KinderCare at Wake Forest University

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

“Two pairs of adult scissors sharp to the touch were observed inside a set of unlatched, unlocked plastic drawers in Space 6, a classroom designated for children two years of age.”

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

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

“The topical medication authorization form for the diaper cream for one child enrolled in Space 5 was observed to have expired (the authorization was only valid through 6/30/2026).”

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

“One thin, plastic diaper packaging wrapper was observed inside a set of unlatched, unlocked plastic drawers in Space 6, a classroom designated for children two years of age.”

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 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 one new staff member 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.. 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.

“The cabinet beneath the changing table in Space 1 (Room 105) was observed to be unlocked because the lock didn’t catch the last time the cabinet was closed.”

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.

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

“The most recent shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 1/12/26; the most recent drill prior was a lockdown drill conducted on 9/15/25.”

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: Mar 9, 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 was observed to be missing child applications for two children enrolled, allergy information for children and staff, and the medication authorizations and instructions and any action plans for two children enrolled with emergency medication.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. 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 one employee with a start date of 12/02/2024 was not observed linked to the ABCMS Facility Profile.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. 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.

“An ice pack labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed greater than five feet from the ground, but in unlocked storage, inside the First Aid Kit in Space 3.”

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.

Application was not signed by the parent.

“The child applications and emergency medical care authorizations for seven children enrolled 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: Sep 12, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In Space 7, Room 127, a medication authorization form was not observed on file for one child enrolled.”

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 12, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“There was no written authorization and instructions for Desitin diaper cream in a classroom for an enrolled one-year-old child.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Corrected during the inspection.

The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work.

“The operator did not notify the Division of these pending charges, indictments, or convictions within one business day of being notified by the child care provider or household member. The operator did not notify the Division of a staff member’s pending criminal charge.”

Rule The child care provider and/or household member who incurred pending charges, indictments, or convictions since their last qualification letter was issued by the Division, did not notify the operator of these charges within five business days or before returning to work.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.