Little Leaders Learning Center

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 Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for one additional caregiver had not yet been 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: Apr 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or made available for review.

“The additional caregiver (required to receive 20 ongoing training hours) did not complete 19 ongoing training hours by 4/11/2025. A training certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment was not observed on file for one additional caregiver. A high school diploma was not observed on file for review for either additional caregiver.”

Rule Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or 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 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

“The off-premise activity forms for six children enrolled expired on 7/01/19 (one child), 6/07/21 (one child), 4/23/24 (one child), 4/24/24 (two children), and 4/25/24 (one child).”

Rule For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 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.

“The laundry room closet containing household cleaning supplies labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed to be unlocked. Two drawers and one cabinet located in the bathroom used by children enrolled located less than five feet from the ground contained topical medications, room fresheners, and cleaning supplies labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed to be unlocked. A liquid plug-in was observed plugged into the outlet in the bathroom used by 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.

Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage.

“A camping lighter was observed inside an unlocked drawer located on the side of the island with a table used by children enrolled against it; the drawer is located less than five feet from the ground.”

Rule Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The operator (required to receive 8 ongoing training hours) did not complete three ongoing training hours by 4/11/2025.”

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: Apr 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment.

“A signed receipt of the Safe Sleep Policy was not observed on file for one child enrolled.”

Rule Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2026. 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 and departure was not available for one child enrolled on 3/18/26 for 3/18/26 – 3/26/26.”

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: Apr 8, 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.

“On the playground used by children enrolled, a toy metal truck was observed to be rusting; this truck was removed from the playground during the visit. Torn fabric weed block was observed emerging from the mulch on the playground, creating a potential choking and/or tripping 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: Apr 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

“A signed receipt of the Discipline Policy was not observed on file for one child enrolled.”

Rule Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.

“A safe sleep record was not available for one infant enrolled on 3/18/26 for 3/18/26 – 3/26/26.”

Rule Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child’s parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.

“A signed receipt of the Summary of NC Child Care Law was not observed on file for two children enrolled.”

Rule Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2026. 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 had not been updated since 4/21/2024.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 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.

“A Written Plan of Care was signed, but id not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks for one child enrolled on 3/18/26.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule.

“A Written Plan of Care was signed, but did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule for one child enrolled on 3/18/26.”

Rule The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule.. Corrected during the inspection.

Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants.

“The ITS-SIDS training certificates for both additional caregivers expired on 6/25/25.”

Rule Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage.

“Two multipurpose lighters were observed inside an unlocked drawer installed in an island located in the space designated for child care.”

Rule Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“The most recent playground inspection was recorded 3/20/2025.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2025. 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.

“One child enrolled did not have a recorded time of arrival.”

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.. 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 plastic sand toy was observed to be broken and 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.

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 5/25/25.”

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: Oct 5, 2025. 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 5/25/25.”

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: Oct 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not developed, adopted and complied with a written safe sleep policy.

“The safe sleep record for one infant enrolled in care was not observed to be current or complete.”

Rule Operator has not developed, adopted and complied with a written safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 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.

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.

Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator’s signature, were not available.

“The most recent fire drill was recorded on 5/05/2025.”

Rule Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2025. 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 include copies of blank incident reports.”

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

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

“A shelter-in-place drill and lockdown for the facility were last recorded on 4/03/2025.”

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: Oct 5, 2025. 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 4/21/2024.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A medical report for one child enrolled was not observed on file for review.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

“The off-premise activity forms for two children enrolled had not been updated within the past 12 months.”

Rule For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 14, 2025. 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.

“The laundry room closet containing household cleaning supplies labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed to be unlocked.”

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.

Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented.

“Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child’s record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives. The Written Plan of Care for two children enrolled had not been updated since 2021.”

Rule Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 14, 2025. 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 attendance and arrival and departure was not available for review.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.

“A signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma Policy was not observed on file for review for one additional caregiver.”

Rule Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 include copies of blank incident reports.”

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

The operator and/or staff member did not take the required identifying information for each child participating in the off-premise activity as outlined in rule .1721(a )(3).

“The off-premise authorization forms on file for ten children enrolled did not include a current photograph of the child.”

Rule The operator and/or staff member did not take the required identifying information for each child participating in the off-premise activity as outlined in rule .1721(a )(3).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.

“An updated Professional Development Plan was not observed on file for review for one additional caregiver.”

Rule The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“One outlet in the hallway next to the bathroom used by children was observed without a safety cover.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“One child enrolled was not signed in upon arrival.”

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.. 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 small metal table was observed to have the paint worn off and visible rust on the top and bottom. A small plastic shovel was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. The bed of a metal toy dump truck was observed to be rusting. Four plastic bags were observed inside an unlatched drawer of the island located in the space designated for child care, less than five feet from the ground.”

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.

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 package of matches, a tube of Gorilla Glue, and a bag of cough drops labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings were observed in an unlocked drawer of the island located in the space designated for child care. A liquid plug-in was observed plugged in in the bathroom used by children enrolled.”

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.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.

“A record of Safe Sleep Checks was not observed on file for review.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, cleansers, and polishes were not observed. The laundry room, which contained hazardous materials labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed unlocked. One bottle of liquid White Out, one tube of Neosporin, one small bottle of aerosol room spray, one tube of medicated lotion, one bags of cough drops, two packages of antibacterial wipes and other items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings, were observed on a shelf less than five feet from the ground, 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child’s hands were not washed before and after eating.

“An Additional Care Giver was also observed to feed a child a bottle two times without first washing her hands or the child’s hands.”

Rule Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“Two outlets were observed without safety covers in the kitchen accessible to children.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

“The standing permissions for 12 months for the Off-Premise Activity forms for four children enrolled had expired.”

Rule For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 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.

“The infant feeding plan for two children enrolled 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.”

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: Apr 24, 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 on-going training log for the operator was not observed on file.”

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: Apr 24, 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.

“Two plastic bags and one open diaper wrapper were observed less than five feet from the ground on a shelf beneath the diaper table, accessible to children under three years of age. Greater than two plastic bags containing various items were observed inside a cabinet beneath the television in the space designated for child care, accessible to children under the age of three.”

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.

Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.

“A Safe Sleep poster was not observed to be posted.”

Rule Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator and/or staff member did not take the required identifying information for each child participating in the off-premise activity as outlined in rule .1721(a )(3).

“The Off-Premise Activity Permission forms for each child enrolled did not include the location, departure, or return times for children, and a photograph of each child was not on file with all identifying information.”

Rule The operator and/or staff member did not take the required identifying information for each child participating in the off-premise activity as outlined in rule .1721(a )(3).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 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 printed Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was last updated on 4/30/2017.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.

“A Professional Development Plan was not observed on file for one Additional Caregiver.”

Rule The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule.

“The Written Plan of Care for each child enrolled did not include current information for Additional Care Givers and did not specify times for completing routine tasks or include those times on the written schedule.”

Rule The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.