Childcare Network #110

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

“Accessible to infants and toddlers in care, the climbing stationary equipment with a slide measured at 18 inches high was not installed over protective surfacing. The violation was corrected when the administrator removed the equipment from the play area and discarded it.”

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

For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child’s needs.

“Based on observation of diapering documentation, two children did not have their diaper checked or changed for over 3 hours and according to the needs of each individual child.”

Rule For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 2026. 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.

“The most receipt sanitation inspection completed expired on December 2, 2025.”

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: Jan 21, 2026. 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 three years of age, a roll of plastic bubble wrap and a Ziploc bag of consumable art supplies were stored on a shelf. The violation was corrected when the teacher moved the items to a cabinet that was at least 5 feet above the floor.”

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.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Based on staff members interviews, it was determined that children were not adequately supervised in the outdoor play area. Although staff members could see or hear children, staff did not position themselves to render assistance in a timely manner nor interact with children while moving about the outdoor area.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 31, 2025. 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 play area, a portable basketball goal was not secured and weighted down with two (2) concrete landscaping blocks. The violation was corrected with administrators removed the basketball goal and landscaping blocks from the outdoor area, making them accessible to children.”

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

Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

“Based on staff interviews, a child enrolled in space #9 was injured underneath their eye when tussling over a toy with another child. Staff and administrators confirmed the family of the injured child was contacted approximately four (4) hours after the incident occurred.”

Rule Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 29, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“The facility’s incident log was not completed and maintained when a child was injured and an incident report was completed.”

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: Oct 29, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“Based on staff interviews, a child enrolled in space #9 was injured underneath their eye when tussling over a toy with another child. Staff and administrators confirmed that an incident report was completed and signed by the child’s parent. The completed incident report was not on file during today’s visit.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 29, 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: Aug 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In both outdoor play areas, the 6ft. interior and exterior gated fence had metal pieces protruding along the bottom and were not secured to the frame. This is a repeat violation originally cited on May 14, 2025.”

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: Jul 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Indoors in space #5, puddles of standing water was on the floor near the sink area. In both outdoor play areas, the 6ft. interior gated fence door had metal pieced protruding and were not secured to the frame.”

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: Jul 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.

“In spaces #2, #3, #4, and #9, I observed children resting on cots that were placed less than 18” apart and were not separated by a partition. The violation was corrected when teachers placed the cots at least 18” apart or were separated by a solid barrier.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. 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. Staff member A.A., assigned to work in space #1, ITS-SIDS training was not completed every three years and expired on February 8, 2025.”

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: May 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“All transportation files did not have the child’s photograph attached to each child’s application.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

“The NC registration sticker for Vehicle DAF9500 expired on October 31, 2024.”

Rule Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Upon my arrival, a list of all children participating in the off-premises activity was not available at the Center. When prompted, the administrator contacted the Assistant Director by telephone and requested a photograph of the list of all children participating in the off-premises activity be sent via text so a copy is available at the Center.”

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.

“A schedule of the off premise activity to West Regional Library was not posted in each participating classroom (Spaces #6 and #7) to be viewed by parents.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, and emergency contact information was not in the vehicle used for transporting twenty (20) children, ages six to twelve-years-old, to the West Regional Library.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

“In Space #2, books were not provided for children, one-year-old, as outlined in Rule. During the observation, the administrator removed developmentally appropriate books from the cabinets on the wall and placed them inside the shelving unit next to the sink. Books were made available for children to use while in care.”

Rule For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“A medical exam or health assessment record was not on file for two children, identified on the children’s records worksheets, before or within 30 days after admission.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment 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: May 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“In Spaces #4 and #9, written authorization for sunscreen and diaper ointment and creams were expired. The written consents on file expired between November 3, 2023 and April 21, 2024.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 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.

“A Walmart plastic bag with soiled tissues was hanging from a stationary piece of equipment in the outdoor learning environment #1, accessible to children, one-year-old. When prompted, the administrator removed the plastic bag from the active play area and made it inaccessible to children in care.”

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.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“In Space #9, a tube of fluticasone propionate ointment, prescribed medication, was not in its original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“It was reported by a staff member that screen time is offered to children under three years of age in Space #4.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

“In Spaces #4 and #5, screen time was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.”

Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

“In Space #4, the materials and equipment in the books/language and dramatic play/family living areas were not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.”

Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.