Grainger-Hill Head Start

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

“In Space G6 a closet which contained staff members purses was not locked and a fan was located on top of a shelf not 5 ft off the floor. In Space G4 a glass window is cracked. The kitchen door located in the modular was unlocked. On the 1 and 2 year old playground the underpinning was broken and damaged exposing shard edges. On the 2 and 3 year old playground the black surfacing borders were split causing pinching hazards.”

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: Jun 30, 2026. 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. Staff members T. Brooks and H. Powell did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

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. Staff members T. Brooks and H. Powell did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. 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.

“Power strips in Space G6 and G5 were missing safety plugs.”

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.

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

“A thermometer was not available to determine a temperature of 45 degrees or below.”

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: Jun 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current activity plan was not posted for space G-6.”

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

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

“In space G-7, a foster grandparent had their purse hanging on a chair, accessible to children. In space G-6, a substitute has their purse sitting in a cubby, accessible to children.”

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

“In space G-6, electrical outlets not being used, did not have safety plugs.”

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 child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“D. Humphrey’s employment date was 10/21/2024. The required training was dated for 2/25/2024. The training was not taken within 90 days of employment.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Staff member M. Rosenboro’s employment date was 2/5/24. The required training was completed on 8/2024. The training was not completed within 90 days of employment. Staff member D.Humphrey’s employment date is 10/21/2024. The required training has not been completed for this staff member.”

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 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.