Small Beginnings Child Development Center II

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

“Paints were peeling on two (2) see-saws and one (1) bench. See-saws were located next to a green climber and the bench was located by the sandbox.”

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: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Parent medication authorization form for epi-pen in space #1 was not signed or dated 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: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.

“A staff member who cares for school-aged children has not completed BSAC training. Though exact timeline when the staff member started caring for school-aged children, but it started prior to 3/27/26.”

Rule Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

“In space #2, clean-up song and dance video was played on a tablet and shown to children, three-to-four years of age. Screen time long was not completed.”

Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. Current staff was not in ABCMS portal.”

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: Oct 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. Staff with the hire date of 8/29/25 did not have a current CPR on file.”

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

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. Employee with the hire date of 8/29/24 had an expired First Aid certificate.”

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

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“Staff in space on had a Coke soda on the counter in front of children.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence 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: Oct 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Out door equipment (toys) on both playgrounds needs to be washed and and a few toys need to be repaired or removed.”

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: Jun 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

“Employee with the hire date of 1/25/08 does not have a valid qualification letter.”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Mulch needs to be added to the Pre-school playground.”

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: Jun 2, 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 toddler classroom space 2 wipes for changing were left on the shelf used to store toys for children.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

“In both bathroom for children items were stored coats, toys, brooms, and other items.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

“Food allergy list was not posted in the kitchen for staff preparing food.”

Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“On the playground for Preschool age 3 outdoor equipment areas had standing water. Outdoor toys need have build up dirt and algae this was on the toddler and Preschool playground.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Mulch needs to be added to playground. Mulch measured at 3 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: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

“EPR plan needs to be updated.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.

“Staff members gave children candy and fruit chews as a reward in the NC Pre K classroom.”

Rule Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Current activity plan was not posted for the week. The director posted a current lesson plan during my visit.”

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

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Toys on both playgrounds need to be cleaned and some toys need repairs. Fencing needs to be repaired in some spaces. The shaded area space covered area for the children needs to be painted and wood needs to be replaced in some places.”

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: Jan 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

“Walls in all classrooms need to be cleaned and painted.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 9, 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 recorded on the emergency log was listed on October 31, 2023. A drill was conducted during my visit.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

“For children in the 1 and 2 year old class there was not a sufficient quantity of toys in the center areas to give the children a range of choices.”

Rule For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“A Lockdown drill or Shelter-in-place drill has not been conducted or recorded since July 13, 2023. A Lockdown was conducted during my visit.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“Two staff members do not have the required number of hours for on-going training.”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Mulch needs to be added to the playground area.”

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: Dec 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

“In the classroom for the 3 year old’s there were not enough material for the children to choose the same or different activities. The center areas need more toys and supplies. In the classroom for the NC Pre-K the toy supply in the center areas are not a sufficient quantity.”

Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 9, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.