Adventures Under the Sun, Inc. III

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

“Strawberry pop tarts were served with milk without the other two (2) components.”

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

Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action.

“(Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19). The administrative action issued by DCDEE on 3-6-25 was not posted at the time of the visit.”

Rule Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action.. Corrected during the inspection.

Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

“Aquaphor diaper cream was not labeled with the child’s name.”

Rule Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The fire drill completed during the month of April was not recorded on the log.”

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

“An aerosol can of Clorox Disinfectant was stored in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom in space 7. Magic Erasers were stored in unlocked cabinets in spaces 6 and 8.”

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.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“The door to the kitchen was unlocked and open. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2808(e) which states ‘Children shall not be in the kitchen except when participating in a supervised activity.’ To ensure children do not have unsupervised access to the kitchen, the door must be closed and locked at all times when the kitchen in unattended.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“A staff member’s purse and lunch bag were stored on a table in space 1, not out of reach of children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states ‘Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.’”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. 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.

“Suave Detangler was stored in a yellow bin on the floor in the office, which was not locked.”

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: Feb 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“The staff member in space 5 was observed stepping out of the classroom, leaving ten children all two years of age, unsupervised.”

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 18, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“In space 5, ten two year old children were present with one staff member.”

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: Feb 18, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Thirteen children, all three years of age, were present with one staff member in the dining area.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Two containers of deodorant were stored in an unlocked cabinet in the staff bathroom, not in locked storage as required.”

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

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

“The posted activity plan was for June.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A qualification letter was not available for review for two staff members from other facilities within the corporation.”

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

Accurate records were not maintained for all staff.

“Two staff members were present from other facilities within the corporation without a file with the required paperwork.”

Rule Accurate records were not maintained for all staff.. 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.

“The closet where the cleaning supplies are stored was unlocked.”

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

“Two staff members did not have an annual health questionnaire on file.”

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

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“The application for one child was not complete.”

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: Aug 8, 2024. 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.

“Two staff members did not have their emergency information updated as required.”

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 8, 2024. 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.

“Two staff members did not have verification of an annual evaluation and development plan 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: Aug 8, 2024. 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.

“An outlet in space 8 was not covered and not being used.”

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 child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“One new staff member did not complete Recognizing and Responding within thirty days as required.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The EMC plan was not reviewed as required for two 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: Aug 8, 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.

“Based on the last recorded emergency drill, it did not occur within the required three month time frame.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.