Cookie’s Little Palace

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

“Children were allowed to walk around the caregiving space while drinking water from cups.”

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

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

“An approved evacuation plan was not posted inside the facility as required in the fire code requirement 403.5.”

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

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.

“The permission to transport children forms for three children transported by the facility did not include all information.”

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..

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.

“Sleep charts documenting sleep observations for an enrolled infant were not completed for August, September, and October 2026.”

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..

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“A one-year-old child was grouped with children ranging from ages two and three years old in Space 3.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older..

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“A five-month-old infant was observed grouped with children ages ranging from ages one and three years old in Space 1.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older..

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“Meatballs and macaroni were served for lunch; however, these items were not identified on the menu as substitutions for the scheduled foods.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served..

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“Children were not served fruit or vegetables as part of the lunch meal.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs..

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

“A health assessment was not on file for one infant child whose records were reviewed.”

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

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“Documentation of playground inspections for July, August, and September 2026 was not available for review.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements..

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. The fire inspection report dated September 28, 2026, was not submitted to the Division within one week as required.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection..

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

“A thermometer to monitor the internal temperature of the refrigerator was not available.”

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

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“A staff-to-child ratio chart was not posted in the infant classroom.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom..

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The most recent Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan on file was dated February 2023. The plan had not been reviewed and updated annually as required.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current..

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

“Documentation was not provided to verify the vehicle used to transport children received an approved inspection report.”

Rule Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations..

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

“Two active ant piles were observed on the playground. Three holes posing tripping hazards were observed on the playground near the back fence.”

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: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“Based on sign in/out logs reviewed for the month of November 2025, children ranging from aged seven (7) months old to eleven (11) years old were in care for as one group during the same hours by one caregiver from between the dates of November 10, 2025 through November 17, 2025.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Standing water was located on the playground inside of play equipment.”

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

“A plastic bag used to store face masks was located inside of a cubbie.”

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.

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.

“A power strip located under the computer table in the designated child care space 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.

“Paper towels were not available for use in the hallway bathroom.”

Rule Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.. Corrected during the inspection.