La Petite Academy, Inc.

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 aerosol sunscreen bottle was observed inside an unlocked cabinet in Space 4. One unlocked drawer less than five feet from the ground in Space 5 was observed to have a bottle of Goo Gone labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings. The door to the laundry room, which contains items labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings located off of Space 8, was observed to be unlocked with the key inside the lock.”

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.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“The incident log was observed not to be updated for all classrooms in the facility.”

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: Jun 16, 2026. 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.

“On the playground used by children who are less than twelve months and twelve months in age, plastic weed block was observed emerging in three places near the base of a tree, presenting a choking hazard.”

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 EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Ready to Go file was not observed to contain an allergy list for children and staff.”

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. A facility profile for Criminal Background Checks has been created; however, the Criminal Background Check Qualification letters for one existing staff member and two new staff members were not yet linked to this 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: Dec 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The full-day daily schedule for Space 7, the classroom designated for children of School Age, was not posted; only the before/after school schedule was posted. School Age children in care were out of school and present at the center today, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.”

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

“A small container of super glue labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed inside an unlocked drawer in Space 5, accessible to children.”

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.

The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

“A safe sleep policy was not observed to be posted in Space 1.”

Rule The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The top drawer of each of the metal filing cabinets located in Spaces 3, 5, and 6 were observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. The top right edge of an art easel located in Space 4 was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. One plastic bin was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in Space 3.”

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

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. The CPR certification observed on file for a new employee whose start date was 2/05/2025 was observed to be received from an unapproved training agency.”

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: Jul 7, 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. The First Aid certification observed on file for a new employee whose start date was 2/05/2025 was observed to be received from an unapproved training agency.”

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: Jul 7, 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.

“Five plastic grocery bags containing soiled clothing were observed to be stored in cubbies located less than five feet from the ground in Space 8.”

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 EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The emergency information for nine staff members and the applications for 72 children enrolled were not observed in the Ready To Go file.”

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

The prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not have the required information.

“The signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy for two new staff members did not contain a date the employees signed the policy. The date one employee received the policy was not recorded for one new staff member.”

Rule The prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not have the required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“On the playground used by children enrolled, the base of one wooden slat enclosing an air conditioning unit was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. Paint was observed to be peeling and flaking off the windowsills of the building on the playground used by infants and toddlers.”

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: Dec 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The printed copy of the EPR plan was last updated on 7/25/2023.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“A Health & Safety training certificate for Topic #2 Administration of Medication with standards for parental consent was not on file for one existing employee.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“The length of time the authorization was valid for the diaper cream for one child enrolled in Space 1 was observed to have expired. The emergency medication for one child enrolled in Space 6 was observed to have expired in July, 2024.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Ready to Go file did not contain medical authorizations and instructions for one child enrolled with an emergency medication.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

“In Space 8, a classroom designated for children two and three years of age, only paintbrushes and construction paper were accessible to children.”

Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. 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.

“In Space 3, a classroom designated for children two and three years of age, four plastic bags and/or wrappers were observed in two unlatched file cabinet drawers less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children.”

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

“In Space 5, the posted activity plan was dated 1/08/2024; a current activity plan was posted during the visit.”

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

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

“The diaper cream authorization for one child enrolled was not signed by a parent.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

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: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In Space 8, a set of six fabric soft blocks were observed to be fraying on the corners. Ms. McCummings removed these blocks from the classroom during the visit and replaced them with another set of blocks. In Space 4, four upholstered child-sized chairs were observed to be frayed in greater than five areas each.”

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 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“The permission to transport form was not on file for one child enrolled. The permission to transport form for one child enrolled was missing arrival and departure times, as well as from where and to where the child is transported. The missing information for arrival/departure times and from/to where the child is transported were corrected during the visit.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“The certificate for Health and Safety training topics #2 Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent, and 10 Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment were not observed on file and not current within the last five years, respectively, for one existing employee. The employee completed the training for Recognizing and Responding during the visit.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“In Space 1, the authorization forms for two diaper creams had expired on 12/31/23. In Space 2, the authorization form for one diaper cream had expired on 1/05/24.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“A playground inspection was completed on 1/22/2024. A playground inspection for May, June, August, September, October, November, and December, 2023 were not available for review.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“A medical statement and TB test for one new employee who began work on 10/10/2023 was completed on 9/20/2022.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. 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 did not contain the applications for seven children enrolled and the staff contact information for each staff member.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

“In Space 8, there were not sufficient materials in the art center for three children to choose different activities.”

Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. 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 administrator/operator was aware a staff member incurred charges in February 2023 and failed to notify the Division of the charges. The staff member incurred additional charges in November 2023 and was incarcerated; the facility became aware of the charges and terminated the staff member’s employment; however, the facility did not report the charges to the Division.”

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: Jan 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.