Childcare Network #247

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.

“Disinfecting wipes were stored on top of a low table in the staff lounge. The door to the lounge was locked; however, the key 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.. 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.

“Four outlets in a surge protector were not covered or in use in the staff lounge. The door to the lounge was locked; however, the key was stored in the lock.”

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 health assessment did not include a dental screening.

“Verification of a dental screen was not available in the files reviewed for two of the children enrolled in the NC Pre-K Program.”

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

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“Verification that the policy was provided to a parent was not available in one child’s file.”

Rule The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction..

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. First Aid was not completed within the required timeframe by one staff member with a hire date of 2-24-26.”

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: Jun 9, 2026. 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. First Aid was not completed within the required timeframe by one staff member with a hire date of 2-24-26.”

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: Jun 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.

“Staff could not wash the children’s hands following diaper changes on 4-8-25 due to a septic issue. Hand sanitizer was used in lieu of hand washing following diaper changes.”

Rule A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On 4-8-25, the toilets in the facility could not be flushed, thus human waste and used toilet paper was present in each toilet. Children had to use the rest room over the waste of other children. A toilet containing waste overflowed while a child was using the restroom.”

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: Apr 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The septic system was inoperable, which prevented the removal of human waste from the toilets in the facility. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2829, which states: In child care centers, all wastewater originating from the child care center shall be disposed of using a publicly operated sewage treatment system or an individual sewage disposal system that meets the requirements of the rules at Section .1900 of this Subchapter.”

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: Apr 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

“Staff could not wash their hands following diaper changes on 4-8-25 due to a septic issue. Hand sanitizer was used in lieu of hand washing following diaper changes.”

Rule All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“Children could not wash their hands on 4-8-25 as required due to a septic issue. Hand sanitizer was used in lieu of hand washing.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

“Staff could not wash their hands as required on 4-8-25 due to a septic issue. Hand sanitizer was used in lieu of hand washing.”

Rule Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 23, 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 3A was dated for 12-2-24 to 12-6-24.”

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 the speech therapist that was observed working independently with a two year old child. The therapist and the child were observed in the hallway outside of space 6.”

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: Dec 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“The application was not fully completed in four of the eleven 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 18, 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.

“Two outlets in space 2 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“An annual evaluation conducted within the last year was not on file for one staff member.”

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 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.