Little Blessings Learning Center

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Provider has completed the ABCMS Roster; however, M. Richardson began employment November 5, 2025, and was not listed on the roster.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space 1A Aquaphor Diaper cream with an expiration date of February 2026 was found.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Metal roof shade structure located on the preschool playground had an active wasp nest.”

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

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“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.In space 1A Hand sanitizer was located on a shelf 5 feet above the ground however there were additional warnings such as eye irritant.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.C. Richardson completed Health and Safety trainings; however, not all trainings were completed, the following were documented in her file, Medication Administration, Indoor Environment, Outdoor Environment and ITS-SIDS.”

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: Apr 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“In space 1A a child had an EPI Pen with permission to administer signed on July 30, 2024. The permission to administer form should have been reviewed and updated on or prior to January 30, 2025.”

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: May 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“C. Richardson and S. Evans both had Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment documentation on file; however, the documentation for S. Evans was dated June 23, 2018, and should have been completed on or prior to June 23, 2023. C. Richardson was dated June 29, 2018. The training should have been completed on or prior to June 29, 2023.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“The following items were found on the playground and need to be thrown away: empty water bottles, toy netting, a small bag of trash, and plastic cups. The following items were on the playground and need to be removed or repaired so children do not get hurt: cracked bowling pens, a cracked orange bucket, a bike was missing the back wheels, and a metal grate that covered the access to the piping under the building had fallen of the side of the building.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 27, 2025. 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 and available for review for one employee (T. Roberts).”

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