Big Mama’s Educational Center

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

“On the playground used by children, the back left foot of a plastic hippo-shaped sandbox was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch.”

Rule Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 31, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.

“The Written Plan of Care for one child enrolled had not been updated since changes occurred greater than 30 days ago.”

Rule The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 31, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. The operator and additional caregiver were not observed linked to the facility’s ABCMS Facility 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: Mar 6, 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.

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: Mar 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

“One tube of Carmex lip treatment and one small bottle of hand sanitizer were observed less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children.”

Rule Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.

“The infant feeding plan for one child enrolled had not been updated to include solid food and the full menu.”

Rule Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.

“The Written Plan of Care for two children enrolled included an additional caregiver who is no longer employed.”

Rule The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“One outlet was observed without a safety cover in the space designated for child care.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. 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.

“On the playground, a broken piece of a plastic shovel was observed to be 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Four plastic hula skirts were observed accessible to children less than 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.

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 liquid plug-in (plug-ins are labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings) was observed stored greater than five feet from the ground in a cupboard above the washer and dryer, but in unlocked storage.”

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.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The most recently completed Health Questionnaire for the operator was dated for 7/24/23. The most recently completed Health Questionnaire for the additional caregiver was dated for 4/27/23.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.

“An infant feeding plan was not observed on file for one child enrolled.”

Rule Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A Professional Development Plan was not observed on file during the visit for the operator or the additional caregiver”

Rule Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“An ongoing training log was not observed on file during the visit for the operator.”

Rule Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 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.

“A record of arrival was not observed to be recorded for one child enrolled.”

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: Sep 26, 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, one plastic picnic bench was observed to be cracked in at least two places and presented a potential pinching hazard”

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: Sep 26, 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.

“Open plastic diaper wrappers were observed beneath the diaper table and beneath the bathroom cabinet in the bathroom used by children enrolled, 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.

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 for the operator was issued on 8/15/2019 and expired on 8/15/24.”

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: Oct 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule. • The discipline policy for two children enrolled did not have a date of enrollment recorded on the policy.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date.

“A written activity plan was not observed on file for review.”

Rule The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The Ready to Go file did not contain copies of blank incident reports.”

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: Sep 26, 2024. 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 was last updated on 7/05/2023”

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

The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis.

“An annual review of the EPR plan had not been signed by the additional caregiver.”

Rule The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.

“The Written Plan of Care was not updated to reflect current additional caregiver information and activities for five children enrolled.”

Rule The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 26, 2024. 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 most recent recorded shelter-in-place drill was recorded on 12/12/23.”

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: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.