Kimberley Park Elementary School Pre-K Program

A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool.

“A completed developmental screening was not observed on file for review for one child enrolled in Space 12 (9/17/25).”

Rule A screening assessing development was not conducted within 90 days after the first day of attendance in the program or within six months prior to the first day of attendance and/or the screening was not conducted by a health care, community or school professional trained in administering the screening tool.. 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.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“The staff file for one substitute and one additional existing employee did not contain an Employment Application, TB Screening, medical statement (for the existing employee), documentation of Orientation, Professional Development Plan, Staff Evaluation, or receipt of Operational/ Personnel Policies.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. 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.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“The times of arrival for one child enrolled in Room 12 and four children in Room 13 were not recorded.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“One outlet in Space 12 was observed without a safety cover in the home living area of the classroom, and four outlets in Space 12 were observed without safety covers on a charging station located on a staff member’s desk.”

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.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“Honey Nut Cheerios were listed on the menu for breakfast today, and Trix cereal was served instead; the substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to breakfast service.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. 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.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“Incident Reports for five children enrolled were not observed recorded on the Incident Log.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Corrected during the inspection.

Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision.

“A geoboard activity with rubber bands located in the manipulatives area of the classroom was observed to be accessible to children under five years of age.”

Rule Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision.. 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.

“The short-term substitute present during the visit in Space 11 was not observed to have a training certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment on file; the substitute’s employment date was 10/01/2025.”

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 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

“A dental screening was not observed on file for one child enrolled in Space 12.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a dental screening.. 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.

The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

“A hearing screening was observed on file for one child enrolled in Space 12, but it was recorded the screening was attempted only and could not be completed.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 3, 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. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks had not been created; hence, the principal and staff CBCs were 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: Sep 12, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“Two children enrolled were not observed to be signed in with a time of arrival in Space 11.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Two outlets, located at the children’s level, were observed without safety covers in Space 13.”

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.

Toxic plants were accessible to children.

“On the playground used by children enrolled, poison ivy was observed growing inside the fence along back right and back side of the playground.”

Rule Toxic plants were accessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“The Health Questionnaire for one existing staff member had not been updated since September, 2023.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

Application was not signed by the parent.

“The child application for one child enrolled in both Spaces 2 and 3 (Rooms 12 and 13) did not include a parent signature.”

Rule Application was not signed by the parent.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 2025. 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.

“Four electrical outlets in the gym (auxiliary space) were observed without safety covers while the children had gross motor play, due to active precipitation outdoors.”

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.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. • Current snack menus for Spaces 2 and 3 (Rooms 12 and 13) were not posted.”

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

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

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

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“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. • The Emergency Information form for one existing staff member had not been updated since September, 2023.”

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

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

“In Space 3 (Room 13), an allergy list was not observed posted.”

Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Corrected during the inspection.

The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

“The dental screening for one child enrolled in Space 3 (Room 13) was not observed on file for review.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a dental screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On the playground used by children enrolled of preschool and school age, one plastic yellow bin was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch.”

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

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

“A Criminal Background Check qualifying letter was not observed on file for one substitute staff member.”

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

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/Room 12, two outlets were observed to be missing safety covers; in Space 3/Room 13, one outlet was observed to be missing a safety cover.”

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.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“A lockdown drill was completed on 5/22/24; the next lockdown/shelter-in-place drill was completed on 9/30/24.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or 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: Nov 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Corrected during the inspection.

All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.

“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Two coffee pots, both of which were turned on, were observed on a counter less than five feet from the ground in Space 1.”

Rule All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 11, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

“The medical action plan observed on file for one child enrolled with an emergency inhaler did not contain a list of the child’s diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental, and activity considerations that are applicable; contact information for the child’s health care professional(s); medications to be administered on a scheduled basis; and medications to be administered on an emergency basis with symptoms, and instructions.”

Rule Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“In Space 3, two children enrolled and present were not observed to be signed in on records for arrival and departure for today’s date.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 9, 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 existing staff member did not have a record of Health and Safety training on file for review.”

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: Apr 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The health assessment for one child enrolled was not on file within 30 days after admission. A child was enrolled on 8/24/2023, and the date the health assessment was conducted was 10/02/2023.”

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: Apr 11, 2024. 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 for one child enrolled did not contain a date the authorization was signed by a parent. The medication authorizations for two children enrolled did not contain the specific medical condition for which the medication was being administered.”

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: Apr 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

“The breakfast, lunch, and snack menus in Space 1 did not include the days for the last week of the month.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.. Corrected during the inspection.

NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“A staff member in Space 1 left the classroom two times during the visit, leaving the other staff member with 13 children.”

Rule NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“A large clear cup with a fast food logo on the cup was observed on a counter in Space 3 to be partially filled with an orange beverage. A small, clear plastic bottle of Ginger-ale was also observed on a counter in Space 3. The first cup was disposed of and the Ginger-ale was placed in a cabinet for teacher storage during the visit.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. 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 existing staff member did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.”

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: Apr 11, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A signed annual review of the EPR plan was not on file for two existing staff members.”

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: Apr 11, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

“The medication record for one child enrolled did not include the amount of medication given or the name and signature of the person giving the medication.”

Rule When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation 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: Apr 11, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.