North Duplin Prekindergarten Center

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“In space 1C a staff member had an open can of pepsi on her desk.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. 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 1A, a container of clorax wipes and disinfectant along with a staff’s personal bag were in an unlocked storage closet near the teachers desk.”

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.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“One employee did not have a emergency information form on file completed with date of employment 11/12/24. The emergency information form was completed 3/19/24.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The monthly playground inspection on file was dated 1/28/25. A monthly playground check was completed 3/19/25.”

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.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“One employee with an employment date of hire 11/12/24 qualifying letter was dated 11/20/24 on file.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Corrected during the inspection.

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).

“One employee qualification letter expired 7/16/24 and the letter on file was dated 11/22/24.”

Rule 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).. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.The activity plan posted in space 1C was dated March 10-14,2025. A new activity plan dated March 17-21, 2025 was posted during the visit.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“One staff member with a hire date of 04/2023 failed to completed the training within 90 days of hire. The training has been completed as of 3/6/24.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.