First Class Preparatory 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. Staff ABCMS Roster was not current with current employees.”

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

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

“Items were stored in the bathroom in space 2. (mat and chair).”

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: Jun 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“In space 3 there was one child age five months and five children ages 1 years of age with one teacher. The ratio has to be maintained for the youngest child which was five months at the time of my walkthrough.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Outside toys need to be cleaned and some toys on the toddler playground need to be repaired or replaced.”

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 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it’s equivalency within 2 years.

“One teacher with start date 11/14/2022 does not have NC Early Childhood Credential or has not enrolled in the class.”

Rule All lead teachers did not have at least a NC Early Childhood Credential or its equivalent or were not enrolled within 6 months of hire, and/or did not complete the credential or it's equivalency within 2 years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

“3 children that are enrolled do not have above information on file for view.”

Rule Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“Emergency information in both vans did not have a picture of each child on the emergency information.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

“Van 1 did not have a fire extinguisher or a first-aid kit in the van that transported children.”

Rule First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space 2 and space 5 items were stored in the bathroom items included cot linen, and classroom supplies.”

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: Jun 18, 2025. 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.

“I observed that cookies were out on shelf.”

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: Jun 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Staff with hire date 11/14/22 has not completed the required number of training hours.”

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: Jul 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Areas for equipment was not based on the critical height of the equipment mulch need to be added to playground area where equipment is mounted for fall areas.”

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: Jul 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.

“Space 1 cots were not placed at 18” apart during nap time.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Chairs, and other classroom items were stored in the lavatory area.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Playground equipment needs to be washed and cleaned.”

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: Jul 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“Wall in the Afterschool room has a big hole that needs to be repaired.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, 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: Jul 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“Emergency information book for the van did not have pictures of the children on file with the emergency information.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher.

“Teacher hired 11/14/2022 does not meet preservice requirements for a lead teacher.”

Rule Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“Staff hired on 08/04/2023 did not have a TB test before first day of hire.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Medication forms in class 2 and class 5 (total 4 forms) were not complete. Amount of medication was completed correctly on form. This was corrected.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. 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 classroom one was out on playground with a drink that did not meet nutritional requirements. Drink should have been in a cup that was not see through.”

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: Jul 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One staff member has not completed on-going training. Hire date 11/14/22”

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: Jul 19, 2024. 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.

“3 staff members did not have Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy reviewed and in file before first day of working with children. 08/04/23, 04/02/24, 06/26/23, and 05/25/24.”

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.

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

“Diaper cream was administered to child with out a current medication authorization 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: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“One staff member did not have a medical report on file prior to the first day of employment.”

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: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In classrooms 1 and 3 on some medications forms the amount of cream to be applied was not correct on the forms. The assistant director corrected this during the walk through.”

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

“Trash bag were not put in locked area. Teacher materials such as push pins, and small paper clips were not locked. This was in the one year old classroom and could have been a chocking hazard to the children if they had fallen off the counter. Assistant director removed them from the classroom.”

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.