Totally Kids Learning Center, LLC

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

“Mildew was observed on the outdoor stationary play structure within the preschool outdoor play space.”

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 12, 2026. 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.

“An unlocked cabinet near the changing table in Space 2 contained cleaning products and Lysol Disinfectant Spray.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.

“Cribs in Space 2 were not placed at least 18 inches apart nor were they separated by a partition.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 12, 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.

“Push pins within reach of children were used on an information board in Space 1.”

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 child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“Standing water was observed in the sand table, a toy wagon and the sinks of the play kitchens located in the outdoor play spaces.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“A mud kitchen with peeling paint and rusty hooks, broken toys amongst a bucket of outdoor play toys and a shredded tarp attached to an outdoor play kitchen was observed on the infant & toddler outdoor play space. Rust was observed on the fence of both the preschool and infant & toddler outdoor play spaces.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Accurate records were not maintained for all children.

“During an Other visit on February 6, 2026, it was observed that a child’s file for a child who transferred from the operator’s previous center located at a different address was not updated for the new center.”

Rule Accurate records were not maintained for all children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each child’s diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.

“In Space 1, the diaper changing mat had a few tears that exposed the foam padding underneath that could not be cleaned and disinfected.”

Rule Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 9, 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.

“During an Other visit on February 6, 2026, an open outlet was observed near the back door in Space 2”

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.

“During an Other visit on February 6, 2026, plastic bags were observed in unlocked lower cabinets in the kitchenette in Space 2, making them accessible to children younger than 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.

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

“During an Other visit on February 6, 2026, it was observed that nine (9) children, two through five years of age were in Space 2, watching “What Tigers Do Best” on the wall mounted television. Screen time was offered to children younger than three years of age.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

“During an Other visit on February 6, 2026, it was observed that nine (9) children, two through five years of age were in Space 2, watching “What Tigers Do Best” on the wall mounted television. A screen time log was not available.”

Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.