Hayes-Taylor YMCA Childcare

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

“In the spaces for school-age children are current lesson plan was not posted. This is a repeat vioaiton from August 5, 2026.”

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: Oct 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.

“In the space for school age children (upstairs) 31 children were present in a space that only permitted for 20 children to be present.”

Rule A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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. Five staff members did not have CPR training on file.”

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: Oct 7, 2026. 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. Five staff members did not have current First Aid training on file.”

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: Oct 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“A complete staff file was not avilable for review for newly hired employees.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, 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: Oct 7, 2026. 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.

“In the space for school-age children 24 children were present with one caregiver.”

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

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

“A current lesson plan was not available in each space in the school-age program.”

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: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A written plan of the off-premises activities was not posted weekly in a place at home base or was not given to parents.

“In the school-age program a list of off premise activities was not posted in each classroom space, visible to the parents.”

Rule A written plan of the off-premises activities was not posted weekly in a place at home base or was not given to parents.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A child enrolled in the school-age program did not have a action plan on file for the prescribed medication that was on file. A child in the preschool program did not have a medical action plan on file with complete information listed on the action plan.”

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: Aug 19, 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.

“A child in the school age program had medication stored in the classroom that had expired. Expired medication was not returned to a parent as required.”

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: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“One child had a medicaiton on site that did not have parent permisison on file.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center.

“A list of periodic checks completed during the field trips was not available for review for the children participating in off premise activities in the school-age program.”

Rule Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.

“A child who was not at least in the second grade or higer was observed being cared for in the upstairs classroom spaces.”

Rule The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.. Corrected during the inspection.

When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per 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.

“Children in the school-age program participated in screen time and a log was not kept documenting screen time usage.”

Rule When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.

“The children in the school-age program did not have written permission on file that had adequate permission to participate in aquatic activities.”

Rule Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A staff member was observed grabbing and pulling a child by the arm. The caregiver was also heard using a raised voice to talk to the child.”

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: Feb 26, 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.

“In the space for two year old children plastic bags(located in the cubbies) were accessible to the children.”

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.

Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center’s policies on aquatic activities.

“Several staff members did not have a signed aquatic activity policy on file and or/ did not have an updated aquatic policy on file.”

Rule Prior to supervising children on an aquatic activity, and annually, staff did not sign and date a statement that they had reviewed the center's policies on aquatic activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 2026. 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 staff member did not have a current CBC qualification letter.”

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

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Required staff/child ratio were not maintained during aquatic activities. While the preschool children participated in aquatic activities the staff members for the classroom for three year children were not in the swimming pool area with the children. The staff were in the classroom.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The required lifeguard was included in the staff/child ratio. The lifeguard on duty was included in the staff/child ratio; no staff members were present with the children.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Children were not adequately supervised while participating in an aquatic activity. There were no qualified staff members of the childcare program with the children as they participated in an aquatic activity in the pool area.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.

“The preschool and school age children did not have written permission from their parents to participate in a aquatic activity. Copies of the singed permission form were not available for review.”

Rule Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current activity plan was not posted in each classroom space.”

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: Sep 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current schedule was not posted in each classroom space.”

Rule A current schedule 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: Sep 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“Current staff files were not available for review.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, 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: Sep 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“Correct information was not included on the transportation permission form.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“Emergency & identifying information was not available for review on the buses transporting the children.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“A current menu was not posted and available for review.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 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.

“An adequate amount of materials and equipment was not present for the children enrolled.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“A record of the daily attendance for the children enrolled was not available for review .”

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: Jun 24, 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.

“During today’s visit. Records were not available for review on the arrival and departure times for the children enrolled during the past 30 days.”

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: Jun 24, 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.

“Staff child ratio requirements were not met as required for school age children during the last two weeks of school (May 28-June 7th). It was reported the program was short staffed and the groups were combined.”

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: Jun 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“A chair that was not in good condition was not removed from the classroom so children would not use it. A child in this classroom space sat in the chair and the chair collapsed. The child was not hurt.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Corrected during the inspection.

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. Two staff members failed to successfully recertify CPR training, causing a lapse between 7/1/23 - 10/28/23.”

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. Two staff members failed to successfully recertify First Aid training, causing a lapse between 7/1/23 - 10/28/23.”

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