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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 CPR training was not completed within the required timeframe by two staff members with hire dates of 11-19-25 and 4-20-26.”

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: Aug 12, 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 first aid training was not completed within the required timeframe by two staff members with hire dates of 11-19-25 and 4-20-26.”

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: Aug 12, 2026. 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.

“A playground inspection was not completed during the month of July 2026.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Corrected during the inspection.

Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.

“Veggie straws are routinely served for afternoon snack.”

Rule Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“Only one component has routinely been served for afternoon snack. Whole grain items were not served daily as required.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“A staff member spoke to three and four year old children in an inappropriately harsh and loud tone. This staff member also spoke in a shameful or humiliating manner when children made counting mistakes or needed assistance with toileting accidents.”

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On 2-25-26, seven children were not adequately supervised while playing on the playground. The only staff member on the playground was observed sitting on the ground underneath a composite play structure, scrolling on her phone.”

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: Mar 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.

“Three year old children were instructed to change their own pull up and clean them themselves when soiled.”

Rule Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 27, 2026. 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. A CPR course was not completed within 90 days of hire as required by a staff member with a hire date of 9-2-25.”

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: Jan 22, 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 first aid course was not completed within 90 days of hire as required by a staff member with a hire date of 9-2-25.”

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: Jan 22, 2026. 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.

“A medical was not available for two staff members, one with a hire date of 9-2-25 and one with a hire date of 12-9-25.”

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: Jan 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A fire drill was not completed for the month of October, 2025.”

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

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“Verification that the plan was reviewed annually was not available in the staff files reviewed.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 22, 2025. 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.

“Verification that the plan was reviewed annually was not available in the staff files reviewed.”

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 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

“On more than one occasion, a staff member roughly “slammed” one and two-year-old children on their cot during naptime.”

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“On more than one occasion, a staff member was observed yelling at children.”

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.

“During drop off, a child was not greeted or welcomed by staff because the staff members were engaged in discussion with each other.”

Rule Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 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.

“Seven containers of disinfecting wipes were stored on the floor of the administrator’s office. The door to the administrator’s office was open throughout the duration of the visit, even when the office was unattended.”

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: Nov 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“Children’s over the counter allergy medication was observed on the administrator’s desk. The door to the administrator’s office was open throughout the duration of the visit, even when the office was unattended.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Verification of review of the plan was not available for two new staff members with hire dates of 6-6-25 and 7-9-25.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 18, 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.

“One outlet in the hallway by the administrator’s office was not covered or in use.”

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.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“Verification of review of the plan was not available for two new staff members with hire dates of 6-6-25 and 7-9-25.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 18, 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.

“Verification that the policy was reviewed was not available for one new staff member with a hire date of 7-9-25.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“The application was not fully completed in one of the children’s files reviewed.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. 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.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Care was routinely provided in the administrator’s office, which is not approved for use by children.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A new health questionnaire was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 4-1-24.”

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

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 new emergency information form was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 4-1-24.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“On 5-29-24, a staff member was observed speaking to a two year old child in an angry and inappropriate manner stating “you know you don’t scream like that.””

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A qualification letter was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 6-24-24. A letter was issued for this staff member on 6-27-24.”

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

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.

“White-Out was stored on the administrator’s desk; the door to the office was open at the time of the visit.”

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 review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The center’s EPR Plan was not review with nine of the new staff members.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A health questionnaire was not completed annually by one staff member with a hire date of 4-1-24. This staff member completed a health questionnaire on 5-3-23 while previously employed at the center.”

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: Aug 1, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“A medical report was not on file prior to hire for one staff member with a hire date of 6-24-24. A medical report was completed for this staff member on 7-1-24.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Emergency information was not updated annually by one staff member with a hire date of 4-1-24. This staff member last updated emergency information on 5-3-23 while previously employed at the center.”

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: Aug 1, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Child was handled roughly.

“On 5-29-24, a staff member was observed pulling a two year old child by the arm and placing him in a chair in a forceful manner for discipline.”

Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“Two bottles of over the counter medication were stored on the administrator’s desk; the door to the office was open at the time of the visit.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“TB test results were not completed on or before the first day of employment for two staff members. TB test results were dated as completed on 7-1-24 for one staff member with a hire date of 6-24-24. TB test results were dated as completed on 5-23-24 for one staff member with a hire date of 5-22-24.”

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.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A Criminal Background Check was not completed prior to employment for one staff member with a hire date of 6-24-24. A qualification letter was issued for this staff member on 6-27-24.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“The center’s EMC Plan was not review with nine of the new staff members.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“The application did not contain all the required information in two of the children’s files reviewed.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.

“Emergency contact information was not available in one of the children’s files reviewed.”

Rule Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 7, 2024. 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.

“Verification that the policy was provided to a parent of each child was not available in the five children’s files reviewed.”

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: Feb 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.