Newbridge Children’s Academy, LLC

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 Space #1a/b, one (1) bottle of Essie Nail Lacquer, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked center drawer of the teacher’s desk, 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.

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

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: Apr 20, 2026. 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.

“In Space #1a/b, two (2) outlets on a surge protector on the shelf to the right of the printer were not covered with safety plugs. In Space #4, one (1) outlet on an extension cord on the shelf above the mini refrigerator was not covered with a safety plug.”

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.

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

“The most recent fire drill documented was conducted on February 27, 2026.”

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: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“In Space #7, two (2) bottles containing human milk or formula were not labeled with the infant’s name or the date, and two (2) bottles containing human milk or formula were not labeled with the date.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

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: Apr 20, 2026. 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.

“In Space #7, one (1) bottle of Children’s Motrin Oral Suspension, one (1) bottle of Infant’s Tylenol, one (1) bottle of Equate Acetaminophen, and one (1) bottle of prescription Ondansetron were in an unlocked box on the shelf above the diaper changing surface.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The most recent playground inspection was conducted on September 30, 2025,”

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: Nov 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In Space #1a/b and Space #4, there was no activity plan posted. In Space #5, the activity plan posted was for the week of April 28, 2025. In Space #7, the activity plan posted was not dated.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In Space #5, attendance was not documented for May 2, 2025.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.

“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The ITS SIDS training for one (1) staff member, employed on February 28, 2011, who was present and caring for infants during the visit, expired on January 28, 2011. The ITS SIDS training for one (1) additional staff member, employed on May 21, 2013, who works in the room for infants as a floater, expired on January 27, 2025.”

Rule Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 23, 2025. 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.

“One (1) staff member, employed on July 21, 2008, and one (1) staff member, employed on May 21, 2013, did not complete all health and safety training topic areas within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.”

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 15, 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 #4, there were two (2) different medications (Mommy’s Bliss Organic Little Gums Soothing Massage Gel and Orajel Baby Cooling Gel for Teething) listed on one (1) permission to administer mediation form. In Space #4, “Diaper Cream” was listed for name of medication on the permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Desitin Max Strength Paste. In Space #4, “Diaper Cream” was listed for the name of the medication on the permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment Baby.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“There was no valid qualification letter on file for one (1) staff member, A. Johnson.”

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: Dec 18, 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. One (1) staff member, employed on August 10, 2024, did not complete 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: Dec 18, 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. One (1) staff member, employed on August 10, 2024, did not complete 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: Dec 18, 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 #5, there was no permission to administer medication form for one (1) container of Desitin Daily Defense Diaper Rash Cream.”

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: Dec 18, 2024. 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).

“The current qualification letter, one (1) staff member, A. Johnson, employed on November 8, 2010, expired November 8, 2024.”

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: Dec 18, 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.

“One (1) child, enrolled on September 14, 2020, had a medical exam on file dated May 10, 2021.”

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: Jun 3, 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 #5, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form on file for one (1) tube of Eucerin Eczema Relief Cream.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“One (1) staff member, employed on November 1, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training. One (1) staff member, employed on July 6, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training until March 14, 2024.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.

“In Space #4, the infant feeding plans for three (3) infants, all nine (9) months of age, were not updated to include table foods, which all three (3) infants consume daily.”

Rule The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.