Cherubs Daycare Center II

A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

“A parent’s signed documentation of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for one child on or before the child’s first day of care.”

Rule A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 1, 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.

“Accessible to children in space #5, a bottle of OdorBan disinfecting spray was stored on an open shelf along side children materials. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the bottle from the classroom area.”

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

“In both outdoor play areas, three Little Tikes climbing structures that measured more than 18 inches high were not installed over protective surfacing.”

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: Jun 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #5, the mini blind on the exit door was broken and missing pieces.”

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: Jun 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional.

“In two files monitored, emergency information did not name the children’s health care professional.”

Rule Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 1, 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.

“One staff member did not complete required on-going training hours according to 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: Jun 1, 2026. 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.

“Accessible to children in both outdoor play areas, there were broken dolls, dump trucks, toy kitchen sets with missing doors, musical instruments, and rusted children’s chairs that were not removed or disposed of.”

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: Jun 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #2, I observed the teacher complete diapering routines with a child and returned them to the play area without washing the child’s hands. The violation was corrected when the teacher took the child to the sink and assisted with washing the child’s hands.”

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

“Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, there were multiple plastic resin toys and play houses that were broken, cracked, and exposed jagged edges. One toy had black wired protruding from the playhouse. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the play equipment from the outdoor play area, making them inaccessible to children.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“Parents’ signed acknowledgement of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for two children.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Accessible to children in the outdoor play area, the plexiglass on the portable fingerpaint easel was broken and exposed an uneven edge.”

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: Jun 10, 2025. 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.

“In staff files monitored, two staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation completed.”

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: Jun 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional.

“One child’s application for enrollment did not name the child’s health care professional or hospital preference.”

Rule Emergency information did not name child's health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 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.

“One staff member did not complete the training “Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment” within five years of completing the previous training.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #5, the activity plan posted for reference was dated November 18 to November 22, 2024.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.

“In space #1, three children were asleep on cots that were placed less then 18 inches apart. The violation was corrected when the president placed a solid barrier between the three clots.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“Documentation of a new employee receiving six clock hours of training within the first two weeks of employment was not on file for staff member G.P. hired June 13, 2024.”

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: Nov 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Documentation of new employees receiving 16 clock hours of training within the first 6 weeks of employment was not on file for staff members G.P. hired June 13, 2024 and T.S. hired September 13, 2024.”

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: Nov 22, 2024. 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.

“Staff member G.P. hired Jun 13, 2024 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The violation was corrected when the staff member completed the training on October 25, 2024.”

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.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“In space #3 non-prescription medications, A&D ointment, Desitin, and Vaseline were used for three children without authorization and/or instructions from the child’s parent or authorized health professional.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“In the outdoor play area, metal TicTac Toe board had rust on the legs of the stand and wooden beams surrounding the sandpit were decaying, exposing shards of wood.”

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: Jun 18, 2024. 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.

“Accessible to children in space #5, a teacher’s purse was stored on top of unlocked storage cabinets. In space #4, a bottle of Whiteout was stored in a cabinet drawer. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed the teacher’s purse in the locked administrator’s office and discarded the bottle of Whiteout.”

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.

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.

“In spaces #1, 2, and 3, children were asleep on cot that were placed less than 18” apart. The violation was corrected when teachers rearranged the children on cots, placing them at least 18” apart.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. Corrected during the inspection.

Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

“In space #5, two trifold mats were torn at the edges and exposed foam. The linen on two flat mats were touching each other while they were stored. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the two trifold and two flat mats from the space.”

Rule Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.. Corrected during the inspection.

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

“In spaces #1, 2, and 4, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not available to children under three years of age.”

Rule For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #2, containers of A&D ointment, Desitin, and Vasoline were stored in the diaper changing cabinet with an unapproved lock. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed medications in a locked storage box and placed in the diaper changing cabinet.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Opportunities were not provided for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities.

“In space #5, there was no evidence that school-aged children participated in the planning and implementation of activities.”

Rule Opportunities were not provided for children to participate in the planning and implementation of activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Program operating for more than 3 hours per day did not make 4 activities available daily.

“In space #5 used for school-aged children, at least 4 activities were not available daily for children based on the posted activity plan.”

Rule Program operating for more than 3 hours per day did not make 4 activities available daily.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas.

“In space #5, paper towels and toilet tissue were not available in the bathroom. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed paper towels and toilet tissue in the bathroom.”

Rule Separate lavatories with hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices were not available for staff in food preparation areas or diaper changing areas.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“In space #5, one teacher provided care for 18 children ages: 4 years old, preschool 5 years old, and school-aged 5 through 12 years old. The violation was corrected when the administrator relocated the three (3) preschool aged children to other classrooms.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

“In space #3, books/language and blocks did not have 3 related activities in each area. Art/creative play were not available to children. In space #1 and #2, sensory materials were not available to children. Books/language, dolls, and fine motor materials were not available or accessible to children enrolled in space #2.”

Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“Accessible to children in space #3, plastic Ziploc bags of clothing and bags of baby wipes were stored in children’s cubbies. This is repeat violation cited on June 20, 2023.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.