Shemika’s Home Day Care

Balloons were accessible to children.

“A child played with a balloon in the caregiving space. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she removed the balloon from the caregiving space.”

Rule Balloons were accessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“A bottle of anti-bacterial hand spray was observed in the grass in the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she removed the spray bottle from the outdoor environment and placed it in locked storage.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

“Trash was observed throughout the outdoor learning environment. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she disposed of the trash.”

Rule Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.. Corrected during the inspection.

Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“The children were not served all necessary components for lunch. Lunch consisted of baked chicken, broccoli, sliced peaches, and water. A grain was not served. Milk or an approved milk substitute was not served.”

Rule Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator did not renew her First Aid certification prior to its expiration date (Exp: 3/11/26).”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

“In the outdoor learning environment, several pinecones, leaves, and sticks were observed throughout the grass. In the garden area, metal posts that were used to support grape vines were observed broken.”

Rule Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.

“A broken playhouse and a metal bar were observed in the outdoor learning environment, accessible to children.”

Rule Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs 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: Aug 12, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

“The most recent shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was completed on March 10, 2025.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 12, 2025. 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.

“A cord from an unplugged holiday tree was observed on the floor, accessible to children. The operator plugged the holiday tree cord back into an outlet.”

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

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“An unused and uncovered outlet was observed in the caregiving space. The operator plugged the outlet with a holiday tree cord.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. 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.

“In the outdoor learning environment, a storage shed, containing power tools and appliances, was unlocked. The operator’s daughter locked the shed during the visit.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 sink was clogged in the bathroom used by children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a).”

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: Feb 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The most recent health questionnaire on file for the operator was completed on 8/23/2022. The operator completed and signed a health questionnaire during today’s visit.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The ITS-SIDS certificate on file for the operator expired on 5/15/2024.”

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: Aug 30, 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 cracked floor tile was observed in the bathroom. This is a violation of Child Care Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2824(e).”

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: Aug 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The operator participated in a Monopoly board game with a three-year-old child and two five-year-old children. The Monopoly game was researched as appropriate for children eight years old and older.”

Rule Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.. Corrected during the inspection.

Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“Orange juice, instead of milk, was served with lunch.”

Rule Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.

“Screen time that was observed during today’s visit, was not documented on a screen time log. A blank copy of a screen time log was printed from the DCDEE website and given to the operator. The operator completed the screen time log during the visit.”

Rule Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child.

“Screen time was offered to children for 2 hours.”

Rule Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child.. Corrected during the inspection.

When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

“The Little Rascals movie was playing in the background on a television in the caregiving space, during the visit. A child was allowed to watch videos on a digital device brought from home.”

Rule When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.. Corrected during the inspection.