Childcare Network #237

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

“During the visit, a staff member’s personal bag, which required secured storage, was improperly stored on a shelf in the infant room. Violation was corrected during the visit.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“A structure on the playground that requires protective surfacing did not have an adequate depth of mulch beneath and around the equipment.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Cots blocking fire exits. These were moved during the visit”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In the school-age classroom, two containers placed to catch water from a ceiling leak were accessible to children and posed a potential tripping hazard. Both had visible water accumulation inside.”

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: Jul 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“Four ceiling tiles were missing in the classroom for school age children.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Sections of the cement securing the fence were exposed in two locations leading to the second play area on the left. On the outdoor play area, 2 trikes were missing the rubber handle. The director promptly removed the affected trikes from the play area to address the issue.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 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.

“The facility did not have on file the written parental permission forms for the eight children it regularly transports.”

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: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The hockey table in the space for school aged children was missing the rubber handles.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

“There is a hole in the wall behind the toilet in the two-year-old bathroom.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2024. 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.

“A plastic shopping bag containing trash was left within reach of the two-year-old children in the classroom. The director threw the plastic bag in the trash container.”

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.

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“There was a 1 year old being cared for in the same classroom with the 2 and 3 year old children.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Corrected during the inspection.