Marshall Early Childhood Education Center

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. Six (6) staff were not connected to the facility in the ABCMS Provider Portal.”

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 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“Staff K. Sprouse, hire date 11/12/25 had a Criminal Background Check qualification letter dated 2/27/26, expiring 2/27/31.”

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: Apr 16, 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.

“One (1) container of aerosol sunscreen was found on top of a cabinet, not locked up.”

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.

Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.

“Cots were stored in the bathroom in classroom space 6.”

Rule Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One (1) substitute, rehire date 2/3/25, did not have a current annual staff evaluation or staff development plan on file.”

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: Apr 16, 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.

“The Medication Administration Permission form for one (1) diaper cream in classroom space 4 expired on 3/10/26.”

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: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“The permission to administer one (1) sunscreen in classroom space 4 did not include the date the permission was given by the parent. One (1) diaper cream in classroom space 1 did not have a medication administration permission form signed by the parent.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

“The menu was not posted for 4/7/26, 4/8/26 or 4/9/26”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.. 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 classroom space 6, a container of wipes featuring a suffocation hazard was located on the diaper changing table.”

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.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“Staff K. Sprouse, hire date 11/12/25 had a Criminal Background Check qualification letter dated 2/27/26, expiring 2/27/31.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On 2/27/26 at approximately 7:20am in classroom space 8, a three year old child was hit with a door when a staff member opened it abruptly.”

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: Mar 17, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Five (5) infants were present on 10/10/25. Sleep checks were not documented for any children.”

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: Oct 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Two (2) nails were protruding from a post on the gazebo on playground space 3. One (1) car climber had rust and chipping paint in several areas.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Three (3) bottles for one (1) infant were not labeled with the child’s name and 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.

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.

“The incident report for one (1) child 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

“One (1) child’s file did not contain a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the discipline policy.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.

“One (1) child’s file did not contain a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the discipline policy.”

Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“On playground one (1) four (4) child size chairs had broken seats. A plastic preschool bench had cracked plastic on the legs on playground one (1). The large tree on playground one (1) was covered in mold and the house on playground two (2) also was covered in mold and dirt.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.