First Baptist Church Child Development Center

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

“During the visit, I observed several raised landscaping timber metal stakes on the playground designated for preschool school and school-aged children.”

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

“During the visit, I observed several sunscreens in pressurized cans in space three (3) that were kept in children’s backpacks rather than in locked storage.”

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.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) staff file that did not include an annual staff evaluation.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During the visit, I observed several cardboard blocks that were torn and/or had holes in them in space two (2).”

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: Jun 17, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During the visit, I observed one (1) tube of Nystatin and one (1) tube of Desitin that did not have permission forms on file in space seven (7).”

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: Jun 17, 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) tube of Nystatin in space seven (7) that was not in the original packaging or accompanied by pharmacy instructions.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“During the visit, I observed several torn seats on the minibus used to transport children.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have a medical report on file.”

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: Aug 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

“During the visit, I did not observe the safe pick-up and delivery procedures posted where they can be seen by parents.”

Rule Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The Department may prevent an individual from being a child care provider if the Department determines that the individual is a habitually excessive user of alcohol, illegally uses narcotic or other impairing drugs, or is mentally or emotionally impaired to an extent that may be injurious to children. One staff member admitted to using an illegal impairing drug, a violation of North Carolina General Statute 110-90.2(b)(1) regarding mandatory child care providers’ criminal history checks.”

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: Jun 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“During the visit, I observed an attendance record that was not updated on 2/12/2025 in space six (6).”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) NC Pre-K child file that did not include a Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed acknowledgment.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. 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.

“During the visit, I observed an EPR plan that had not been revised since January 2024.”

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

Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.

“A staff member working with infants failed to respond to a crying child’s needs in a timely manner.”

Rule Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2024. 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.

“During the visit, I observed one uncovered outlet in space three.”

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.

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

“During the visit, I observed two medication authorization forms that had expired in space ten.”

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: Aug 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During the visit, I did not observe a current menu posted where easily seen by parents.”

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

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

“During the visit, I was not able to view documentation of a shelter-in-place or lockdown drill being practiced in March 2024. There was a shelter-in-place visit documented on 06/27/2024 and prior to that the last documented drill to be verified was 12/29/2023.”

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: Aug 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During the visit, I observed mulch under a swing set and slide structure to measure approximately two 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: Aug 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“During the visit, I observed one feeding plan that did not include the parent’s signature.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

“A staff member failed to implement the center’s emergency medical care plan to assess and determine the degree of care needed for a child’s injury on 6/20/24.”

Rule Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child was handled roughly.

“A staff member picked up a two-year-old child and abruptly sat the child on the floor, causing the child’s leg to bend in an unusual manner which caused an injury to the leg.”

Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“A staff member provided false information on an incident report for an injury the child sustained on 6/20/24.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“On 6/20/24, a staff member placed a tablet inside of a cubby hole for children under age three to watch while staff cleaned up.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“A staff member failed to meet the physical needs of a child resulting in serious physical injury.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 16, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“I did not observe any safety concerns indoors. On the playground from preschool and school-aged children, I observed several border stakes that were exposed and a cracked toy bat.”

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 12, 2024. 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. I observed two employees who began employment in November 2023 and have not completed a CPR training.”

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: Mar 12, 2024. 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. I observed two employees who began employment in November 2023 and have not completed a First Aid training.”

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: Mar 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space 8, I observed one medication authorization form that expired in January 2024.”

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: Mar 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.