Royalteez Drop and Go Childcare LLC

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

“The activity plan in space 2 was not dated and could therefore not be considered current.”

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

“Liquid White Out was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 4, not in locked storage as required.”

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.

“An annual health questionnaire was not on file for one staff member with a hire date of 7-1-21. A health questionnaire was last completed by this staff member on 1-3-25.”

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: May 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Mulch underneath the composite play structure was observed to be less than one inch at the bottom of the slide and less than two inches in the remaining fall zone area. One of the anchors for the play structure was exposed, creating a hazard if a child fell onto the anchor.”

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: Jun 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

At least one person who meets qualifications for administrator or lead teacher was not on site during operating hours except at the beginning or end of the operating day as described in rule .0714(b).

“None of the staff members on site during the administrator’s absence met lead teacher qualifications.”

Rule At least one person who meets qualifications for administrator or lead teacher was not on site during operating hours except at the beginning or end of the operating day as described in rule .0714(b).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Attendance records were not completed for four children in space 2.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. 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 at least annually for one staff member with a hire date of 7-1-21. This staff member last updated their emergency information on 1-3-25.”

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 8, 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 current development plan was not on file for one staff member with a hire date of 7-1-21. This staff member last completed a development plan on 1-3-25.”

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 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“Food substitution for the the snack served on the morning of 4-23-26 was not documented on the menu. The children were served Nutra Grain bars with fruit filling rather than the Kix cereal and bananas indicated on the menu.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Milk was not served with lunch to two children in space 1.”

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: May 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“A medial exam or health assessment that contained the required information was not on file in one of the children’s records reviewed.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Screen time activities were observed in space 1; six two year old children were present in space 1 at the 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: May 8, 2026. 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.

“The children in space 1 were observed watching Bubble Guppies and a cartoon on the Disney Network. The television was observed to be on throughout the duration of the visit, which exceeded the maximum of thirty minutes per day. These screen time activities were not listed on a log or included on the activity plan.”

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: May 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Two staff member’s bags were stored under a desk in space 1. 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.

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 by the teacher’s desk in space 1 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.

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

“Aquaphor Healing Ointment was stored on the teacher’s desk in space 1, 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.

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.

“Scrub Buddies Quick Erasers were stored on an open shelf in space 1, not in locked storage as required.”

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.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“The thermostat indicated that the temperature inside the facility was 67 degrees. The Safe Sleep Policy indicated that the temperature in the classroom for infants would be at least 68 degrees. A thermometer was not available in the classroom for infants to monitor the exact temperature in that space.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 28, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Eleven children, ages two to four years of age, were left with one staff member in space 1. A one to nine enhanced ratio is required for two year old children.”

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: Jan 28, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Aveeno Eczema Overnight cream was stored in an unlocked box, stored on an open shelf in space 3, 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.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“Verification of completion of orientation was not available for two new staff members.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 28, 2026. 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 prior to employment for one new staff member. Orientation was documented as beginning on 10-4-25 and a qualification letter was not issued until 10-15-25.”

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

The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.

“The current license, dated 6-7-25, was not posted.”

Rule The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 28, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“On October 1, 2025, two staff members engaged in a verbal/physical altercation at the childcare facility.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 16, 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 by the side door in space 1 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.

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.

“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The administrator completed an ITS-SIDS training on 2-8-22; therefore, a new training was to be completed on or before 2-8-25. She completed a new ITS-SIDS training on 2-11-25.”

Rule Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child was handled roughly.

“A staff member was observed lifting a one year old child by one arm.”

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: Mar 17, 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.

“An annual evaluation was not on file for two staff members with hire dates of 3-14-23 and 4-24-23.”

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

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

“Eleven children, ages two to five, were present with one staff member in space 1. This exceeds the enhanced staff/child ratio of one to nine for two year old children.”

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

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.

“Verification of completion of the training within the required timeframe was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 5-20-24.”

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: Mar 17, 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 eating area 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.

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

“A lockdown drill was last conducted on 10-18-24. Therefore, a new lockdown or shelter in place drill was due on or before 1-18-25.”

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: Feb 11, 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. A fire inspection was last completed on 12-15-23; therefore, a new inspection was due on or before 12-15-24.”

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

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“Verification of completion of the required training hours was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 10-22-24.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The date on the activity plan in space 1 was dated for 9-16-24 to 9-20-24. A new date of 9-24-24 to 9-27-24 was written over the top of the original date.”

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

Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.

“A child less than one year of age who was visibly upset and crying was left alone in the hallway for an extended time; during this time, his needs were not met.”

Rule Caregiver did not respond at the earliest opportunity to an infant or toddler’s physical and emotional needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Attendance was not completed for the children in space 2 since 9-18-24.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child was handled roughly.

“A staff member was observed picking up a one year old child by one arm.”

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

Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.

“A child less than one year of age was placed in the hallway, away from staff, as a form of discipline when he would not stop crying.”

Rule Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On August 14, 2024, a child less than one year of age was left in the hallway, seated in a small infant seat, in the hallway between spaces 2 and 3. In addition, this same child was left unattended in the hallway during naptime on multiple occasions. Staff members reported leaving children unattended to warm up their lunch when a staff member was not available to cover their lunch break.”

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: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“A child less than one year of age, who was visibly upset, was left alone in the hallway during naptime for the other children. Based on information provided, this was done by the staff because “he would not stop crying.””

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. 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 9-16-24 to 9-20-24.”

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

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Attendance was not recorded for the day of the visit in space 3.”

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

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“A child less than one year of age was observed sleeping in a rocking seat.”

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

“Arrival time was not recorded for one child.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“A bottle of Gatorade was observed on the teacher’s desk in space 1.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Attendance records were not available for the day of the visit.”

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.

“The arrival time was not recorded for a child that arrived during the visit.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“On 7-10-24 and 7-11-24, thirteen children were present in space 3. This space will only accommodate ten children at 25 sq. ft. per child.”

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

A variety of foods were not included in meals and snacks.

“Turkey and cheese sandwiches are served multiple days each week.”

Rule A variety of foods were not included in meals and snacks.. 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.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“Attendance records were not completed in space 2 on 7-12-24.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. 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.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“The staff member in space 3 was observed stepping out of the classroom twice, leaving eight children 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: Aug 1, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 space 3 and one outlet in the hallway outside of space 3 were 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.. 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.

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

“On 7-8-24 to 7-12-24 and on 7-15-24 and 7-17-24, there were not enough staff members working to provide coverage for to meet enhanced staff/child ratio coverage. On 7-10-24 to 7-12-24, the children in spaces 2 and 3 were combined together in space 3; the total number of children present exceeded the enhanced staff/child ratio for two year old children.”

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

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“On 7-17-24, Vienna sausages were served instead of turkey; the substitution was not recorded on the menu posted in the lobby area of the facility.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. 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.

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

“Cheese puffs were planned for afternoon snack on 7-18-24; the owner verified that cheese puffs are served to the children as a snack item.”

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

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.

“Bubble solution, which contained several warnings in addition to “Keep out of the reach of children” was stored on a desk in space 1.”

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

“The surfacing under the play structure measured 2 inches or less, not meeting the requirement of 6 inches of 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: Apr 1, 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.

“A tube of over the counter diaper cream was stored in an unlocked cabinet the bathroom where diapers and pull ups for two year old children are changed. The shelf that the cream was on was 57” from the floor, not five feet as required to be considered out of the reach.”

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

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“The thermometer in the refrigerator in space 1 indicated that the temperature was 50 degrees F.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 1, 2024. 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.

“Iced coffee in a clear cup and a Bojangles cup were observed on the desk in space 1.”

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.. 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 entire administrative action was not posted in an area visible to parents.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 11, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

“The “No Smoking” sign had fallen from the front door and was laying in the flower bed next to the front door.”

Rule Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.. Corrected during the inspection.