Rose Angel Early Learning Academy

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

“Accessible to children in the outdoor play area of the facility, a broken wooden pallet was stored near the rear of the building. The painted wooden lattice surrounding the steps and the porch was broken and exposed sharp jagged edges. The wooden porch and ramp at the entrances of the facility had peeling paint.”

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 20, 2026. 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 door at the entrance of the facility was not flush with the finished floor, creating a one inch gap that exposed the indoor area to the outdoors.”

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 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.

“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The lattice attached to the top of the fence surrounding the outdoor play area was not securely fastened in several areas, reducing the fence height to less than 4 feet.”

Rule Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Current activity plans were not available for reference in space #1 and #2a/b. The violation was corrected when the administrator made copies of current activity plans and placed them in each space.”

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

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Daily attendance records less than one year were not maintained on file and available for review.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Accessible to children in the outdoor area, air vents long the bottom of the facility were missing and exposed the building’s foundation. The fence surrounding the mop area had a loose wooden board that exposed rusted screws.”

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: Nov 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The surfacing under the stationary equipment measured less than six (6) inches in depth.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“An EpiPen for one child expired on October 23, 2025 and had not been returned to the parent.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The medication authorization on file for two (2) children did not include the parent’s medication authorization information and signature.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator to monitor the temperature.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Healthy and safety trainings were not completed within one year of employment for a staff member hired 11/12/2024.”

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: Nov 26, 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.

“On-going training hours were not completed for a staff member hired 11/12/2024 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: Nov 26, 2025. 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 EPR Plan on file dated 12/2023 was not updated annually, did not contain up-to-date information. The Ready to Go File did not contain up-to-date information for children enrolled and all staff’s emergency information was not included.”

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: Nov 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

“The medication log when medication had been administered was not on file for two (2) children.”

Rule When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“During the visit, I observed that three (3) children present on January 9, 2025 were not signed out during departure times by a parent or authorized individual. On January 16, 2025, two (2) children were not signed in during arrival at the facility.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“The most current health questionnaire was not updated annually for staff member F.B. The violation was corrected when the staff member completed the health questionnaire during the visit.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of staff’s on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.

“The on-going training log was not updated with current staff member’s training hours. The violation was completed when the staff member completed the training log during the visit.”

Rule Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.. Corrected during the inspection.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“The most current incident report completed 11/19/2024 was not documented on the incident log.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Health and safety training requirements were not completed within one year of employment for two staff members, A.J. and B.S.”

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: Dec 9, 2024. 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.

“Two staff members (A.J. and F.B) 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: Dec 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“The most current fire drill on file was completed April 25, 2024.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly 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: Jun 12, 2024. 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.

“Staff member, M.W. hired May 6, 2024 did not have a TB test results and/or screening indicating they were free of active TB. The violation was corrected when the staff member made a of copy of test results from their online MyChart medical records. The TB test for M.W. was conducted on May 8, 2024 and a copy was placed in her medical file.”

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.

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.

“When verifying the operator’s current status on the Secretary of State’s website, it was determined that the owner’s status was active- not current.”

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: Apr 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.

“Based on interviews, it was confirmed that a child was released to an individual that staff did not confirm their identity prior to departing the facility. The father of the child was listed on the application and the immunization records of the child however no staff member could confirm the identify of the individual.”

Rule A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Metal stakes securing black border surrounding stationary equipment were not flushed to the border.”

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: Jan 23, 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.

“Staff member E.A. hired December 11, 2023, did not complete six clock hours of training in 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: Jan 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 under 3 years of age in spaces 2a/b we observed a zip lock bags, a box with plastic bags of wipes stored on the floor, and a large trash bag containing dirty laundry. This is a repeat violation cited on December 5, 2023. The violation was corrected by the administrator removed items from space #2a/b during walkthrough.”

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 center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

“The EPR Plan was not completed by a staff member within four (4) months and who completed the training on August 19, 2023.”

Rule The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Accessible to children, the door to the kitchen area was not locked. In space #2a/b, the wall-mounted paper towel holder was lose and not secured the wall.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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, bottles of sanitizer and disinfectant was stored on top of the diaper changing station.”

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.

Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“Three prepared infant bottles were stored in the kitchen refrigerator without a date or label for the appropriate child.”

Rule Breast milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“A meat or meat alternate was not served to children during lunch. Lunch served was spaghetti noodles with tomato sauce, green beans, sliced peaches, and milk.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Corrected during the inspection.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“A menu was not posted or available for parents and the cook to review.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. 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 preschool children in space #2a/b, a plastic bag of baby wipes and a box of plastic gloves were stored on the diapering changing shelf.”

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 indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“In the outdoor play area, tree branches and limbs that had been cut were not removed from the premises.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.