Rocky River Elementary School

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 eight (8) staff member that were hired at Rocky River Elementary School.”

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: Sep 1, 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 208, Clorox bleach, Clorox wipes, and aerosol spray were stored in an unlocked cabinet. Space 209, Clorox bleach, Clorox wipes, and aerosol spray were stored in an unlocked cabinet. Space 219, Clorox bleach and Lysol wipes were stored in a storage cabinet which was unlocked on one side. Space 222, one (1) Lysol aerosol can, one (1) Lysol non-aerosol spray, and six (6) Clorox wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet above five (5) feet.”

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

All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.

“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. Space 222, One (1) laminator was observed not in use sitting on top of the built in storage below five (5) feet.”

Rule All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“Staff member D. Mazzola hired 7/29/2026 Criminal Background Check was not completed prior to employment. Staff members qualifying letter was dated 8/12/2026.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2026. 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.

“The last lockdown drill was practiced on 2/16/2026.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or 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: Sep 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“Employee with the hire date of 08/18/25 did not have a completed Criminal Background check.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“Employee’s with the hire dates 7/30/25(3 employee’s),1/14/25,and 3/18/25, did not review Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Screen time logs were not documented for classroom 221 and 222.”

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: Sep 5, 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.

“Dawn detergent was stored was not in a locked 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.

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

“In space 220 items were stored in the bathroom.”

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: Mar 27, 2025. 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.

“I observed the last Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills was conducted on 10/10/24.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or 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: Mar 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“On the playground for children the playground toys need to be cleaned and some toys need repairs.”

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: Oct 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.

“In space 209 classroom shelves in the activity areas were turned against the wall and toys were not accessible to children during play..”

Rule Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 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.

“Left over medication was stored in a classroom. The medication was for a child that no longer attends the program.”

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: Apr 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A beverage that did not meet nutritional requirements was on the counter in classroom one.”

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: Apr 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The staff members’ failure to provide adequate supervision for a child created an unsafe environment and placed the child at significant risk of harm.”

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: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Staff members failed to adequately supervise an 8 year old child, when the child exited the school building, traveled through a parking lot and a field, and was located at another nearby school.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“The Division confirmed information to determine the facility failed to provide adequate supervision which placed a child at significant risk of harm.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.