Childcare Network #248

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

“The activity plan in space 7 was dated for 10-5-26 to 10-9-26.”

Rule A current activity plan 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 or on the floor in unlocked closets in spaces 15 and 18. 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.. 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.

“A Magic Eraser was stored in an unlocked top cabinet and a variety of cleaning products, including products in aerosol cans, were stored in the unlocked closets in space 15. A Magic Eraser was stored on top of the paper towel dispenser in space 16 and an aerosol can of disinfecting spray was stored in an unlocked closet in space 17.”

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.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“Immunization records were not available in three of the children’s files reviewed.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission..

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.

“Out outlet above the counter was not covered or in use in space 2.”

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.

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

“A completed health assessment was not available in three of the children’s files.”

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

The health assessment did not include a dental screening.

“Verification of a dental screening was not available in two of the files reviewed for 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 five of the children’s files.”

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

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

“A staff member engaged in a physical tug of war over a toy with a four year old child. This same staff member was observed grabbing a child by their shirt on more than one occasion.”

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“A staff member yelled at a four year old.”

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. 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 staff member made culturally insensitive statements to 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: Oct 5, 2026. 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.

“Two Magic Erasers were stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 5.”

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.

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 2-28-25; therefore, a new inspection was due on or before 2-28-26.”

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: Jun 5, 2026. 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.

“A Diet Coke was observed on the counter in space 4.”

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.

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

“Eleven children, one two year old child and ten three year old children were present with one staff member in space 2. Eleven three year old children were present with one staff member in space 8. Fourteen children, eleven four year old children and three five year old children, were present with one staff member in space 14.”

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: Oct 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Twelve (12) four year old children, all enrolled in the NC Pre-K program, were present with one staff member in space 18. This is a violation of a requirement in 10A NCAC 09 .3009, which states: The classroom shall not exceed a maximum staff-to-child ratio of one to 10 with a maximum class size of 20 children, with at least one teacher and one teacher assistant per classroom.”

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

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

“Fifteen (15) two year old children were present in space 6 with one staff member. Twelve (12) three year old children were present with one staff member in space 2 and twelve (12) three year old children were present with one staff member in space 8.”

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

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

“A top cabinet door in space 6 was not securely mounted as the screws in the bottom hinge were missing.”

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 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“The application was not fully completed in eight of the twenty five children’s records 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 17, 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. Three staff members who have been employed more than 90 days have not obtained CPR certification. Two additional staff members obtained the certification more than 90 days after hire.”

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: Mar 25, 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. Three staff members who have been employed more than 90 days have not obtained First Aid certification. Two additional staff members obtained the certification more than 90 days after hire.”

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: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.