First Baptist Children’s Ministry

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“In space #1L, one infant’s Up & Up Children’s Allergy medication was observed on a shelf above the diaper changing table stored with an emergency medication. In space #5L, a bag of Mucinex sore throat lozenges belonging to a staff member were observed in an unlocked closet accessible to children.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“Parental authorization to transport a child was not obtained from the child’s parent before the school age child was transported by the facility on January 20, 2026.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“Emergency information for one school age child was not on the vehicle when the child was transported to and from school on January 20, 2026.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #6U, the plastic kitchen play sink in the dramatic play activity area was broken with cracked pieces and sharp edges.”

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

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“In space #5L, parental authorization for one child’s Boogie diaper rash spray expired on October 7, 2025. In space #1/2U, parental authorization for one child’s Studio Selection Sports Sunscreen expired on November 30, 2025. The diaper rash spray and the sunscreen were not discarded or returned to the child’s parent within 72 hours.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

“Children’s allergies and special diets were not posted in the kitchen where meals and snacks were prepared.”

Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. 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.

“One staff member, S. Heavner, employed on August 25, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until December 19, 2025.”

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.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“In space #2L, a permission form was not on file for one child’s Aquaphor.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2025. 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 the kitchen, one aerosol can of Pam Canola Oil spray, one aerosol can of Vegalene cooking spray, and two aerosol cans of Great Value Vegetable Oil non-stick cooking spray were observed in an unlocked storage room.”

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.

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 #1L, one bottle was not labeled with the infant’s name or date.”

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.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In space # 6U, permission forms for Blue Lizard sunscreen and Banana Boat Baby sunscreen did not include where to apply the sunscreen or when to apply the sunscreen.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 23, 2025. 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.

“One electrical outlet not in use beside a window was uncovered in space #2L.”

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.

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.

“Small, broken pieces of crayon approximately one-half inch in length were observed in space #4L accessible to children 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.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“On January 31, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 11:00am and not again until 11:30am. On February 14, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 12:45pm and not again until 2:00pm. On February 16, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 12:00pm and not again until 1:00pm. On February 20, 2024, visual sleep checks for one child were documented at 3:30pm and not again until 4:00pm.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In space #1L, one permission form for a child’s Desitin diaper rash cream and one permission form for a child’s Johnson’s Cotton Touch Newborn face and body lotion did not include the name or type of medication. In space #3L, one permission form for a child’s Triple Paste diaper cream did not include the amount to administer.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“In space #2L, one feeding plan was not signed by the child’s parent or guardian.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.

“In space #2L, three feeding plans were not updated to reflect changes to three children’s eating habits.”

Rule The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.