Genesis Learning Academy Childcare Center II

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

“The most current activity plan posted in space #5 was dated June 8 through June 12, 2026. The violation was corrected when an updated activity plan was posted in space #5.”

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

A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.

“A list of school-aged children enrolled in space #5 that were engaged in an off premise was not available at the facility. The violation was corrected when the administrator placed a list of all children participating in the off premise activity on file at the facility.”

Rule A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center.. Corrected during the inspection.

A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.

“The administrator stated that a group of school-aged children were on a field trip. A schedule of off premise activities was not posted in space #5. A copy of the schedule or off premise activities was not given to parents. The violation was corrected when the administrators placed a copy of the schedule of off premises activities on the door and sent a copy to the parents through the facility’s digital app.”

Rule A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In the outdoor play area designated for infants and toddlers, a Little Tikes slide was not installed over protective surfacing.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“An immunization record was not on file within 30 days for a child enrolled on February 17, 2026.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization 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: Jun 29, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“In space #5, a green particle board shelf was broken on the top and exposed a rough metal edge. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the shelf from the classroom.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. 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.

“Accessible to children in space #1, a bottle of colored glitter and bins of broken crayons were stored on low open shelves. In space #4, a container of plastic shoe covers was stored on a low open shelf. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the items from the classrooms.”

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 person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.

“The individual people identified on the emergency medical care plan were not on the premises at all times and did not accompany children for an off premise activity. The violation was corrected when the administrator updated the facility’s EMC plan to include additional staff members who would be responsible in the event of an emergency.”

Rule The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.

“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. A staff member, hired November 20, 2025, working in the infant room did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment.”

Rule Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“The most current TB test and screening on file for a staff member hired 10/14/2025 was completed on February 9, 2024 and was older than 12 months.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 4, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 fire inspection report completed on May 20, 2025 was not submitted to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.”

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: Feb 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.

“In space #1, I observed two teachers exit the classroom on two different occasions to perform caretaking duties in the kitchen, leaving a teacher alone with thirteen (13) children ages 2 to 4 years old.”

Rule When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 4, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“The medical report completed 6/2/2024 for staff member hired September 12, 2025, was older than 12 months.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“Documentation of TB test results completed 6/3/2024 for staff member hired September 12, 2025, was older than 12 months.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #4, I observed one infant, a one year old, and four (4) children age two years old receiving care from one teacher. This is a repeat violation cited on July 9, 2025.”

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: Jul 23, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“In space #4, six (6) children, ages zero through 2 years old received care from one teacher.”

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: Jul 23, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS portal was not updated with current staff employed at the facility including staff who where hired within five business days.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer’s instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.

“A stationary metal toy ship was not secured to the ground using the attached footings. The manufacturer’s instructions were not accessible or available for review.”

Rule All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #4, I observed one infant and four (4) children age two years old receiving care from one teacher.”

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: Jul 22, 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.

“One staff member did not complete the required number of 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: Jul 16, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“In the outdoor play area, the grass was not maintained in a manner which may attract or harbor pests. One hand rail of the wooden outdoor ramp was decaying and exposing rusted nails.”

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: Jul 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“In the outdoor play area, the large stationary equipment did not have enough wood mulch surfacing based on the critical height of the equipment. There were two areas near the slides that exposed the ground covered by a black tarp underneath the loose surfacing.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“No activity plan was available or posted for reference in space #4.”

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: Feb 24, 2025. 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 care in space #4, I observed a bottle of Wite Out stored on top of the refrigerator. The violation was corrected when the teacher placed the Wite Out in a locked cabinet above the sink 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 electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.

“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Accessible to children in care, the kitchen and food prep areas were unlocked. The violation was corrected when the administrator locked the kitchen door and discussed it with the cook to keep the door locked at all times.”

Rule All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.. 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. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete CPR certification within 90 days of being hired.”

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: Feb 28, 2025. 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. Staff member A.S. hired September 4, 2024 did not complete First Aid certification within 90 days of being hired.”

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: Feb 28, 2025. 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 wooden half door leading to the bathroom was hard to open, scraping the floors, falling apart, and was not secure to the hinge on the wall.”

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

Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels of children in care.

“During mealtime in space #3, I observed children under three years of age being served whole grapes for consumption.”

Rule Number and size of servings were not appropriate for ages and developmental levels 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: Feb 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“A signed acknowledgement of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for staff member K. White hired January 28, 2025. The violation was corrected when the staff member reviewed and signed acknowledgement of the policy.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“On August 30, 2024, a staff member failed to treat a ten-month-old child in a nurturing and appropriate manner when she told the child to “shut up” because the child was crying and pushed/pulled on the child’s arm while the child was in a bouncy seat.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 12, 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 #4, a bottle of White Out was stored on the countertop in the food preparation area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant removed the White Out from the area and placed it in a locked cabinet.”

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 staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Documentation of the annual review of the facility’s EPR Plan was not on file for all staff members.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“A medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member E.L. hired 6/3/2024.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“New staff member A.S. hired 6/18/2023, did not complete within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in the required topic areas.”

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: Jul 29, 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 staff’s receipt of at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks was not on file for three (3) staff members.”

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: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.

“The outdoor play area used for infants and toddlers did not provide an area that was shaded.”

Rule Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.

“Two containers of uncooked unlabeled eggs were stored on a counter in the kitchen. The violation was corrected when the operator stated the eggs were for his personal use and placed the containers of eggs in the refrigerator.”

Rule Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.. 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.

“Accessible to children in space #4, a box of plastic gloves was stored in a drawer underneath the diapering area. The violation was corrected when the administrative assistant moved the gloves to a storage cabinet over the sink.”

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.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“Health and safety training was not completed within one year of employment for staff member S.H. hired 4/28/2023.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The facility’s EPR plan and Ready to Go file was not on file for review.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“The medical report on file for staff member K.R. hired January 31, 2024 was dated as complete on August 15, 2022. This is a repeat violation cited July 26, 2023.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Six clock hours of training in required topic areas was not completed for three (3) new employees within the first two weeks of employment.”

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: Feb 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The wood mulch used as surfacing underneath the large climbing play equipment was less than the required 12 inches based on the critical height of the equipment. The wooden mulch measured at 2 inches, 4 inches, and 7 inches underneath the equipment.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“A signed acknowledgement of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for three (3) staff members.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Corrected during the inspection.