Rankin II Head Start

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 #2, was one epinephrine injection pen that expired on November 30, 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization..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: Dec 19, 2025. 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.

“One child enrolled on August 25, 2025, in Space #4, had a medical exam completed on September 26, 2025. The medical exam was due to be completed by September 23, 2025.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“One (1) staff member, T. Dacus, employed on September 2, 2008, did not have a qualification letter on file for review from December 20, 2024, through February 6, 2025.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

“One (1) staff member, T. Dacus, employed on September 2, 2008, had a qualification letter on file with an expiration date of December 20, 2024. A new qualification letter was not received until February 6, 2025._________________________________________________”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 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.

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.

“In space #1, one child was not signed out on 5/8/2024 and 5/13/2024. In space #3, one child was not signed out on 5/3/2024. In space #4, one child was not signed in on 5/6/2024.”

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.

Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

“In space #3, an electric fan was observed on top of a shelf accessible to children that was not mounted nor contained a mesh guard.”

Rule Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.. Corrected during the inspection.