Faith Care Children’s Center

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

“A current activity plan was not posted in all classrooms. This included Space #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8. This was corrected when the administrated printed all activity plans and posted in the classroom”

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

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 #7, there was a container of Clorox wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet, less than 5 feet from the door. This was corrected when the staff membered moved the Clorox wipes to a higher shelf, greater than 5 feet from the floor.”

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.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“The attendance was not completed in all classrooms for today’s visit. This included Space #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, and #8. This was corrected when the administrated printed the attendance for each classroom. The staff members completed the attendance.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 was not completed for one staff member prior to the first day of work. The staff member was hired on January 5, 2026. This was corrected. The medical report was dated for January 30, 2026.”

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.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“In Space #7, there was a container of Zarabee’s chest rub stored in a cabinet, greater than 5 feet from the floor. This was corrected when the staff member removed the medication outside of the classroom, and placed in a locked storage.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. 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.

“The TB test or screening was not completed for one staff member prior to the first day of work. The staff member was hired on January 5, 2026. This was corrected. The TB test results were dated for January 30, 2026.”

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.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, Mary Wallace, did not complete a criminal background check.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 #4, there were two aerosol cans of shaving cream stored in a cabinet on a shelf greater than 5 feet from the floor.”

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 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 #4, there was a container of Lysol Clorox Wipes stored in a cabinet less than five feet from the floor. This was corrected when the administrator moved the container to the next shelf in the cabinet, which was greater than five feet.”

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.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“The Shelter-in-place or lockdown drill record was incomplete. The last recorded drill was dated for July 31, 2024.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or 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: Apr 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 operator failed to schedule a fire inspection prior to the expiration date which was July 6, 2024. The most current fire inspection for the facility was completed on July 18, 2024 and sent to the Child Care consultant on July 20, 2024.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. 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 #6, box of plastic gloves, and two plastic packages of wipes were stored on the diaper changing table. In spaces #6, #7, #8, plastic bags containing diapers and plastic packages of wipes were stored in the children’s cubbies. Items were corrected by removing diapers from plastic sleeves and placing plastic containers of wipes 5 feet from the reach of children.”

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.