Sweet Dreams Family Home Child Care, LLC

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. I observed that the ABCMS Provider Portal was not currently being used.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.

“There was no First Aid Sheet posted.”

Rule A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.. 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.

“Attendance had not been taken by 11am today.”

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.

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 from the date of issuance).

“The Criminal Background Check expired for both the provider and her husband in March.”

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 from 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: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home.

“There were no emergency numbers posted.”

Rule Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“There was no written schedule posted.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Ms. Matthews’ CPR expired in April.”

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: Jul 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.

“There is no First Aid sheet posted.”

Rule A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of the required information for an individual was not on file in the home available for review.

“In the children’s files, one child was missing a medical report, and one child was missing the signed shaken baby policy, the signed written plan of care, the signed pet acknowledgement form and the signed summary of the law.”

Rule Copy of the required information for an individual was not on file in the home 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 15, 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.

“A bottle of Windex was on the bottom step of the staircase, within reach of 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Ms. Matthews has not completed all of the Health and Safety Trainings.”

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: Jul 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“There was no fire drill completed for June of 2024.”

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: Jul 3, 2024. 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.

“There was a toy that had broken into several sharp pieces on the playground.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

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

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 Health and Safety Trainings certificates are not on file.”

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: Jan 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.