Green Acres Academy

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

“A current lesson plan was not posted in the space designated for two and three-year-olds.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care.

“Two (2) cribs did not have tightly fitted sheets.”

Rule A safe and comfortable bed, crib, or cot, equipped with a firm waterproof mattress at least 4 inches thick was not provided for each child receiving overnight care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space 3, the classroom designated for 2-year-olds, children under the age of 2 ½ were being cared for in a space without a direct exit. In that same space, the closet that stored the water heater was unlocked.”

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: Aug 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One employee did not have a valid qualification letter on file.”

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: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Aerosol cans of Aroma spray and deodorant, bottles of Tide laundry detergent and several cleaning chemicals such as Fabulosa, were stored in unlocked closets and cabinets throughout the facility.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 5, 2026. 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.

“Safe sleep logs for infants under 12 months were not completed during today’s visit. The logs had also not been maintained for a period of one (1) month.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“Two (2) infants were observed sleeping in a swing and in a bouncer.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“In space 4, the classroom designated for preschoolers, an electrical outlet accessible to children was uncovered.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Human 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 (3) bottles of formula were not labeled with the child’s name and date.”

Rule Human 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 had an expired qualification letter. The letter expired on June 15, 2026.”

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).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance In space 1, the space designated for infants and toddlers, daily attendance was not completed for the week of July 27-28, 2026. In space 4, the space designated for preschoolers, daily attendance was not completed for the week of July 20th -July 24th and July 27th -28th, 2026.”

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: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Four (4) one-year olds were observed watching an ABC animated cartoon show on a laptop.”

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: Aug 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

“Two staff files job description and operational policies were not dated.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.. 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. A fire inspection was not completed within 12 months of the previous inspection.”

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

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. in space #4 there were two electrical outlets observed not covered with safety plugs.”

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 did not complete the training within 90 days of employment.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“One staff did had not sign the policy prior to providing care with children.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. 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.

“One staff member with an employment date of 9/15/25 had a completed medical report on file prior to employment older than 12 months.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“One electrical outlet in space 2 was not covered with a safety plug.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Human 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.

“One child’s sippy cup was labled but did not have a date on it.”

Rule Human 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.

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

“The daily schedule was not posted in the infant/toddler classroom. The daily schedule was updated and posted during the time of the visit.”

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