Precious Blessings Childcare

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.

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.

“In the fall zone areas on the sides and exit of the tall pink slide, only four to five inches of mulch was observed.”

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: May 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“On the playground for preschool children, the caterpillar tunnel had two cracks approximately two inches long on the plastic “tail” end of the caterpillar, accessible to children.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“On the incident report for a child’s injury that occurred on April 8, 2026, the time the parent was notified of the incident and by whom was not recorded on the incident report.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members, Courtney Lauffer, Nealy Woodring, and Kecia Dover, employed on February 16, 2026, were not added to the facilities ABCMS Provider Portal roster.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 2, 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.

“In space #1, a spray bottle of ODO Ban cleaner, a bottle of Equate isopropyl alcohol antiseptic, a staff member’s sunscreen, and a container of Member’s Mark disinfectant wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet on a shelf below a vertical distance of five feet from the floor accessible to children. The lock was hanging on the cabinet door; however, the lock was not securely closed.”

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.

“In space #4, one electrical outlet not in use was uncovered on the wall beside the air conditioning unit.”

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.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“An incident report for a child’s injury occurring on March 9, 2026, did not include first aid given and the time the parent was contacted.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage.

“A matchbook containing several matches was observed in an unlocked drawer beside the oven in the kitchen.”

Rule Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“In space #3, one plastic package of Millie Moon sensitive wipes with safety warnings was observed in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table accessible to a child two years of age. In space #3, one plastic toy bolt measuring approximately one inch in diameter was observed in the dramatic play activity area accessible to a child two years of age.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.

“In space #3, a gross motor activity was not listed on the activity plan for Monday, March 23, 2026.”

Rule The activity plan did not include a daily gross motor activity which may occur indoors and outdoors.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.