Today’s Child Learning Center

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

“On 6/29/2026, a staff member was observed (via video footage) to handle a child four years of age roughly. On 6/29/2026, a staff member grabbed the child’s left forearm just above the child’s wrist with her right hand, and aggressively lifted the child from a sitting position, resulting in one of the child’s feet coming off the ground.”

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. 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. One staff member with a start date of 6/05/1995 was observed not to be 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On the playground used by children one year of age, a broken plastic toy dust pan was observed on the ground which was sharp to the touch.”

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

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“The Criminal Background Check Qualification letter for one existing staff member was not observed on file for review.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Corrected during the inspection.

Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.

“Bottles for one infant enrolled in Infant 1A and for one infant enrolled in 1B were observed to be labeled with the date “4/27”.”

Rule Baby food that had been opened was not covered, labeled with date opened, properly refrigerated and/or used within two days of opening.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 14, the emergency medication for one child enrolled was observed to expire in January, 2026.”

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.

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

“The medication authorization form for one child enrolled in Space 20 with an emergency medication did not have the chronic condition/ allergy recorded.”

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.

“In Space 12, a Styrofoam ball approximately the size of a cantaloupe was observed on a shelf accessible to children two and three years of age with lollipops sticking out on all sides, presenting a potential 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 observed to be missing the child applications for seventeen (17) children enrolled.”

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: Apr 29, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“The infant feeding plan for one infant enrolled in Space 1B was not observed to have a 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: Apr 29, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Toxic plants were accessible to children.

“On the playground used by children of preschool and School Age, poison ivy was observed growing through the fencing and accessible to children.”

Rule Toxic plants were accessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

“A staff member roughly pushed a child out of a doorway with their foot. The same staff member grabbed a child that was seated on the floor by one foot and abruptly pulled the child forward causing the child to fall backward.”

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. 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.

All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

“A staff member failed to wash their hands after each child’s diaper was changed.”

Rule All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.. 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.

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 Criminal Background Check Qualification Letters for two new staff members were not observed linked to the ABCMS Facility Profile within five days of hire.”

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

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

“On the playground used for children of preschool age, one bird feeder was located on the ground with plastic attached which was observed to be sharp to the touch. An additional piece of broken plastic was also located on the ground and observed to be sharp to the touch.”

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.

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: Nov 13, 2025. 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.

“One over-the-counter medication was observed to be stored in a cabinet greater than five feet from the ground in Space 18 (Music Bears) but in unlocked storage.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. 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 include the emergency information for one staff member who works part time.”

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

“A paper cutter with a blade sharp to the touch was observed inside an unlatched bottom drawer of a storage cabinet in Space 8. An unlatched storage cabinet (cubby) located less than five feet from the ground was observed to have at least three tools which were sharp to the touch.”

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

“Sixteen (16) electrical outlets (13 located on the wall less than five feet from the ground and 3 located on a power strip located beneath an office desk) were observed without safety covers.”

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.

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.

“A plastic bag containing small keys, pennies, and other items small enough to be swallowed was observed inside the bottom cupboard (cubby) in Space 8, accessible to 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 safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“On the playground used by children one year of age, two wasp nests were observed (one nest with a live wasp inside), inside the roofs of two shade structures. On the playground used by children of preschool age, the siding of the landing of the stationary play structure was observed to be cracked and rusting and/or beginning to rust in two places.”

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 19, 2025. 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.

“In the cafeteria used by children, one bottle of bleach spray labeled Keep Out of Reach of Children with additional warnings was observed stored greater than five feet from the ground in latched, but not locked, storage. In Space 17, one canister of disinfectant wipes and one bottle of Clorox bleach spray were observed stored in an unlocked cabinet greater than five feet from the ground.”

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 equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“One cabinet door in Space 8, located over the handwashing sink, was observed to have come disconnected from one hinge.”

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: May 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“The van used to transport children enrolled of School Age was observed not to have a fire extinguisher in the vehicle.”

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: May 14, 2025. 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 8, the medication authorization form for one child enrolled expired on 1/04/2025. In Space 17, the medication authorization form for one child enrolled expired on 3/13/2025.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The medication authorization form for one child enrolled in Space 17 and one child enrolled in Space 19 did not include the subject medical conditions or allergic reactions.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. 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.

“Foam blocks were observed to have teeth marks and were accessible to children less than three years of age on the top floor of the multipurpose play area in the main lobby, in Space 9, and in Space 11. In Space 6, two clear plastic pieces of a floor mat were observed to be torn and accessible to children one year 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.

Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

“The van used to transport children enrolled of School Age was observed not to have a No Smoking Sign in the vehicle.”

Rule Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.. Corrected during the inspection.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“In Spaces 8 and 11, the medical action plan for one child enrolled were not updated annually. In Space 20, the name of the person who completed the medical action plan was not recorded; the parent completed this information during the visit.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On the playground used by children enrolled of preschool and school age, one plastic garden pot was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch. In Space 7, a classroom designated for children one year of age, a staple was observed on top of a children’s play shelf.”

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

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“In Space 2, two incident reports were not observed to be recorded on the incident log.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In Space 19, the medication authorization forms for two emergency medications for one child enrolled did not contain a parent signature.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. 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 5, one plastic bag and one plastic wrapper were observed in an unlatched cupboard less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 11, one plastic wrapper was observed in an unlatched cupboard less than five feet from the ground, accessible to children under three 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 safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“I observed a metal light pole located in the front area of the right side of the building; this pole was observed to be leaning at an angle toward the building where care occurs for infants enrolled. The metal light pole was observed to have become partially detached from the base; the base of this pole was also observed to be rusted and to have flaking paint, creating a potential safety hazard.”

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: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One cabinet was observed to be unlocked in a classroom for children two and three years of age; a staff member’s purse and three plastic bags were accessible to children. A garden claw with three metal prongs, sharp to the touch, was observed, accessible to children, lying in a gardening bed located on the playground used by children of preschool and School Age.”

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

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.

“In Space 6, a medical action plan was not observed on file for one child enrolled with an emergency medication and in Space 15, a medical action plan was not observed on file for three children enrolled with emergency medications.”

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: May 20, 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.

“In Space 10, two children enrolled did not have a time of arrival recorded.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 17, 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.

“A current training certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment was not on file for four existing employees. A training certificate for Topic #2 Medication Administration in Child Care, was not observed 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: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“A health assessment was not observed on file for three children enrolled before or within 30 days after admission.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 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 10, the reading/literacy center did not contain sufficient materials for three children to use the space at the same time; only books were available 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.

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: Dec 12, 2023. 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.

“One spray bottle of Clorox cleaning spray was observed in an unlocked bathroom cabinet shared by Spaces 7 and 8; the key was still observed in 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.

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.

“One child enrolled in Space 8 was not signed in upon arrival.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“Two fire drills were recorded during the month of September, 2023, but no fire drill was observed to be recorded for the month of August, 2023.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the 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: Dec 12, 2023. 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.

“Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were on file for children, but not 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.