Tiny Stars Playschool

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. During the visit, I observed that the ABCMS Provider Portal is not current and does not have all current employees linked to the facility.”

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: Jun 9, 2026. 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.

“During the visit, I observed an unlocked laundry room door. The laundry contains cleaning materials, detergents, etc. The laundry room was locked during the visit. During the visit, I also observed three (3) aerosol cans of sunscreen in space two (2) stored in an unlocked 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 2026. 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.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) inhaler in space six (6) that did not have an action plan on file.”

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: Jun 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) inhaler in space two (2) that did not have a permission form on file.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) inhaler in space six (6) that was not accompanied by the original box or pharmacy label.”

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: Jun 3, 2026. 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.

“During the visit, I observed a tricycle on the playground designated for two (2) to five (5) year old children with a torn seat exposing foam pieces.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 2026. 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.

“During the visit, I observed an unlocked kitchen. In the kitchen, there are bottles of dish detergent and a sanitizing solution mounted on the wall less than five (5) vertical feet high that was accessible to children with the kitchen unlocked.”

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.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“During the visit, I observed a menu dated for April 30 - May 8. I also observed that the menu documented french fries were served as a component for lunch today but baked beans were what was served in the place of french fries.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“During the visit, I observed a ball on the playground that was torn and flat.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. 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.

“During the visit, I observed two (2) uncovered outlets in space four (4).”

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.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“During the visit, I observed a menu that was dated for May 26-31.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“During the visit, in space seven, I observed several cardboard blocks that had holes and tears and were not in good repair.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

“During the visit, in space one, I observed some toys that were accessible but did observe any pretend play toys or music toys.”

Rule For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“During the visit, in space one, I observed two plastic bags full of diapers stored on a low, accessible shelf.”

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.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“At 8:45 a.m., I observed two children aged two years old combined with two infants under one year old and four children aged one year old with two teachers.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 18, 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.

“I observed a total of eight children that were not signed in upon arrival on 02/14/2024.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.