Ctrs for Exceptional Children: the Children’s Ctr

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“One substitute did not have an emergency form on file.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

“In Space 107, there was one vinyl couch that had a hole that needs repair. in Space 104, there was a round vinyl cushion that had small holes around the top and needs repair.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.. Corrected during the inspection.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“There were leaves on the main playground around the equipment and sidewalks that were a slippery hazard for children and adults. This was corrected during the visit. There was one purse in Space 209 that was accessible. This was corrected during the visit. There was one rusting chain on a swing and three rusting hooks on the adaptive school-age playground. There were 5 bolts rusting on the swings on the toddler playground.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff did not have approved first aid training.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“In Space 102, there was one sunscreen with expired permission that was not discarded or returned to parent.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.Five(5) infant feeding plans did not have signatures or dates.”

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 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“Three(3) staff did not complete the “Medication Administration” training topic within one year or employment.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training 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: Nov 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.

“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The preschool playground fence facing Coliseum Drive was between 44 1/2 inches and 47 inches near the right corner.”

Rule Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“The staff members’ failure to provide adequate supervision for a four-year-old child on 4/8/25 created an unsafe environment and placed the child at significant risk of harm”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 8, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Staff failed to properly supervise a four-year-old child who was on the playground resulting in the child gaining access to the roadway in front of the center.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“The Division substantiated child maltreatment based on staff members’ failure to provide a safe environment to meet a four-year-old child’s health and safety which placed the child at risk of serious injury/harm.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 8, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“In Space 102, a current activity plan was not posted.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“On the adaptive playground, there was moss growing on the surfacing which causes a safety hazard due to it being slippery.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“One substitute that works more than ten days a year had expired health and safety training.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“In Space 205, there was one expired medication that was not returned to the parent or discarded within 72 hours.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“One staff member did not have two topic areas covered or hours documented on orientation form.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“In Space 107, there were six plastic bags in the diaper table accessible.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child’s name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.

“In Space 205, there was one prescription medication not stored in original packaging.”

Rule Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.

“In Space 104, there were foam alphabet letters accessible. In Space 107, there were three(3) foam boards for fine motor play accessible.”

Rule Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.. Corrected during the inspection.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“The activity plan in Space 100 was not current.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“On the infant/toddler playground, there was a chalkboard with peeling paint and a bent piece of wood. On the garden playground, there was a piece of landscape border that was a tripping hazard.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

“The outdoor doors to the mechanical room which is accessible to children had peeling paint.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

“An incident that occurred in May 2023 was not sent to the Consultant within seven days after the incident occurred.”

Rule An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“Children that are routinely transported did not have written permission on file.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In Space 205, five children had not been signed in for 12/13/2023.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.