Mary’s Lil Lambs

Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children.

“A newly enrolled student’s file was missing a signed safe sleep policy and signed summary of law.”

Rule Accurate records were not maintained for all staff and children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home.

“The fire extinguisher was empty.”

Rule At least one 5 lb 2-A:10-B:C type fire extinguisher was not readily accessible for every 2500 square feet of floor space in the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“Attendance was documented inconsistently.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer.

“The refrigerator did not contain a thermometer.”

Rule Refrigerator was not maintained at a temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or below and/or was not monitored by a refrigerator thermometer.. Corrected during the inspection.

Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three.

“The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. The tv was playing children’s programming while an infant and toddler were present.”

Rule Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

“Cleaning supplies were stored in an unlocked bathroom cabinet that was accessible to children.”

Rule Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider’s own preschool children.

“Six preschool-aged children were present during the visit.”

Rule Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“CPR certification expired on 5/10/25.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“First aid certification expired on 5/10/25.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.

“No activity plan was available for review.”

Rule Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

“Two pieces of equipment with broken/jagged plastic were in the outdoor play area and accessible to children.”

Rule Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written schedule did not show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and/or include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest.

“No written schedule was available for review.”

Rule The written schedule did not show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and/or include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

“A pet dog’s rabies vaccination expired on 1/8/25.”

Rule Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2025. 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 30 days.

“A child that started on 9/3/24 did not have any sleep charts on file for review.”

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 30 days.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

“The provider’s ITS-SIDS certification expired on 6/21/24.”

Rule Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.

“A child enrolled on 3/5/24 did not have health care needs or concerns completed on the application.”

Rule Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A child enrolled on 3/5/24 did not have a health assessment on file.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“A child enrolled on 3/5/24 did not have immunization records on file.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“Paint, gain laundry pods, and baking powder was not stored in a locked storage. Paint was stored on the floor and gain laundry pods and baking powder was stored in reach of the children.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“Attendance for each child was not accurately maintained daily.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child.

“The screen time log was not filled out correctly to determine the time limit for each child. The children were observed having screen time upon my arrival.”

Rule Screen time was not limited to a maximum of thirty minutes per day, and no more than two and a half hours per week, per child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review.

“An updated Emergency Medical Care Plan was not on file and available for review during today’s visit.”

Rule Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 14, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“A child enrolled on 11/8/23 did not have a written statement on file.”

Rule Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 14, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.