy was not in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

“On April 21, 2025, a staff member handled a ten-month-old child in a rough manner when the staff member placed the child roughly on a mat, causing the child to fall from a seated position on their back. Afterwards the staff member roughly picked up the child. In addition, the same staff member picked up a one-year-old child by one arm and carried the child by the arm, with the child dangling in the air, across the room.”

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.

“On April 21, 2025, children’s hands were not washed after diaper changes, including when they were fed directly afterwards.”

Rule A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

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: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

“On April 21, 2025, a staff member placed an infant in a crib with a bottle on more than one occasion.”

Rule All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

“On April 21, 2025, staff members failed to wash their hands after diapering children, including after handling bowel movements and after applying diaper cream using their fingers.”

Rule All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“On April 21, 2025, center staff failed to comply with the facility’s safe sleep policy. Infants were put to sleep on their stomachs, with blankets that were not tucked in, and one with a Boppy pillow. If staff completed safe sleep checks they were not adequate as staff members did not visually check on infants as they were sleeping.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“On April 21, 2025, staff members failed to have children in the classroom of infants and toddlers was their hands upon arrival at the center and before eating.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children used space that was not approved.

“On April 21, 2025, prior to 7:25 am, children were cared for in the office. The office is not approved space.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

“On April 21, 2025, staff failed to clean and disinfect the diaper changing pad for the majority of the day.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“On April 21, 2025, a staff member failed to treat a ten-month-old child in a nurturing and appropriate manner. The staff member spoke negatively to the child while the child was crying, stating “Well, you’re just going to have to sit there.” The same staff member intentionally hit a one-year-old child with the bristles of a broom while trying to sweep in the area around the child. Additionally, the same staff member, appearing agitated, threw a toy on the floor that a child handed them.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.

“On April 21, 2025, staff members placed infants to sleep on their stomachs.”

Rule Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“On April 21, 2025, staff/child ratio was out of compliance on more than one occasion in the classroom for infants and toddlers. This occurred during the morning hours when children were being dropped off for care as well as when one of the two staff members in the room left, leaving the other staff member to care for six children ranging in age from infant to one year old.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

“On April 21, 2025, staff members failed to wash their hands before bottle feeding or serving children, after handling body fluids, and after diaper changing.”

Rule Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“New staff member hired on February 20, 2025 did not have a current qualification letter on file due to not completing the criminal background check process as authorized by the Division prior to start of employment at the facility.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to 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: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A new staff member did not complete the required documentation for obtaining a criminal background check prior to first day of employment on February 20, 2025, the request was submitted to the Division on February 18, 2025 and the request was closed on March 25, 2025 with no response to the Division due to name check not submitted withing the authorized timeframe. Staff member was required to leave the facility on April 1, 2025 during today’s visit.”

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

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

“One staff member did not have a valid DCDEE qualification letter on file. The staff member printed out her qualification letter and placed it in her file during the visit.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Corrected during the inspection.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members (M.H. and A.N.) did not complete CPR training within 90 days of hire.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Two staff members (M.H. and A.N.) did not complete First Aid Training within 90 days of hire.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.

“In Space #103, on top of a shelf, a clear plastic storage container filled with cereal was not labeled with an expiration date. When brought to the administrator’s attention, she immediately took the container to the kitchen and labeled it with an expiration date.”

Rule Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“The Emergency Information Form was not completed for (M.H.) prior to volunteering. This was corrected when (M.H.) completed the Emergency Information Form and placed in their file.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“The TB and/or TB screening was not completed for (M.H.) prior to volunteering.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, the operator did not verify the age of the volunteer and/or substitute provider and/or documentation of date of birth was not maintained in the individual’s personnel file.

“The volunteer did not have documentation of date of birth for (M.H.) prior to volunteering. This was corrected when (M.H.) provided a copy of their driver license and placed in their file.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, the operator did not verify the age of the volunteer and/or substitute provider and/or documentation of date of birth was not maintained in the individual's personnel file.. Corrected during the inspection.

Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.

“The health questionnaire was not completed for (M.H.) prior to volunteering. This was corrected when (M.H.) completed the health questionnaire and placed in their file.”

Rule Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Staff members failed to provide adequate supervision during today’s visit when they left thirty-three children alone in the gym area during naptime.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.

“During today’s visit, a total of thirty three children, ranging in age from two (2) to nine (9), were in a gym area during naptime with only two staff members.”

Rule The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

“On June 19, 2024, staff members failed to follow the facility’s EMC plan when a one-year-old child received a head injury. The child was not checked thoroughly for injuries and staff failed to contact the child’s parent to inform them of an observable head injury. Staff also failed to inform the administrator of the injury.”

Rule Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“A teenage volunteer did not have a completed Emergency Information Form on file prior to the first day of work.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On June 19, 2024, at approximately 11:15 am, a one-year-old child hit their head on the classroom window sill, causing an injury. At the time of the incident, the child was in care of a teenage volunteer and no staff member was present. Staff members failed to provide adequate supervision of the child and failed to notice the child’s head injury until approximately 5:00 pm.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“The arrival and departure times for children on June 19, 2024 were not made available for review.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“A volunteer between the ages of thirteen and fourteen years old did not have a current TB test on file.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Volunteers who are 13, 14, or 15 years old were not directly supervised by or worked with a staff person who was at least 21 years old and met staff qualification requirements.

“On June 19, 2024, a staff member left a volunteer between the ages of 13 to 15 alone with one-year-old children while the staff member completed non-caregiving duties.”

Rule Volunteers who are 13, 14, or 15 years old were not directly supervised by or worked with a staff person who was at least 21 years old and met staff qualification requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 #101, there was one aerosol can of disinfectant stored in an unlocked cabinet, five feet above the floor. The teacher locked the 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.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The previous fire inspection was dated for November 3, 2022. The fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection. The current fire inspection is dated for November 30, 2023.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Corrected during the inspection.