T’s Creation Christian Home Child 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.

“On the outdoor playground, the ramp to the shed had loose protruding nails on ramp that were accessible to the 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: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.

“Three children did not have written permission from parents or guardian to transport.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“The last fire drill was documented for March 11, 2026.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A Criminal Background Check qualification letter was not observed on file for the operator; however, a valid CBC qualification letter was observed in ABCMS for Ms. Melton which will not expire until 2/17/2027.”

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: Feb 4, 2026. 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.

“The Emergency Medical Care Plan on file was not updated with current information.”

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: Feb 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“The last playground inspection was recorded on 11/16/2025.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 10, 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.

“A record of attendance and arrival and departure information were not available for review.”

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 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.

“Greater than five small beads and one crafting glue pin sharp to the touch were observed to be accessible to children, one under three years of age.”

Rule Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.

“The door to the laundry room located in the child care space which contains laundry detergent and other items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed to be unlocked.”

Rule Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

“The Ready to Go file was located in Ms. Melton’s office in another part of the home and unavailable for review.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“The last fire drill was recorded on 10/15/2025.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 4, 2026. 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 lockdown and shelter in place drills were recorded on 9/17/2025.”

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: Feb 4, 2026. 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 Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for the facility was last updated on 6/10/2024.”

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: Feb 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.

“A wooden rocking toy leaning against the fence inside the outdoor play area was observed to have wooden siding which was peeling, splintered, and sharp to the touch in areas.”

Rule Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The most recent health questionnaire on file for the operator was completed on 5/08/2024.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.

“The most recently completed professional development plan on file for the operator was dated 1/04/2024.”

Rule Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented.

“Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child’s record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives. The Written Plans of Care for three children enrolled were not observed to be current.”

Rule Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated.

“A written record of ongoing trainings was not observed to be on file for the operator.”

Rule Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“The time of arrival for one child enrolled was not observed to be documented at the point of service.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Records were not made available for review.

“A child file was not available for review for the infant family member of the operator who was present during the visit.”

Rule Records 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: Jul 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented.

“Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child’s record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives. The Written Plan of Care observed on file during today’s visit for one child enrolled had not been updated since Ms. Melton began operating without an additional caregiver.”

Rule Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.

“The cover of a toy plastic grill located on the playground was observed to be detached from the grill; this cover was sharp to the touch on the right side. Two areas of the shed located in the outdoor learning environment were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch (at the base of the front of the shed and at the base of the left side of the shed, facing the structure).”

Rule Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 1, 2024. 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.

“The door children use to access the playground was observed to have foam weather sealant peeling off along the doorway, accessible to children under three years of age.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“A completed Emergency Medical Care Plan was not observed on file 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division.

“A physical copy of the current EPR plan was not observed on file.”

Rule The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.