Covenant Child Care Center

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

“A staff member hired on 8/12/24 had not completed the required number of on-going 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: Sep 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“A staff member hired on 8/23/16, CBC qualification letter expired on 3/19/25 and was renewed on 4/23/25.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Corrected during the inspection.

All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.

“Staff records and program records were not available for review during the visit.”

Rule All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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. A staff member hired on 6/24/19 has not renewed CPR training prior to the expiration date.”

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: Jul 10, 2026. 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. A staff member hired on 6/24/19 has not renewed First Aid training prior to the expiration date.”

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: Jul 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“The see-saw equipment measuring more than 18 inches from the ground did not have adequate surfacing.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“One child was not signed in for space 2.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“A staff member hired on 6/29/19, has not completed the health and safety training topics every five years.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.

“In space 4, twenty-four children ages one to five were present watching a movie.”

Rule A room was occupied by more children than the space allowed at 25-sq. ft. of floor space per child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child’s needs.

“Two children one years of age had fallen asleep in the bye bye buggy while engaging in screen time.”

Rule For children under two years of age, time and space for sleeping, eating, toileting, diaper changing, and playing was not provided according to child's needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“Nine children under the age of three were offered screen time.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 2025. 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.

“Screen time was not documented for the activity that children were engaged in during today’s visit.”

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: Dec 15, 2025. 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. The facility has not created the facility roster within the 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: Dec 3, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“A staff member hired on 9/11/06 and 8/23/16 did not have a current health questionnaire on file for review.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A staff member hired on 9/11/06 and 8/23/16 did not have a current emergency information form on file for review.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. 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.

“A staff member hired on 9/11/06 and 8/23/16 did not have a current annual staff evaluation or annual staff development plan on file for review.”

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: Nov 10, 2025. 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, a topical ointment expired 7/2025.”

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: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

“A child enrolled on 10/13/25, did not have documentation of receiving or reviewing the facility’s operational policies.”

Rule Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

“A child enrolled on 10/13/25, did not have documentation of receiving or reviewing the facility’s parent participation plan.”

Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

“Three children’s signed discipline policy did not include the child’s date of enrollment.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 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).

“A staff member hired on 8/23/16 did not complete a Criminal Background Check prior to the expiration date.”

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).. Corrected during the inspection.

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.

“A child enrolled on 10/13/25, did not have documentation of receiving and reviewing the facility’s discipline policy.”

Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 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.

“A staff member hired on 9/11/06 and 8/23/16 had not completed the required number of on-going training hours for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.”

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: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“A child enrolled on 10/13/25, did not have documentation of receiving and reviewing the facility’s tobacco restriction.”

Rule The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 10, 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.

“Mop water was left in hallway. Baby wipes with keep out of reach of children was not locked cabinet. hand sanitizer was not stored 5ft high in classroom.”

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: Jun 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Toy storage container in space 3 plastic top was cracked and broken.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Walls through out the facility need to be cleaned.”

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: Jun 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Item were stored in the children 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: Jun 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. Fire inspection was not sent to consultant within one week of inspection received 5.29/25.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance Two children were not signed in to the facility by parent on 5/29/25 and two children were not signed out by parent on 5/28/25.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 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.

“Staff had an energy drink in the can on the counter of classroom in the presence 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: Jun 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #2 the space for one and two year old’s an activity plan was not posted.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“Incident logs were not current and maintained.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #3 children coats were stored in the bathroom area.”

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 19, 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 #2 zip lock bags and grocery bags were accessible to 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“I observed when entering center children under the age of 3 watching a movie in group time.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The EPR Plan did not have dates of the last revision.”

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

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“EPR plan was not reviewed with staff hire date 8/12/24.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current activity plan was not posted for the classroom for the 1 and 2 year old’s the last lesson plan was dated for July 2023.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In the classroom for the 1 and 2 year old’s the attendance was not done.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“All children were not signed in by parents or staff members.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“Recorded on the Emergency Drill Log and Report the last recorded drill was dated October 23, 2023. I looked at other dates recorded and they are not consistent.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the 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: Jan 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under three years of age, materials were not made available to children on a daily basis.

“In the classroom for the 1 and 2 year old some toy shelves were turn to the wall not giving children availability to the toys on the shelf.”

Rule For children under three years of age, materials were not made available to children on a daily basis.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“Health and safety trainings were not included as part of ongoing training. Staff has not completed training in 5 years.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“The last Playground inspection was recorded June 2, 2023.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 3, 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 Shelter-in-place or Lockdown drill has not been conducted since 7/20/23.”

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: Jan 3, 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.

“Staff member has not completed the training hours according to their education and experience.”

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 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The EPR plan was not review annually with staff. The last review was November 2022.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.