Childcare Network #242

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 4’s classroom one plug outlet was not covered. This violation was corrected during the visit.”

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.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“One staff member did not have the Child Maltreatment training completed after 5 years of last training date.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 16, 2025. 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.

“In one classroom a plug outlet was not covered. This violation was corrected during the visit.”

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.

A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child’s safety or the safety of others was not at risk.

“The Director, Patti Triplett used her body weight to restrain a child on the floor.”

Rule A child was restrained as a form of discipline and the child's safety or the safety of others was not at risk.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 22, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

“On 6/5/24 A child had a seizure, due to a fever, and was taken to the hospital by the ambulance, and no incident report was submitted to DCDEE within 7 days. DCDEE was informed on 7/11/24 of the incident and a report was received.”

Rule An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 22, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Indoors: There were at least 5 cribs that had very loose fitting cot sheets on the infant crib mattresses, instead of crib sheets. This was corrected during the visit.”

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

“One staff member didn’t have information on file, this was corrected during the visit.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.

“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence height in multiple areas was below 4 feet tall.”

Rule Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“This was corrected during the visit.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.

Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.

“This was corrected during the visit.”

Rule Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.. Corrected during the inspection.