Childcare Network #246

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

“An activity plan was not available in space 9.”

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

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

“A daily schedule was not posted in space 7.”

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

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

“Staff purses or backpacks were observed stored on low shelves in closets in spaces 7, 8, and 11. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(g) which states: Purses and other personal effects belonging to child care center employees shall be kept inaccessible to children and shall be stored in accordance with this Rule, as applicable.”

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

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.

“In space 5, liquid White Out was stored on the counter and Sulfur 8 Hair Detangler was stored in an unlocked top cabinet. Bath and Body Works scented mist, which contained a flammable warning, was stored on a shelf near the door in space 9.”

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.

“An infant was observed sleeping on a boppy pillow on the floor rather than in a crib as required.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. 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 was not covered or in use in the power strip located above the refrigerator in space 6. One outlet was not covered or in use in the charger plugged in above the counter in space 7.”

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.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“In space 6, six bottles were not labeled with the child’s name or dated and three additional bottles were not dated.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A thermometer was not available in the refrigerator in space 8.”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Corrected during the inspection.

The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

“Verification of a dental screening was not available in one of the files for a child enrolled in the NC Pre-K program.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a dental screening..

The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

“Verification of a hearing screening was not available in one of the files for a child enrolled in the NC Pre-K program.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a hearing screening..

The health assessment did not include a vision screening.

“Verification of a vision screening was not available in one of the files for a child enrolled in the NC Pre-K program.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a vision screening..

Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours.

“On 4-30-26, the breakfast and lunch meals were 4 to 4.5 hours apart.”

Rule Children were not provided a meal or snack a minimum of every four hours.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“More than fie children are routinely present in space during between 6:30 and 7:10 am. In addition, as many as twelve children, including children less than one year of age, are present in this same classroom with two staff members before the group is divided.”

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: May 21, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“A vegetable was not served with the lunch meal on 4-30-26.”

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 21, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Unsafe conditions were observed in the building while children were in care, including dried human waste around a floor drain in the kitchen and improperly disinfected floors in classrooms and hallways where toilets overflowed.”

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: May 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Floors in the classrooms were not properly disinfected following multiple toilets overflowing in the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2824(b), which states: Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Dried human waste from the floor drain under the oven was observed in the kitchen. Water from underneath the vinyl floor planks was observed coming back up where the planks met; this water was present on the floor from overflowing toilets. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a), which states: In child care centers, floors and floor coverings in food preparation, food storage, utensil washing, toilet rooms, and laundry areas shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material and shall be kept clean and in good repair.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 15, 2026. 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.

“Kitchen door was propped open and the key for the chemical storage closet was stored in the lock.”

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: May 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.

“On 2-13-25, a five year old male child was released to an individual not listed on his application.”

Rule A child was released to an individual that was not listed on the application.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Verification of orientation was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 1-14-25.”

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: Mar 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.

“Written procedures for arrival and departure were not followed as identification was not requested for an individual who picked up a child on 2-13-25.”

Rule Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A staff member’s purse and bag were stored in an unlocked closet in space 4. 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.

“An open bottle of disinfecting solution, which includes bleach, was located on top of a changing table in space 12.”

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.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“The application was not fully completed in twelve of the nineteen 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: Dec 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“An epi-pen was not in the original labeled container. The epi-pen was also not accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from a prescribing physician or other health care professional.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A four year old child was able to leave the playground area because the gates were not secured.”

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: Nov 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.

“The HVAC unit gate was open and unsecured, making it accessible to children.”

Rule Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 10, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A four year old child ran out of the playground gate to an apartment complex next door to the facility.”

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: Nov 14, 2024. 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. One staff member did not complete certification in CPR before it expired on September 1, 2024.”

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: Sep 26, 2024. 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. One staff member did not complete certification in First Aid before it expired on September 1, 2024.”

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: Sep 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A child, two years of age, was left unsupervised on the outdoor playground for approximately 10-12 minutes.”

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: Jun 26, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.

“Despite the child showing signs of injury, the staff member failed to notify administrators for approximately five (5) hours after the child was injured.”

Rule Center staff did not follow the EMC plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A staff member sat on a bench that was not in close proximity to where the children were playing, sat with her back towards several children while on the playground, did not move around the outdoor environment, and did not engage with the children while playing.”

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: Jul 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The staff member failed to respond to and walked away from a child that was visibly upset. In addition, the staff member aggressively threw a toy that children were playing with across the playground after a dispute between the children.”

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: Jul 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.