Small Miracles Childcare

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“One adult-sized chair was observed with ripped and torn upholstery, exposing the foam cushioning.”

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: May 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“There were nine children in Space #1 with one teacher present. The children ranged in age from birth to two years old, including one seven-month-old child who was grouped with four two-year-old children.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).

“A soiled diaper was observed in a trash can without a lid in the bathroom located across from Space #4.”

Rule Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The number of children present was not within permit capacity.

“Nine children were present in space #1. Space #1’s capacity is 8 children.”

Rule The number of children present was not within permit capacity.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Three cribs in space #1 has missing and/or peeling paint within the inside of the cribs.”

Rule Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“According to the menu, snack consisted of cheese crackers and milk. Upon my arrival, children were eating snack that consisted of graham crackers and water. The components on the menu was changed to reflect what children were observed eating.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Corrected during the inspection.

A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.

“There were eighteen children in space #1. The capacity of the space is 8 children per 25 square feet.”

Rule A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2025. 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.

“An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat.”

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 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“In space #1, cots and cribs were spaced less than eighteen inches apart during rest time.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Bottles were propped.

“An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat.”

Rule Bottles were propped.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“There were two children under one year of age grouped with children two through five years of age in space #1.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.

“An infant in space #1, bottle was propped in their mouth as the child was in a bouncy seat.”

Rule Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“In space #1, there were eighteen children and one teacher. In addition, children one year of age and younger were grouped with children two through five years of age.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes 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 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest.

“Two infants were sleeping in a bouncy seat in space #1.”

Rule Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“Substitutions for vegetable and fruit were not recorded on the menu for lunch. Children were observed eating, green beans and peaches instead of sweet peas and orange slices. Substitutions were recorded on the menu during the visit.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. 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. A current fire inspection dated 4/10/24 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection. The fire inspection was received during the visit.”

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

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

“The fence is not attached to two poles on the bottom of the right side leading to the playground from spaces #3 and #4.”

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: May 21, 2024. 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.

“The side exit door for spaces #3 and #4, wood panel is loose and missing on the left side of the door when opening fron the inside. The wood moves and is hanging by a couple of nails.”

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: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

“One container of paint remover, one bottle of rubber sealant, and one can of spray paint was stored on the porch of the facility’s front entrance. The items were removed and stored prpoperly.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“Grass was growing in the uncovered sandbox on the playground.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. 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.

“A current sanitation inspection was not on file. The last inspection was conducted on 3/20/23.”

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: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.