Creative Minds Christian Preschool

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. No staff members were listed on the ABCMS roster as of today.”

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: May 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“Per interview, sunscreens were administered recently on one (1) hot day with temperature above eighty degrees.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 27, 2026. 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.

“All sunscreen products, including aerosol sprays, are stored in a container with a combination lock. Additionally, the storage cabinet where the containers were stored had a pad lock with keys. However, One (1) of the containers with a combination lock was not closed all the way, and the padlock for the storage cabinet was not locked.”

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.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Medication authorization forms for Blue Lizard Australian sunscreen spray, Blue Lizard Australian sunscreen cream, , Blue Lizard Australian sunscreen stick, Coppertone Kids sunscreen spray, Coppertone Pure & Simple sunscreen spray, Coppertone Sport 4-in-1 sunscreen spray, Thinkbaby sunscreen cream, and Quality Choice ultimate sunscreen lotion had an incorrect medication name (Equate sunscreen) on the form.”

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 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The trained staff last reviewed the program’s EPR plan on 8/11/25 with existing staff members and on 8/14/23 with a volunteer.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“Three(3) existing staff members’ and one(1) volunteer’s health questionnaires were expired. ML - expired on 7/19/25, JG - expired on 7/19/25, KC-expired on 10/11/24, MG- expired on 8/7/25.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“Three (3) existing staff members’ and one (1) volunteer’s emergency information was expired: ML- expired on 7/19/25, JG- expired on 7/19/25, KC - expired on 10/11/24, MG-expired on 8/7/25.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“The playground inspection for May 2025, was not completed.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 last fire inspection was approved on 9/6/23.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“Two (2) staff members last reviewed the program’s EMC on 8/11/23, one (1) volunteer reviewed it on 8/14/23 and one (1) staff member on 3/1/24.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The EPR was last reviewed/updated on 4/9/24.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 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.

“In the cabinet by the exit to outside in space #1, a can of OFF! Family Care insect repellent was stored. The cabinet was not locked.”

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.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“Two (2) volunteers’ Emergency Information forms were not updated annually. M. Gordet’s Emergency information form was created on 8/7/23 and K. McHugh’s Emergency information form was created on 11/17/23.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 18, 2025. 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.

“In the medication box stored in the cabinet by the exit to outside in space #1, a pack of Imodium A-D 2 caplets, a pack of Tylenol Extra Strength 2 caplets, and a pack of Motrin IB 2 caplets were stored. The medication box had a combination lock, but it was not set.”

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

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

“In space #2, Classroom Staff to Child Ratio poster was not posted.”

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

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“Medical statement for staff member hired on 3/1/24 was dated 10/11/22. The new staff member hired on 6/17/24 obtained his/her medical statement on 6/28/24.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“”M” Sport sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 aerosol spray expired in April 2024.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. 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.

“TB screen for staff member hired on 3/1/24 was dated 10/11/22. The new staff member hired on 6/17/24 obtained his/her TB screening on 6/28/24.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“The medication authorization form for Ventolin HFA was not in the child’s file in space #1.”

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: Aug 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“The last fire drill was practiced on 8/30/23 according to the log.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 4, 2023. 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.

“Both the director and the administrator were off during the visit. The director and the administrator were listed as designee to determine the degree of care on Emergency Medical Care Plan.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 4, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.