Eagle’s Nest Early Learning Center and Preschool

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

“The protective surfacing under and around the climbing structure on the front play and the octagon climber on the back playground was a combination of mulch and rubber mulch.”

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

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The fire inspection for 2024 was completed on August 06, 2024. The copy of the fire inspection received today was dated October 22, 2025.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Outside on the back playground and front playground the protective surfacing measured less than one inch under and around the climbers.”

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

The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.

“The posted Emergency Medical Care (EMC) plan had an individual listed that is no longer employed at the facility listed as the alternate person”

Rule The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.. Corrected during the inspection.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The last date the EPR plan was updated was 12/17/2024.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Corrected during the inspection.

A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.

“In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the six (6) children observed during diaper changes did not wash their hands.”

Rule A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

“In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the staff member did not wash her hands after the six (6) diaper changes observed.”

Rule All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the staff member was observed in the the back corner of the room near the sink while two children were sitting at the table eating lunch. Due to her position she could not see the children eating.”

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: Aug 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

“In the classroom for children ages one-through-two years of age the staff member did not clean the changing table after each use and did not allow the disinfectant to air dry or sit for at least two minutes.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 1, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“During my walk through it was noted that two (2) two-year-old children were being cared for in the classroom for children under 12 months-of-age-through one-year-of age.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 28, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“The classroom for children ages 12months through 24 months was observed playing outside and grouped together with the classroom for children two and three years of age. There were three (3) one year old children present and one (1) three year old child present.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 16, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“The protective surfacing on the front playground was a combination of deteriorated mulch and mulch and measured less than six inches of solid surfacing. On the playground in the back the mulch under the octagon climber was compacted and needed to be aerated and fluffed to provide six 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: Aug 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“A bag of soiled clothes were placed on the red chair by the gate in the bathroom in space #1.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The metal vehicle structure on the younger children’s playground has rust spots and the paint is peeling.”

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

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“A container of TUMS were stored on the top shelf in the unlocked cabinet by the window in space #2.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The authorization form for seizure medication in space #2 was not in the child’s file. It was not filled out by the parent.”

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: May 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.

“In space #1, grocery bags were stored on top of the dryer at approximately thirty-nine (39) inches high.”

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.

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

Rule For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 14, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.