The Beacon Child Development Center

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“One (1) child file was reviewed. Child enrolled 2/17/2025 immunizations were not received within thirty (30) days of enrollment. Immunizations on file were dated 3/27/2025.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“One (1) annual staff evaluation was not completed for staff member hired 10/24/2022. Annual staff evaluation on file was dated 7/8/2025.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

“Child enrolled 2/17/2025 emergency information was not updated annually. Emergency information on file was dated 2/17/2025.”

Rule Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2026. 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“One (1) emergency medication permission to administer medication form expired 6/13/2026.”

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.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“One (1) medical action plan expired 6/19/2026.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 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.

“Space #4 alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit.”

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.

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.

“Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site.”

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.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. 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.

“Staff emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form”

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: Nov 26, 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 #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. While walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by.”

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.

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

“Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets.”

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

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

“Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment.”

Rule Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2023. 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.

“In space #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.