Salem Preschool and Childcare

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 bottles of hydrogen peroxide and two bottles of calamine lotion were stored in an unlocked cabinet, below five feet from the finished floor. In Space #4, a staff member’s purse was stored on a shelf in an unlocked closet.”

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 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 complete CPR training within 90 days of employment. Two staff members had expired CPR certification on file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care..

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 members did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment. Two staff members had expired First Aid certification on file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care..

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“In Space #11, insulation materials were visibly bulging through tears in the ceiling.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair..

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.

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.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“Prior to today’s visit, the most recent playground inspection was completed on March 18, 2026. A playground inspection was completed during today’s visit.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Corrected during the inspection.

A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.

“In Space #1, after the teacher changed an infant’s diaper, she did not wash the infant’s hands prior to placing her back in the play area. When it was brought to the teacher’s attention, she took the infant to the sink to wash her hands.”

Rule A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.. 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 (D.A. and B.B.) did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment.”

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: Jul 2, 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. Two staff members (D.A. and B.B.) did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment.”

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: Jul 2, 2025. 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 Space #1, documentation of sleep checks for the current month were not available for review. Sleep checks for the current day were documented when checked later during the visit.”

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.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Due to today’s inclement weather, children were observed using a gym for gross motor play. Documentation verifying the gym was an approved space for child care was not available for review.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

“A first aid kit was not located in a vehicle that is used to transport children. During today’s visit, a staff member found a first aid kit and placed it in the vehicle.”

Rule First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

“A sanitation inspection was not scheduled and obtained annually. The most recent sanitation inspection was completed on March 10, 2023.”

Rule Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 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.

“One staff member, K. Reid, did not obtain a medical report prior to the first day of work (Date of Employment: 10/23/2023; Medical Report Date: 12/11/2023).”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“One staff member, K. Reid, did not obtain a TB test or screening on or before the first day of work (Date of Employment: 10/23/2023; Date of TB Test Results: 4/17/2024).”

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.. 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 most recent fire inspection was not scheduled and obtained within 12 months of the previous inspection (Current Fire Inspection Completed: 1/31/2024; Previous Fire Inspection Completed: 1/26/2023). The most recent fire inspection was not submitted to DCDEE within 7 days of the inspection visit (Fire Inspection Visit Date: 1/31/2024; Fire Inspection Report Received: 5/23/2024).”

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