Little Ones Heaven

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

“On the playground used by children, one wasp nest was observed inside the roof of a small nonstationary play structure; a wasp was observed crawling on the nest. Another wasp nest was observed inside a toy grill covers with a wasp crawling on the nest. Two nails, sharp to the touch, were observed protruding from the back of the fencing less than five feet from the ground. One heavily rusted hinge was observed on the back left portion of the fencing accessible to children.”

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.

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 CPR certification for the operator expired on 3/07/2026.”

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: Apr 18, 2026. 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 First Aid certification for the operator expired on 3/07/2026.”

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: Apr 18, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“One pump bottle of Aveeno hand lotion was observed stored less than five feet from the ground in the hallway accessed by children; the label on this bottle stated Keep Out of Reach of Children and had one additional warning.”

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.

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. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had not been created; hence, the CBC for the operator’s minor son (17 years of age) was not yet linked to this profile.”

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: Oct 24, 2025. 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.

“Two rusted nails were observed exposed and accessible to children on the back left side of the fencing, due to a fence board coming loose.”

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: Oct 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule.

“The additional caregiver was required to complete 15.5 additional ongoing annual training hours following the AC visit conducted on 5/03/2024, and prior to 5/23/2024; Mr. Brown completed four (4) of the 15.5 required hours.”

Rule Individuals who provide care for 5 hours or more hours in a week, during planned absences of the family child care home operator, did not meet the requirements as specified in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.

“The operator was required to complete 5.5 additional ongoing annual training hours following the AC visit conducted on 5/03/24, and prior to 5/23/2024; Ms. Driver completed two (2) of the 5.5 hours.”

Rule Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“One solid cone air freshener labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed in the bathroom used by children, stored greater than five feet from the ground, but in unlocked storage.”

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.

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

“A physical copy of the Criminal Background Check qualification letter was not observed on file for the operator’s son during the visit.”

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

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

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: Oct 9, 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.

“An empty plastic soap wrapper was observed beneath an unlatched cabinet in the bathroom, accessible to children younger than three years of age. Four plastic shopping bags were observed less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children under three years of age, in the space between the room designated for child care and the kitchen.”

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.

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.

“Health & Safety Training certificates for Topic # 10 (Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment) were not observed on file for the operator.”

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: May 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.

“The times of arrival were not recorded for two children enrolled 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 17, 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.

“On the playground, a board was observed to be detached from the fence, exposing seven nails, sharp to the touch.”

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: May 17, 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.

“At the base of the basketball goal, a sheet of plastic was observed to be torn and 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the plan for emergency procedures with additional caregivers and substitutes prior to allowing them to care for children, and when the plan is revised.

“An Emergency Medical Care Plan review was not observed on file for review for the additional care giver.”

Rule The operator did not review the plan for emergency procedures with additional caregivers and substitutes prior to allowing them to care for children, and when the plan is revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.