Silver Bluff Kids Early Learning Center

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Outside on the playground there are several areas of the fence railing that the paint is peeling and flaking off.”

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: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date.

Rule At least one staff member counted to comply with the rule did not complete the training in playground safety within six months of employment date..

Licensed administrators, teachers and teacher assistants employed by public and non-public schools did not participate in professional development consistent with the level of education and type of educator licensure required for employment.

Rule Licensed administrators, teachers and teacher assistants employed by public and non-public schools did not participate in professional development consistent with the level of education and type of educator licensure required for employment..

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.

“After review of a staff member’s file it was noted that one staff member hired on 12-09-24 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. The training was completed on 06-03-25.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

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

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“One(1) child’s feeding plan was not signed by the parent in space #1.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The climber located on outdoor space #2, the playground for children ages two through five years of age, has a rusted area on the outer right edge of the slide at the top of the stairs.”

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: Dec 18, 2024. 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 facility had a failed fire inspection conducted on 10/17/24. A re-inspection was conducted on 11/26/24 and another failed fire inspection was issued. The facility has failed to meet North Carolina Fire Codes which are a safety concern for the children in care.”

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: Dec 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

“The EPR plan site was transferred on the portal but was not printed and filed.”

Rule The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 23, 2024. 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.

“A key to a locked cabinet, with disinfectant wipes that were stored below five feet, was stored less than five feet high from the floor.”

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 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.

“The staff medical report for PH had a questionable answer on the medical report that needs to be clarified. The question for is the individual physically and emotionally fit to care for children was answered “no.””

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: Dec 4, 2023. 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.

“The Phytoplex Anti-fungal cream was stored in an unlocked cabinet above five feet with diaper creams in space #1, the classroom with infants.”

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

Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.

“The Phyytoplex Anti-fungal cream has been used on a child under the age of 12 months and the medication stated a warning to not use on children under two years of age unless directed by a doctor. A doctor’s note was not on file for a child under the age of 12 months, only the medication authorization form signed by the parent.”

Rule Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.. Corrected during the inspection.