Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center

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 #3, two purses, belonging to staff members, were stored on a chair in the bathroom that is used by children. In Space #10, an aerosol can containing disinfectant spray and an aerosol can containing shaving cream, were stored in an unlocked cabinet. When this was brought to the teacher’s attention, she immediately removed the items and placed them in locked storage.”

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.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“Two children did not have valid health assessments on file.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission..

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“Six 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..

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.

“The group from Space #7 did not wash their hands after outdoor play. This was corrected when the group washed their hands before lunch.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“In Space #1, two unlabeled bottles were stored in the refrigerator. In Space #2, two bottles, not labeled with a date, were stored in the refrigerator. When this was brought to the teachers’ attention, they immediately corrected the bottle labels.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“Three children did not have health assessments on file.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 24, 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 meet their required number of annual on-going training hours.”

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: Oct 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

School-aged children were not adequately supervised.

“During interviews with staff, it was confirmed that two school-aged children were left alone in the outdoor learning environment for an unspecified amount of time on August 27, 2025. During today’s visit, I observed staff actively supervising children in each space.”

Rule School-aged children were not adequately supervised.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space #3, a mop bucket, containing a mop and mop water, was stored in the bathroom. In Space #4, a broom and dustpan were stored in the bathroom. In Space #5, an easel and a toy shopping cart were stored in the bathroom. In Space #8, a toy shopping cart was stored in the bathroom. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, she immediately removed all of the items from the bathrooms.”

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

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.

“In Space #5, two large plastic bags, containing boxes of donuts, were stored on top of a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the administrator’s attention, she removed the plastic bags and donuts from the classroom.”

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.

The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children’s emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

“In Space #3, children did not have access to any books. In Space #5, children had access to six books in the library area. The administrator found some books in a storage cabinet, and placed them in Spaces #3 and #5. The administrator also ordered some additional books.”

Rule The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“While I put on a pair of shoe covers in the hallway, an infant from Space #1 crawled into the hallway alone. I picked the infant up and returned the child to one of the teachers in Space #1. Both teachers were unaware that the infant left the room.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space #3, sixteen (16) one-year-old children were observed in the classroom with two teachers. When an additional teacher arrived at 8:10am, five children were moved to Space #4.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. 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 pack of wipes labeled “keep out of reach of children” was stored on a counter, below five feet from the finished floor. When brought to the teacher’s attention, she immediately moved the pack of wipes to 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.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“In Space #1, documentation was not available for review of visual sleep checks since 10/16/2024.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

“A cord, running from the utility room and plugged into an outlet in Space #2, was observed accessible to children. When brought to her attention, the administrator made the cord inaccessible by taping it against the wall and out of the reach of children.”

Rule Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space #5, an easel was observed being stored in the bathroom. When brought to her attention, the teacher removed the easel from the bathroom.”

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

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“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 Spaces #1 and #2, individual feeding plans were not posted for children under 15 months of age.”

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: Nov 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“In Spaces #1 and #2, visual checks of sleeping infants were not documented for sleeping infants. The teachers documented the date, time, and sleep position on individual sleep charts when we brought it to their attention.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Corrected during the inspection.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“Three children who were listed on the transportation log sheet for a field trip that occurred on July 10, 2024, did not have identifying information, emergency contact information, or emergency medical care information in the transportation notebook that was provided for review. The administrator found the documents in child records and another transportation folder. The documents were placed in the transportation notebook.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. 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 Spaces #1, #2, and #3, packets of wipes labeled “keep out of reach of children” were stored on shelves, below five feet from the finished floor. The administrator had the staff remove the packets of wipes and place them in cabinets, above 5 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.

All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.

“The staff member who was assigned to work with school aged children did not complete BSAC training.”

Rule All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 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.

“A staff member did not complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2024. 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, a current activity plan was not posted in the classroom. The teacher found and completed the activity plan, before posting it on the classroom’s information board.”

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

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

“In Space #8, diaper cream and diaper ointment were observed in an unlocked cabinet, below five feet from the finished floor.”

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

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.

“In Spaces #1, #2, #3, and #4, trash bags were observed with untied loose trash bags, with loose plastic around the trash cans.”

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.

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

“There was no activity plan posted in Space #10 during the walk through of the facility. When prompted, the activity plan was printed and posted in Space #10.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. 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 did not a current CPR training on file for review. Their certification expired 2/2024”

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: Mar 26, 2024. 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 did not have a current First Aid training on file for review. Certification expired 2/2024”

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: Mar 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“Two children, five-years-old, were transported on the center’s vehicle without written permission from a parent on 3/8/2024.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“The two children, five-years-old, that were transported without written parental consent on 3/8/2024, did not have a photograph attached to the emergency information on file. When prompted, the administrator printed a photograph and attached it to the emergency information. Additionally, the administrator stated that their policies read only school-age children are allowed to be transported on their vehicles.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. 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 administrator did not schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The most recent fire inspection was completed on January 10, 2023.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.