Banana-Rama Day Care

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“Three (3) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that two (2) veteran staff members did not have documentation on file for having completed all the required Health and Safety training topics as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“It was observed that one (1) staff member hired in June 2025 and has contact with children did not have complete documentation on file of receiving at least 16 hours of orientation within first 6 weeks.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

“Files for the four (4) children currently enrolled in the program were monitored today. It was observed that two (2) children did not have documentation on file that either the child’s parent or caregiver had reviewed/received information on the program’s parent participation plan either on or before the child’s first day of attendance.”

Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 a First Aid kit containing one (1) ice pack, three (3) packets of medicated ointment and seven (7) packets of medicated oral tablets all labeled with the warning ‘Keep out of the Reach of Children’ and accompanied by other warnings was observed being stored on a counter.”

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.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Mr. Hill, the program’s volunteer was observed twice being left alone, supervising the children.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 11, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Ready to Go File were reviewed. It was observed that the program’s Ready to Go File had not been updated, as required.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 11, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A written statement from each child’s parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

“Four (4) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that four (4) child did not have completed permission forms for off premise activities, as required.”

Rule A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“Staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that Mr. Monroe did not have a file available for review.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that neither Ms. Hill-Monroe or Ms. Hill had an updated annual health questionnaire on file.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that neither Ms. Hill-Monroe or Ms. Hill had an updated annual emergency information form on file.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that neither Ms. Hill-Monroe or Ms. Hill had a current staff development plan or annual staff evaluation 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: Jun 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

“Four (4) children’s files were monitored today and it was observed that three (3) children did not have documentation of receiving annual reviews of their emergency information by either a parent or caregiver, as required.”

Rule Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

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: Jun 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“Two (2) staff files were reviewed during today’s visit. It was observed that neither Ms. Hill-Monroe or Ms. Hill had documentation of completing the annual review of the facility’s Emergency Medical Care Plan, as required.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and Ready to Go File were reviewed. It was observed that the program’s Ready to Go File had not been updated, as required.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.