Kidz Konnection of Four Oaks

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

“A valid qualification letter was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 2-1-23.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2026. 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.

“Emergency information was last updated on 1-1-25 by one staff member with a hire date of 2-1-23.”

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: May 28, 2026. 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 evaluation and development plan were last completed on 1-2-25 for the staff member with a hire date of 2-1-23.”

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: May 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“The posted menu was dated for 5-1-26 to 5-8-26.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 new criminal background check packet was not submitted prior to the 12-20-25 expiration date of the qualification letter on file for one staff member with a hire date of 2-1-23.”

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: May 28, 2026. 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 lobby of the facility 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.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“Medication authorization was not available for two types of diaper cream provided for a one year old child in care.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The activity plan in space 3 was dated for 5-19-25 to 5-23-25.”

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: Jun 10, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“An eleven month old was grouped with three two year old children in space 3.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“The staff member in space 3 was observed in the room behind space 3, leaving five children, ages 11 months to two years of age, unsupervised.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Corrected during the inspection.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“The menu posted in the lobby and in space 3 were dated for 5-12-25 to 5-23-25.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“Three infants were sleeping in bouncy seats rather than an approved sleeping device.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Corrected during the inspection.