The Bunny Stop Pre-School Inc.

The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.

“One teacher was observed overseeing two classrooms and a total of twenty-one (21) children two to four years of age, during nap time.”

Rule The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.. 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. The CBC qualification letter for the owner was not observed to be 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: Feb 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“The Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy for one child enrolled did not have a date recorded for when the parent signed the policy.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

“The safe sleep policy for one infant enrolled was not observed on file for review.”

Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On a shelf of the porch on the playground used by children, a broken plastic bucket sharp to the touch was observed. On the playground, one small plastic picnic table was observed broken, cracked, and sharp to the touch.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.

“A Nutrition Opt Out Policy was not observed on file for one child enrolled whose parent brings all food and beverages to the program for the child.”

Rule A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

“The job description for one new employee was not signed and dated for the date the policy was reviewed.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

“The health questionnaires for two new staff members were observed stored in their personnel files instead of their medical files.”

Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“The health assessment for another child enrolled was not observed on file for review. The health assessment for one child enrolled in 2025 was completed in 2023.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“The medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication did not have a dosage recorded for the medication.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection on file was observed to be conducted on 10/02/2024.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

“A date of enrollment was not observed to be recorded on the Discipline Policy for two children enrolled.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. 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 for the date of issuance).

“The CBC qualification letter for the owner of the facility expired on 10/14/25.”

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

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

“The Ready to Go file for the facility was not observed to have an allergy list included for staff or children enrolled.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.

“One infant feeding plan for an infant enrolled in care was not observed to be updated to include baby food.”

Rule The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“One infant was observed sleeping in a rocking swing; the infant was recorded on the safe sleep chart to have fallen asleep at 10:05 a.m., and the time the same infant was observed still sleeping in the swing was 10:53 a.m.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each child’s bed, cot, or 2” mat was not individually assigned and identified.

“A cot list was not observed to be posted in Space 6.”

Rule Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“The medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication was not observed on file for review.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. 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.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“A thermometer was not observed in the refrigerator in the kitchen which stores children’s food.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The applications for four children enrolled were not observed in the Ready to Go file.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“A receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not observed signed and on file for one new employee.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan had not been updated since 3/20/2024.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. 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.

Toxic plants were accessible to children.

“Poison ivy was observed growing inside the back right side and corner of the outdoor learning environment (facing away from the building).”

Rule Toxic plants were accessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

“The file two children enrolled did not contain a signed receipt of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy; one parent signed this information upon pick-up.”

Rule A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 3, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

“A signed safe sleep policy was not on file for one child enrolled in Space 1.”

Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space 7, 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 current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“In Space 7, a current daily schedule was not posted.”

Rule A current schedule 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.

“In Space 1, a metal jack-in-the-box was observed to be cracked and rusting. In Space 6, the doors to two closets were unlocked and observed to contain mechanical equipment, cords, etc. In Space 5, two plastic wrappers were observed on a materials shelf less than five feet from the ground and accessible to children two years of age. On the playground used by children of all ages, two plastic mats were observed to be peeling, presenting a potential choking hazard.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

“The file for one child enrolled in Space 5 did not contain signed documentation of receipt of NC Child Care Law.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Three new staff members with a date of employment greater than 90 days ago did not have certification of CPR training on file for review.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age 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 4, 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. Three new staff members with a date of employment greater than 90 days ago did not have certification of First Aid training on file for review.”

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: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application was not signed by the parent.

“In Space 1, the infant feeding plan for one child enrolled was not signed by a parent.”

Rule Application was not signed by the parent.. Corrected during the inspection.

Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child’s parent.

“The application for one child enrolled in Space 1 did not contain emergency medical information.”

Rule Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.. Corrected during the inspection.

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

“The application for one child enrolled in Space 1 did not contain emergency medical information or the responsible party’s choice of health care professional.”

Rule Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“In Space 2, a space designated for children one year of age, a cup of milk for one child enrolled was labeled with the child’s name, but not dated.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S.

“110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff. The ongoing training log for one existing staff member was not current for this year.”

Rule On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area 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 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

“Four gaps between the wooden slats (due to missing slats) of the porch and stair rails leading to the playground were observed, three of which measured five inches in width, and one of which measured 7 ½ inches, which present potential entrapment hazards.”

Rule Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 3, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 playground fencing along the right side (facing away from the building) and the back of the playground measured between 43 and 45 inches in height at five different points.”

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: Mar 19, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

“The discipline policy for this child also did not include a date of enrollment.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“One new staff member with an employment date of 8/26/2024 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment training until 1/08/2025.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 3, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“In Space 1, the infant feeding plan for one child enrolled was not signed by a parent.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

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 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“In Spaces 2 and 6 and in the bathroom accessed by children, a total of four outlets were observed without safety covers (one in Space 2, one in Space 6, and 2 in the bathroom).”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection had not been completed since 8/03/2023.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A Criminal Background Check qualifying letter was not observed onsite for review for one new employee.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“In Space 2, a space designated for children one year of age, a thermometer was not observed to be located in the refrigerator containing milk and other drinks for children in care.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The emergency contact information for one new staff member was not observed in the Ready to Go file.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

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: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“The hands of one infant enrolled in Space 1 were not washed prior to being fed a bottle.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. 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 fencing surrounding the playground used by preschool children measured between 41 inches and 45 inches in greater than four areas.”

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: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.

Rule The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 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 the 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 the required information.. Corrected during the inspection.