Tiaes and Joshua’s Christian Playschool

A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

“Four (4) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that two children’s files did not contain a statement by parent acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy complete with all the required information.”

Rule A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Both personnel and medical files were monitored for two (2) veteran staff members and one (1) new staff member hired in August 2026. It was observed that one (1) veteran staff member was due to complete the two-year renewal of CPR Certification by April 01, 2026 but this did not occur.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Both personnel and medical files were monitored for two (2) veteran staff members and one (1) new staff member hired in August 2026. It was observed that one (1) veteran staff member was due to complete the two-year renewal of First Aid Certification by April 01, 2026 but this did not occur.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“Four (4) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that two children’s files did not contain completed applications including all required information.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 29, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“It was observed that staff member hired in August 2026 did not have documentation on file for having completed the required medical health assessment prior to employment.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Both personnel and medical files were monitored for two (2) veteran staff members and one (1) new staff member hired in August 2026. It was observed that one (1) veteran staff member had documentation on file for having last completed the review of her Emergency Information form on January 01, 2025 and had not updated it annually, as required.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 26, 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.

“It was observed that the personnel files for two (2) veteran staff members employed at the facility for over a year did not contain an annual staff evaluation or a professional development plan.”

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: Sep 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency.

“While monitoring the area of the licensed childcare space utilized by enrolled infants and toddlers it was observed that program’s Emergency Evacuation crib was located at the rear of this space behind another crib and surrounded on the other three sides by two walls and a rocking chair, making it not easily accessible for emergency evacuations.”

Rule Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency.. Corrected during the inspection.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“It was observed that the newest staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed the TB screening prior to employment.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. . While monitoring files for the newest staff member documentation on file for providing a signed and dated statement that she received a job description or documentation on file for reviewing the program’s operational policies.”

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: Sep 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Four (4) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that one child did not have a statement on file by parent acknowledging receipt of the facility’s discipline policy.”

Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“The program’s outdoor learning environment was monitored during today’s visit. A section of the wooden fencing surrounding this area and near the left side of the outdoor learning environment was observed beginning to detach allowing the protruding nails underneath to be exposed and accessible to children. It was also observed that a section of roots attached to a tree adjacent to this was now visible and in the direct path of travel for children playing in that area.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The facility’s Ready to Go File was also monitored during today’s visit and it was observed to not contain the most current enrollment information for children in the program or emergency information for staff.”

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: Sep 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“While monitoring files for the newest staff member, who was observed working directly with children during today’s visit, it was observed she did not have documentation on file for having reviewed the program’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to providing care with children.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

“It was observed that one staff member hired in October 2024 did not have documentation on file for providing a signed and dated statement that she received a job description.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. 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.

“Three (3) staff files were monitored. It was observed that the personnel file for two (2) staff members employed at the facility for over a year did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.”

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: Oct 2, 2025. 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 staff member hired in October 2024 that has contact with children did not have documentation on file for 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency.

“It was observed that there were three (3) non-mobile children under twelve months of age present and there was not a crib or other approved device present to safely evacuate the children in the event of an emergency.”

Rule Non-mobile children were enrolled and the center did not have a crib or other approved device to safely evacuate the children in an emergency.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“While monitoring the licensed childcare space, children under three years of ages were present and it was observed that four (4) children had plastic grocery bags containing personal items being stored in their cubby, accessible to children in care.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“Three (3) staff files were monitored. It was observed that one staff member hired in June 2024 had not completed the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Three (3) staff files were monitored. It was observed that one staff member hired in October 2024 that has contact with children did not have documentation on file for reviewing the program’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“It was observed that one staff member hired in October 2024 that has contact with children did not have documentation on file for reviewing the program’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to providing care with children.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2025. 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.

“Individual written feeding plans were reviewed. It was observed that two (2) children under fifteen months of age had written feeding plans present that did not include the parent’s signature and/or was not dated when received by the center.”

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

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

“Three (3) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that one child’s file was missing a signed and dated statement acknowledging receipt of the NC Summary of Law.”

Rule A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Three (3) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that one child did not have a current had completed permissions to travel out the fence form on file.”

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: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services.

“Three (3) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that two (2) children did not have signed and dated statements on file for the review of the facility’s parent participation policy.”

Rule Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“Three (3) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that one child did not have a copy of their immunization record on file.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Three (3) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that two (2) children did not have completed medical assessments on file.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

“Three (3) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that two (2) children did not have signed and dated statements acknowledging the review or receipt of the facility’s operational policies.”

Rule Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“Three (3) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that two (2) children did not have signed and dated statements on file for the review of the facility’s Tobacco free policy.”

Rule The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.

“Three (3) children’s files were monitored. It was observed that two (2) children did not have signed and dated statements on file for the review of the facility’s Shaken Baby policy.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.