Childcare Network #164

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“In Space 1, a video showed nine children, ages 4 to 5 years, sitting on a carpet and a staff member is heard telling the children to say profanity and laughing and an additional staff member was also heard laughing.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.

“A staff member was observed smoking on the center’s designated area behind the facility next to a wooded area.”

Rule The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“When a child was sliding down from the top of the slide, the child’s braid with beads was caught and detached.”

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: May 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A teacher opened the kitchen door and when it closed a child’s fingers were caught in the door which resulted in a broken finger and two fingernails being removed.”

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 5, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.

“One group leader had not completed the BSAC training within three(3) months of hire.”

Rule All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“In the Space for NC Pre-K 1, there was a chipped counter in the bathroom. This is a repeat violation.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Corrected during the inspection.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The mulch under three pieces of stationary equipment did not meet the required six inches.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current schedule was not posted for the school-age group of children.”

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

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“In the Space for KPA, there was a board on the wall with chipping paint, and a damaged doorframe for the bathroom that needs repair. In the space for NC Pre-K 1, there was a pipe on the bathroom wall that had chipping paint.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, 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: Jan 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

“One(1) infant feeding plan was not posted in Space 3.”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. 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.

“A staff member had a tb test that was older than 12 months from when the employee started.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

“A first aid kit was not located on the blue bus.”

Rule First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

“In the space for Toddler I, there was not sufficient pots/pans/plates for the dramatic play area.”

Rule For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

“In the space for toddlers, there were 3 staff purses stored on the unlocked bathroom floor. This was corrected during the visit. In the space for children age two, there was a screw protruding from the wall. In the space for KPA, there were broken wires on battery operated lights on the door that were removed during the visit.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“Mulch under the three pieces of stationary equipment did not meet the required six inches.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“There were four(4) concrete footings that were exposed at the bottom of the fence on the preschool 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: Jun 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

“In Space 4, there were not enough books, block accessories and dramatic play accessible. In Space 5, there were not enough books accessible.”

Rule For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 2025. 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 8, there were two trash cans with long trash bags accessible. In Space 9, there was one trash can with a long trash bag 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.

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

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

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: Feb 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 staff did not complete CPR training within 90 days of hire.”

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: Jan 16, 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 staff did not take first aid within 90 days of hire.”

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: Jan 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“The incident log had not been completed since October 2024.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 16, 2025. 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 3, there were six(6) plastic bags in an unlocked drawer in a plastic bin. In Space 7, there were a bag of wipes under an unlocked diaper table. In Space 9, there were six(6) bags accessible in a box on the floor.”

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.

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

“The EPR plan had not been updated since June 2023.”

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: Jan 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. In spaces 7 and 8, there were purses on low and opened shelves and/or cabinets.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“In space 1, there were unlocked cleaning supplies in the bathroom.”

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 floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

“In space 12, the floor tile was peeled up near the window. Also there was visible dirt on carpets in all the classroom spaces. There was soap residue and/or residue from tape on the floor in several classrooms.”

Rule All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or 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: Nov 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

“In space 6, there was visible dirt on the bottom of the mat and on the changing table under the mat.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“I observed a teacher from space 1 say, “everyday y’all act up I’m going to tell y’all’s parents. I’m tired of dealing with y’all.””

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“In space 8, there was a prescription bottle in an opened purse located on an open shelf.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

“In toddler 2 classroom there was a child’s personal blanket on the diaper changing table.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.. 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

“(omit posting for centers located in a residence) Two children under fifteen months of age were moved into an adjoining classroom, in order for staff/child ratios to be maintained. The children’s feeding schedules were not moved into/posted in the adjoining classroom where they were receiving care, and one of these children’s bottles were not moved into the classroom.”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Corrected during the inspection.

Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.

“During today’s visit, according to a safe sleep chart for an infant present, the infant was laid down to sleep at 10:15a.m. and the caregiver circled “S” for side. The caregiver stated that the child can roll over and when she laid the child down on the child’s back, the child rolled to the side. Previous entries for the same child on the sheet for each time the child was first laid down, documented a circled “B” for back.”

Rule Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On 3/5/24, a staff member left six 1-year-old children unattended, when the staff member went into the bathroom in the classroom and closed the door behind them.”

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

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“On 3/5/24, a staff member exceeded staff/child ratio requirements by having seven 1-year-old children in their assigned classroom. There was only one staff member present in the classroom at the time of the incident.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care 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 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The activity plan for school aged children was dated February 12, 2024 through February 16, 2024.”

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.

“All glue sticks in the art area in Space 13 were dried out and could not be used by the children.”

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