Wncsource King Creek Children’s 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. The child care operator has not notified the Division of one (1) staff member that started on 5/6/2026 at WNCSource King Creek Children’s Center.”

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: Jun 1, 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) staff member hired 2/1/2024 staff evaluation was due to be completed on or before 1/28/26. The annual staff evaluation on file was completed on 2/9/2026.”

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: Jun 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.

“One (1) staff member hired 2/1/2024 professional development plan was due to be completed on or before 1/28/26. The professional development plan was completed on 2/9/2026.”

Rule The professional development plan was not reviewed annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Space #2, one (1) staff pocketbook sitting on the counter below five (5) feet to the left of the classroom door. Space #3, the locked cabinet storing staff belongings and pocketbooks was unlocked with the magnet on the lock area making the cabinet unlocked and accessible to children.”

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

Documentation of staff’s on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .

“Two (2) staff members health and safety training certificates were not on-site for review. One (1) staff member attempted to access the certificates during the visit and the other staff member was not on-site today.”

Rule Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current .. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“Space #3, one (1) electrical outlet in the block center uncovered.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Playground #3, exposed concrete was observed at the base of the light post in the upper right corner of the playground. Also, one (1) fence tie was missing.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 25, 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 space #1, I observed the closet unlocked with the key in the door lock. Inside the closet, there was bulk soap, and bathroom cleaning chemicals stored. I also observed a can of aerosol room spray in an unlocked cabinet.”

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.

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

“While monitoring the outdoor environment, I observed the large trash can lid broken with sharp edges and potential pinch hazards.”

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 12, 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.

“Dish liquid was stored in unlocked storage in the classroom of three and four year olds. Instant ice packs, with multiple warnings were stored unlocked in classrooms’ first aid kits.”

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.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff, per the staff and training worksheet, does not have current CPR training.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 14, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff, per the staff and training worksheet does not have current First Aid training.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 14, 2023. 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.

“Two (2) staff, per the staff and training worksheet, do not have a current annual staff evaluation on file. One (1) staff, per the staff and training worksheet does not have a current staff development plan on file.”

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: Dec 14, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“Outlets, not in use, on a power strip in the classroom of three, four, and five-year-olds, did not have safety plugs.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Plastics were accessible in the classroom of one-to-two year old children.”

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.