Growing Beyond Childcare, LLC

Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.

“Six (6) children were left on the porch while operator went to retrieve keys. Children were in two separate space while operator was moving about the family child care home.”

Rule Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 6, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“A valid qualification letter was not on file for therapist providing services alone with the children.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for 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: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.

“Transportation did not have identifying information including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required.”

Rule For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider’s own preschool children.

“A total of six (6) preschool children were present, which exceeds the total number of preschool children you are allowed to care for.”

Rule Number of preschool children exceeded five children, including the provider's own preschool children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis.

“EPR was not reviewed with the additional caregiver.”

Rule The operator did not review the FCCH EPR Plan with additional caregivers on an annual basis.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“Clorox wipes and cleaning agents were stored on the kitchen counter prior to my arrival.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. 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 from the date of issuance).

“A household member did not obtain a new criminal background check prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter. The letter expired on October 21, 2025.”

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 from 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: Dec 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children’s water supply every two years.

“Results were not kept on file in the home. A well water test indicating the water is free of bacteria was not available.”

Rule Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“An aerosol air freshener was on the kitchen counter.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The operator’s last health questionnaire was completed in January 2025.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training.

“The additional caregiver did not complete the required training within 90 days of hire.”

Rule Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A valid qualification letter was not available for review for the individual providing care for to children.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for 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: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children’s water supply every two years.

“Results were not kept on file in the home. The operator’s bacteriological analysis expired on 4-11-24.”

Rule Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of the required information for an individual was not on file in the home available for review.

“An individual was present and caring for the children without a file with the required paperwork present.”

Rule Copy of the required information for an individual was not on file in the home available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator’s CPR expired on 4-14-25.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator’s first aid expired on 4-14-25.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

“The operator’s ITS SIDS training expired on 3-3-25.”

Rule Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A criminal background check was not completed for an individual present and providing care for the children.”

Rule Prior to employment, a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The operator made efforts to falsify information.

“The operator presented a file for a caregiver who wasn’t present and stated that it was the caregiver who was present during today’s visit.”

Rule The operator made efforts to falsify information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child’s full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.

“The application did not include all of the required information for one child.”

Rule Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.

“An application was not complete for one child.”

Rule Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children’s water supply every two years.

“Results were not kept on file in the home. The last bacteriological analysis was completed on 4-11-22.”

Rule Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A health assessment was not on file for two children.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“An outlet by the sofa in the living room was not being used and was not covered.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The last health questionnaire was completed in January 2024.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“Verification of receipt of the smoking and tobacco restriction was not available for three children.”

Rule Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding 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 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.

“An activity plan was not available.”

Rule Activity plan did not reflect that children have at least four different activities daily, at least one of which is outdoors.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.

“A bottle of vitamins was sitting on the counter in the kitchen.”

Rule All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A health assessment was not available for two children enrolled.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“Immunization records were not available for two children enrolled.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“A basket of various cleaners and sprays was sitting on the counter in the kitchen.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger.

“The gate was not blocking access to the indoor stairs.”

Rule Indoor stairs with more than two steps were not made inaccessible to children two years of age or younger.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“The monthly play ground check was completed today during the visit.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

“The EPR plan was not updated annually as required.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

“The rabies vaccination expired for Ivy and Lola on 7-10-24.”

Rule Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“The cabinet under the sink in the bathroom the children use, which contained cleaning products was unlocked.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.

“Health and Safety trainings were last completed on 6-9-18.”

Rule Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.