Little Hedgepeth Child Development Center

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“Activity plan was dated April 2026.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. 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.

“The kitchen door was unlocked and open. Dawn dish detergent was among some of the items in the kitchen.”

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.

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

“(omit posting for centers located in a residence)”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child’s parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.

“(omit posting for centers located in a residence).Feeding plan has not been updated that the child is eating table food. Child has now become 15 months.”

Rule An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted.. Corrected during the inspection.

Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.

“There were only two balls and four trucks were on the playground.”

Rule Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. 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.

“Staff cups were not labeled.”

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.

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 last fire inspection was completed in March 2025.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. children were served fruit, corndog, fries , and milk instead of chicken sliders, tater tots, apple sauce, and millk.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“Childs M.A.P. for has not been updated since before 2020.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“Plan posted in the infant room was January(December had a line through the word).”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 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.

“Space three(twos)had an uncovered outlet in the dramatic play,”

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.

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.

“Several children files have not been updated since 2023.”

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: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“Fire drills were practiced monthly, there was incomplete/missing information.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“Menu for May was posted, but the Wednesday meal posted was for ranch chicken and potatoes casserole with vegetables, orange slices and milk. Children were served beef stew with vegetables, rice, peaches, and milk.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. in space 1(four year old class) had several spaces on the wall with peeled paint. (near hand prints and dramatic play).”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

“Teacher assisted with feeding toddlers table food, picked up another child’s bottle, then placed another child in the crib and went back to assisted children with eating.”

Rule Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“The last fire drill was conducted 12/05/2024.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.

“The teachers lounge/closet was unlocked, styrofam cup was preseent.”

Rule Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“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 three (Toddlers), there were trash bags undeer the sink behind the changing table.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). 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 three plastic was covering each pair of scissors that were in the art area. In space five there was plastic covering diapers and a poster board. All plastic were in reach of children.”

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.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. menu stated nutri-grain bars and milk, and children were served crackers and cheese with juice.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.

“The license was placed on a desk in the foyer behind a container holding pamphlets.”

Rule The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.. Corrected during the inspection.