Nana C’s Child Care

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.

“In the bathroom used by children, a container of bleach was stored in the shower. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she immediately placed the container of bleach 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.

“In the outdoor learning environment, several pecans were observed throughout the grass that dropped from a pecan tree.”

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: Oct 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.

“The operator did not complete her required amount of annual on-going training hours (10 Hours Required; 0 Hours Received).”

Rule Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“Foam blocks and a foam ball were accessible to children under the age of three years old. Plastic bags containing diapers and wipes were stored in cubby shelves, below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she immediately removed the plastic bags from the cubby shelves and disposed of them.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. 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 facility’s corporation’s status on the secretary of state’s website was listed as administrative dissolved. The facility did not maintain a current and active status. This is a violation of a requirement in GS 110-91.”

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: Oct 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“In the outdoor learning environment, an aerosol can containing insect repellant was stored on a table, accessible to children. An aerosol can containing Hot Spot insect fogger was observed in the grass, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she removed the items from the outdoor learning environment and placed them in a cabinet inside the residence.”

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.

Each child’s hands were not washed before and after eating.

“A child’s hands were not washed before or after eating breakfast. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she immediately went to the sink with the child and assisted him with washing his hands.”

Rule Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“The most recent outdoor inspection was completed in October 2024.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. 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.

“In the outdoor learning environment, a branch with thorns was accessible to children. The bottom step on the deck stairs that lead to the outdoor learning environment was observed with a loose plank.”

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: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A fire extinguisher was stored on the floor in the caregiving space, accessible to children. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she removed the fire extinguisher from the caregiving space and placed it in the kitchen.”

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.

“Peeling paint was observed throughout the caregiving space. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2825.”

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: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was completed on 7/15/2025.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 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.

“According to the posted emergency drill log, the most recent quarterly drill was completed on 4/04/2025.”

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: Oct 2, 2025. 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 sanitation inspection was not completed annually. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on 2/15/2024. This is a repeated violation. This is a violation of a requirement in child care sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2834.”

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

A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors.

“In the designated caregiving space, five large cardboard boxes were observed scattered throughout the caregiving space.”

Rule A clean and open area that allows freedom of movement was not provided for children, both indoors and outdoors.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 lotion and a bottle of baby oil, were stored below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the operator’s attention, she immediately removed the items from the caregiving space and placed them on top of the kitchen refrigerator, above five feet from the finished floor.”

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.

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 sanitation inspection has not been completed within the past 365 days. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on February 15, 2024. Additionally, a lead-in-water test has not been completed by the facility.”

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

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.

“The operator did not complete the required amount of annual training hours, based on her education and experience (10 Hours Required; 2 Hours Received).”

Rule Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The operator did not complete ITS-SIDS training within three years of the previous training (ITS-SIDS Training Completed: 5/15/21).”

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: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“In the designated caregiving space, two plastic grocery bags, containing clothes, were stored on a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. The operator immediately moved the plastic bags to a shelf above five feet from the finished floor.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. 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 floor in the bathroom was observed with cracked tiles, surrounding the floor vent. Duct tape was observed holding the cracked floor tile pieces together.”

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: Oct 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“According to the emergency drill log, the most recent fire drill was conducted on 7/31/24.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. 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.

“According to the emergency drill log, the most recent shelter-in-place drill was completed on 4/26/24.”

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: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“In the designated caregiving space, an unused fish tank with standing water was stored on top of a refrigerator, below five feet from the finished floor. This is a repeat violation. The fish tank was removed from the caregiving space during the visit.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Corrected during the inspection.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“An unused fish tank with standing water was observed in the designated caregiving space, accessible to children.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 18, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“A surge protector, with an uncovered outlet, was observed in the designated caregiving space, accessible to children.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 18, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

School-age children were not offered a balance of activities appropriate to their age, needs and interests.

“Developmentally-appropriate toys and materials were not available for school age children in care.”

Rule School-age children were not offered a balance of activities appropriate to their age, needs and interests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 18, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.