Angel of Faith Childcare Center

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

“One child with an enrollment date of March 16, 2022, did not have a medical report on file within 30 days of enrollment.”

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: Sep 16, 2026. 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.

“In the space where children play located on a shelf, there was a can of aerosol Lysol disinfectant spray and a container of Clorox disinfectant wipes.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“There were five outlets that did not have electrical outlet protective covers. Three were located over shelves in the space that children play. And two were located next to the table where children eat meals.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.

“In the walk way to the backdoor that children use to go outside, there was a bag of tools that included a handsaw and there was a door that is has not been installed propped on the wall. There was also painting equipment in the outdoor learning environment that was accessible to children.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.

“The fire extinguisher located on the vehicle used to transport children was empty.”

Rule Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.

“The documentation of completion of the health and safety trainings were in June 2020.”

Rule Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.

“You completed the training on June 28, 2018; however the training needed to be completed again on or prior to June 28, 2023.”

Rule Operator did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within the required time frame.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator’s signature, were not available.

“July 4, 2025, was the last fire drill conducted. There was documentation of fire drills being conducted for August and September 2025.”

Rule Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

“The last shelter-in-place drill was completed on June 3, 2025. A lockdown drill should have been completed in September 2025.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the 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: Oct 14, 2025. 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.

“A screw was protruding with the sharp point exposed from the cover on the boat shaped sandbox”

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 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“Tree roots were protruding above ground on the playground posing tripping hazards. Three wooden boards with nails were laying on the ground inside in space accessible to children on the play area.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 6, 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 health assessment was not on file one child enrolled on February 2, 2023, and one child enrolled on August 26, 2024.”

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: Nov 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.

“Documentation was not on file to verify the substitute received 16 hours of orientation prior to the hire date of September 12, 2024.”

Rule Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Individuals who provide care for less than 5 hours a week, during planned absences of the operator, did not have proof of negative TB test or screening results completed within the last 12 months prior to the first day providing care. A TB skin test was not on file for a substitute hired on September 12, 2024. The substitute was assisting with providing care to children during the visit.”

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: Nov 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Heating appliances were not installed and maintained according to NC Building Code. A portable electric heating unit was observed in use in space designated for child care.”

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: Dec 13, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Valid qualification letters were not on file for two additional caregivers (Shaniqua Powell and Beatrice Higgs) who were observed providing care to children during the visit.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for 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: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.

“Adequate supervision was not provided for eight (8) preschool children observed alone in a bedroom.”

Rule Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants.

“Documentation verifying completion of IT’S SIDS training was not on file for (Shaniqua Powell) the additional caregiver who was observed providing care for the children alone upon arrival.”

Rule Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.

“Documentation was not on file verifying two additional”

Rule Individuals providing care to children did not receive 16 hours of orientation prior to beginning caregiving activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Number of children exceeded number allowed.

“Thirteen (13) children ranging from ages zero to five years old were observed in care.”

Rule Number of children exceeded number allowed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Eleven children ranging from ages zero to five years old(preschool) were observed in care upon arrival.”

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: Dec 7, 2023. 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.

“Departure times were not documented by the operator or parents for children picked up during the visit.”

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: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A criminal background check was not completed for (Shaniqua Powell) the additional caregiver observed providing care to children upon arrival.”

Rule Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Individuals who provide care for less than 5 hours a week, during planned absences of the operator, did not have proof of negative TB test or screening results completed within the last 12 months prior to the first day providing care. A negative TB test or screening completed by a physician was not on file for Shaniqua Powell and Beatrice Higgs) two additional caregivers observed providing care to children during the visit.”

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: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. Five (5) children ranging from ages zero to five years old were observed watching television upon entrance into the facility.”

Rule Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 7, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“A bottle of alcohol and sure scent bamboo and lotus spray were on the operator’s desk, and bottle of soap scum cleaner was on a table at the door in the entrance area of the facility accessible to children. A bottle Betco foaming cleaner was on a shelf below five feet in the space where care is provided to children.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children’s hands were not washed after diapering.

“An infant’s hands were not washed after diaper changing and prior to feeding.”

Rule Children's hands were not washed after diapering.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2023. 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.

“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.”

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 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not held or placed in an appropriate feeding chair or other age appropriate seating apparatus to be fed.

“The infant was served a bottle while sitting in a swing rocker.”

Rule Each child was not held or placed in an appropriate feeding chair or other age appropriate seating apparatus to be fed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 22, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed first aid and CPR as described in Rule .1702(b)(2).

“The additional caregiver who provides care 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not renewed first aid and CPR on or before the expiration date of September 29, 2023.”

Rule Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more a week, during planned absences of the operator, had not completed first aid and CPR as described in Rule .1702(b)(2).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 20, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Six (6) preschool children ranging from seven months to five years old were observed in care during today’s 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: Dec 4, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame.

“Documentation was not on file to verify the additional caregiver completed health and safety training as required.”

Rule Operator and/or staff members did not complete the required health and safety trainings within the specified time frame.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 4, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“The operators did not renew CPR training on or before the expiration date of September 29, 2023.”

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: Nov 21, 2023. 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.

“The operator did not renew First training on or before the expiration date of September 29, 2023.”

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: Nov 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“Plastic bags were observed in a small room near the back exit and accessible to children under age three.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.

“The safe sleep policy and poster was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.”

Rule Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.

“Visual safe sleep checks were not conducted every 15 minutes for a seven-month-old infant observed napping from 8:30am- to 9:36 and 10:03am to 10:33am.”

Rule Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

“The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The last review date documented was January 18, 2022.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.