T. & G. # 3

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“The Ford Passenger Van with license plate PAY-7584, had one of the double doors that did not open.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2026. 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 fire inspection was completed on July 23, 2025; however, the completed inspection was not sent to the child care consultant within seven (7) days of the inspection being completed.”

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

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

“Clorox bottles were observed on a shelf less than 5ft. from the finished floor in Space #3. Two screws were protruding from the cabinet door exposing sharp points in Space #2a”

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

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.

“Electrical outlets not in use were not covered with safety caps in Space #3.”

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.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“French toast served to children for breakfast was not recorded on the menu as required for substitution.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The sand table on the playground was cracked exposing sharp edges.”

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

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“Departure times were not documented for twelve school-age children on January 27, 2025, and for one school age child on January 10, 2025.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“NC Pre-K staff/child ratio requirements were not met when one teacher was caring for twelve children alone in Space #1.”

Rule NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 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.

“Emergency information for two children being transported did not include photographs.”

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: Aug 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A health assessment of file for one preschool child enrolled on June 19, 2023, was dated for August 22, 2023.”

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: Aug 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A large tin can with the lid open was on a table where a child was sitting in Space 1.”

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

NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“One teacher was providing care for ten children ranging from ages four to five years old in Space #1. One teacher was observed providing care for thirteen children ranging from ages four to five in Space 2B.”

Rule NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.