Childcare Network #163

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“Incident reports were completed but did not include all the required information such as parent signatures and the information provided on the incident report was inaccurate.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Peeling paint was observed on classroom walls in the NC Pre-K classroom. Small rocks were located in the toddler room. The rocks were remove during the visit.”

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

Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for the children in care.

“Children were seated at tables for extended periods. Eight children one year of age sat at tables for twelve minutes.”

Rule Activities and allotted times reflected in the schedule were not developmentally appropriate for 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: Feb 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Mulch is needed on the school-age and pre-k playgrounds.”

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: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In the classroom with children aged two a staff member left her purse on the floor to go and assist a child in the restroom.”

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: Nov 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Although there were two staff assigned to the classroom, one teacher was assisting a child in a restroom which is located out of the classroom and the other staff was in a different classroom changing diapers.”

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: Nov 3, 2025. 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.

“Pine Sol was sitting on top of the soap dispenser in the three year old bathroom. This was corrected during the visit by administrator removing it from the space to a locked closet.”

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.

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

“In the three year old classroom the wall needs repaired under the soap dispenser.”

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: Feb 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In the two year old classroom, there is a hole in the toy shelf near the window.”

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: Feb 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The site-level administrator did not review the health assessment results at the time of the child’s entry into the program to determine whether the assessment included specific instructions for identified health needs that may require physical or occupational or other therapies to support the child’s development and learning goals. One health assessment had notes that was not reviewed and followed by the facility.”

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 24, 2025. 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.

“There was a bottle of Pine Sol on the counter in space # 3A.”

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.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“The truck structure on the four year old outdoor playground , the painting is peeling and has rust spots.”

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: Oct 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Two bathrooms were being used to store classroom materials.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. there were peeling paint in Space 1 and Space 6. In the bathroom in Space 4, the hand rail had been painted the paint is peeling.”

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: Sep 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The mulch around and under the climbing structure and the stepping logs measured less than the required 6 inches.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.

“Upon entering the room with toddlers the windows were open and the screens are busted out of them. This was corrected during the visit.”

Rule All openings to the outer air were not protected against the entrance of flying pest.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Multiple rooms had some children laying on cots that were 6 to 12 inches apart.”

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.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“During the visit, several staff members stated that they had overheard a specified teacher cussing at children.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 18, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“There were several infant bottles that had no dates 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.

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

Rule Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“In the classroom with 2 year olds, the teacher had a popular coffee restaurant cup and drink.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.