White Rabbit Preschool Academy of Learning

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. Two staff members did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of the children in care. The two staff members completed the BLS course within 90 days of hire however it only covered CPR and not first aid.”

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: Jun 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

“One child’s record that was monitored did not have the immunization record on file.”

Rule Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.

“Developmentally appropriate materials were not accessible to children outdoors.”

Rule Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2026. 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“One child had a diaper cream that expired in May 2026 and was not discarded after it expired.”

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medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization..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

“One child had a topical ointment cream with no authorization form.”

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: Jun 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The depth of loose surfacing was not based on the critical height of the equipment and under the fall zones.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Mats were not placed 18 inches apart or separated by partitions in the toddler and pre-k rooms.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. Corrected during the inspection.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The depth of surfacing under the fall zones were not based on the critical height of the equipment.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“One staff member’s W. Al-Hasson qualification letter expired on 12-11-24. The staff member submitted all paper work on 12-5-24, however in the ABCMS system as of 12-17-24 there hasn’t been a determination met and is stating EXPIRED.”

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 30, 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 staff member did not complete the CPR training with in 90 days of hire, the director stated is was due to not being able to find a training with in the the 90 day period. The training was to be completed by 10/3/24 and it was completed on 10/16/24.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 staff member did not complete the first aid training with in 90 days of hire, the director stated is was due to not being able to find a training with in that 90 days. The training was to be completed by 10/3/24 and it was completed on 10/16/24.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“During today’s visit a piece of the playground structure broke. The staff and management have made the equipment inaccessible to the children until it can be fixed.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

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. One staff member working in the infant room and who was hired on 9/13/24 and started working in the infant room on 9/26/24, ITS SIDS expired on 9/28/24. The staff member has been documenting on the safe sleep charts since 9/30/24.The staff member is scheduled to retake the training on 10/24/24.”

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.. 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.

“In the early preschool classroom, two electrical outlets not in use did not have a safety outlet covers in them.”

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.

Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action.

“(Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19) Upon arrival the current provisional administrative action, cover letter and corrective action plan was not posted.”

Rule Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The written feeding plan for two children were not signed or dated by the staff when received by the center.”

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

A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.

“I observed 2 children in classroom 3 who did not wash their hands or have their hands washed after diaper changing.”

Rule A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it’s equivalency within 2 years.

“Two staff members who are in the lead teacher roll did not have at least a NC early childhood credential or equivalency or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire. One staff member started 11/17/23 and the other started 8/31/23.”

Rule All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it's equivalency within 2 years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“I observed a staff member in classroom room 3 who did not wash their hands after changing 2 children’s diaper.”

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: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

“Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use in classroom 3.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Operator had not obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection which was conducted on 6/28/23.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Corrected during the inspection.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“The refrigerator in the infant room and kitchen were at 50 degrees F. During the end of the visit the temperature was at 42 degrees F.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Corrected during the inspection.

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“None of the children’s file reviewed during today’s visit had written notification that parents were notified of the tobacco restriction.”

Rule The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A staff member responsible for a group of two and three year old children on the playground remained stationary with her back up against the wall while the children played on the equipment.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. 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 can of microband that is under aerosol pressure can was 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.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“One child who’s first day was today 6/5/24, did not have a sleep chart and the visual checks were not documented. The child had been sleep since 9:30am. I observed this at 9:45am.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. 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.

“Three classrooms had safety outlets that were not covered with safety plugs.”

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.

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.

“A few bottles did not have either the name or the date on them.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist.

“In the infant classroom one child was served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement o file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist.”

Rule Infants were served juice in a bottle without a prescription or written statement on file from a health care professional or licensed dietitian/nutritionist.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 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.

“One child’s medication authorization expired 4/26/24.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“The refrigerator in the infant classroom did not have a thermometer.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Three feeding schedules did not have a date received by, teacher signature and parent signature. One feeding schedule was not completely filled out regarding a updated made to the child’s schedule.”

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: Jun 5, 2024. 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.

“Products under aerosol dispenser/pressure 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.

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.

“Om or before the first day of work one staff member who started 4/49/24 had a TB screening form,however it was not signed by a health care professional.”

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: May 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“The prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not signed in the staff’s persons file prior to providing care with children 0-5 years of age.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A valid qualification letter was not on file for C. Hite . C. Hite is a therapist who was present in the facility during today’s and was left alone with children . A search was done in the ABCMS portal and no results were found.”

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: Apr 23, 2024. 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. A child care provider working in the infant classroom during today’s visit, ITS-SIDS training expired on 1/22/23.”

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 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, before eating or after diaper changes.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

“Some staff members did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before and after handling food and after diaper changing.”

Rule Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check.

“The owners G. White-Byrd, and R. Byrd who are responsible for the operation of the facility did not and have not complete criminal history background checks. During today’s visit they were both present in the facility. A search was done in ABCMS portal and no results were found.”

Rule The child care provider that is a firm, partnership, association, or corporation, the chief executive officer or other person serving in like capacity or a person designated by the chief executive officer as responsible for the operation of the facility, did not complete criminal history background check.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A activity plan was not posted for the Toddler classroom.”

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: Mar 5, 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. A new staff members file observed today did not have documented that they have reviewed the EPR plan during orientation.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

“A new staff members file did not have a signed and dated statement they received personal and operational policies.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“The five new staff files I observed today did not complete or have documented that six clock hours of training has been completed within the first two weeks of employment.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“Some staff members did not have documentation that at least 16 hours of orientation has been done within the first 6 weeks of employment.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 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 staff member did not have a TB test on file on or before the first day of work.”

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: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.

“Personal policies were not discussed or documented that they were discussed for a new staff member.”

Rule Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A actvity plan was not current for the infant and two year old classroom.”

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: Jan 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“Cargivers did not document complaince with visually checking on infants aged 12 months or younger and documents were not maintained for 1/22-1/25 2024.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A indivual was training/working in the facility without a criminal background check since at least in December 2023. Staff attendace sheets,actvity plans and sleep charts were observed with that staff members name and intials on them.The staff members name was on a activity plan dated 12/18/23. The stafff members intials were on sleep charts dated 1/8/24-1/19/24.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Statements from staff determined that staff members have had to leave the children unsupervised in the classroom to run behind a child that does leave the room. This child has left the room and gone down the hall to the toddler classroom.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“The minimum staff/child ratio and group sizes for the number of children in care were not met in space 3 and space 5.Space 3 had one teacher with seven children. The youngest child was 1 year of age. This space was out of ratio for approximately 15 minutes starting at 8:50am.Space 5 had one teacher with 11 children. The youngest child was 3 years of age. This space was out of ratio from approximately 8:42am-9:38am.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.