Kidville-Kovar Child Development Center

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. Six (6) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired in April 2026 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing age-appropriate CPR from an approved training agency.”

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: Oct 6, 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. Six (6) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired in April 2026 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing age-appropriate First Aid from an approved training agency.”

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: Oct 6, 2026. 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.

“Seven (7) children’s files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) child had a medical assessment on file that did not include all the required information.”

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 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Seven (7) children’s files were monitored today. It was observed that two (2) children did not have receipt statements on file from parents pertaining to the facility’s discipline policy including the child’s name and date of enrollment.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 3, 2026. 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.

“Six (6) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired in May 2026 did not have documentation on file for completing the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.”

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: Sep 8, 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.

“In the outdoor learning environment utilized by School-Aged children a chain attached to a basketball goal and a stationary piece of gross motor equipment were both observed to have visible rusting.”

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 5, 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.

“Six (6) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired in May 2026 did not have documentation on file for reviewing the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy prior to providing care.”

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: Sep 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. The program’s ABCMS CBC roster was reviewed today. It was observed that the program only had two (2) of its current fourteen (14) employees listed.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In Space #3 eight (8) books were observed present in the Library Center with torn pages and missing covers. It was also observed that two (2) broken road signs, two (2) broken cars and five (5) red, foam blocks with visible teeth impressions were observed present and accessible to children in the Block Center.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In Space #3 children were observed present, but the classroom’s post daily attendance had not been completed to reflect the current number of children in care.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Four (4) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) veteran staff member did not have documentation of completing an annual staff evaluation on file, as required.”

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 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Both Emergency and over-the-counter medication was monitored. It was observed that one (1) child currently enrolled in the Infant classroom had prescription diaper cream present not accompanied by the required, completed forms.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 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.

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.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“Both Emergency and over-the-counter medication was monitored. It was observed that one (1) child currently enrolled in the Infant classroom had prescription diaper cream present not stored in its original container.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician 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: Sep 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“Four (4) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) veteran staff member did not have documentation of completing ten (10) annual training hours on file, as required.”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The center provides transportation. One white minibus and one blue van were monitored. Each was observed not having the correct registration on board.”

Rule Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 facility’s last approved, annual Fire Inspection was conducted on April 01, 2025. However, this information was not forwarded to a representative from the Division within seven days of completion, as required.”

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

Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.

“In Space #1 medication was monitored. It was observed that one child had two (2) medications present that did not have the required completed paperwork accessible or on file for review.”

Rule Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In the hallway adjacent to this space three (3) insulated water coolers were observed being stored in the path of travel of an Emergency Evacuation crib being stored near an exit for use during emergency procedures.”

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

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that the vinyl siding on the building along the main wall was broken and chipped along the bottom.”

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: Oct 11, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“In Space #5 chipped paint was observed on various walls in the classroom and accessible to children.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In Space #3 two (2) plastic bins containing toys were observed broken with visible cracks and missing pieces of the plastic along the top edges of the bins. It was also observed that several red, foam blocks in the Block Center had visible teeth impressions and were accessible to children.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. 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 #1 eight children between the ages of one year of age and two years of age were in attendance. It was observed that there were five (5) paper blocks with visible wear and torn pieces present in the Block Center and accessible to these children. It was also observed that plastic grocery bags were being stored less than five feet from the floor in a bin on the side of the classroom’s 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.

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

“In Space #6 it was observed that an Infant listed on the school’s allergy list had a Medical Action Plan present that listed two emergency medications but there were no emergency medication was onsite.”

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: Jun 18, 2024. 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. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired on December 07, 2023 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing either a CPR course from a training organization approved by the Division within the first 90 days of employment, as required.”

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: Jun 26, 2024. 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. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired on December 07, 2023 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing a First Aid course from a training organization approved by the Division within the first 90 days of employment, as required.”

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: Jun 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

“It was observed in Space #1 that a Toddler with emergency medication and a permission to administer form present did not have a current Medical Action Plan on file. In Space #2 it was observed that one School-aged child with a chronic medical condition or allergy listed on the school’s posted allergy list had emergency medication present but did not have a current Medical Action Plan on file.”

Rule Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In Space #2 it was observed that one School-aged child with a chronic medical condition or allergy listed on the school’s posted allergy list had a permission to administer form on file for that medication expired in February 2023.”

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: Jun 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Monthly outdoor playground inspections for the last twelve months were reviewed, and it was observed that no outdoor playground inspection had been conducted in November 2023, as required.”

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

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“Emergency drills (shelter-in-place/lockdown) were reviewed, and it was observed that two prior emergency drills had occurred at four-month intervals instead of the required three-month intervals.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

“It was observed in Space #1 that a Toddler listed on the school’s posted allergy list for a cheese allergy had emergency medication and a permission to administer form present but it was for a nut allergy that was not listed on the allergy list.”

Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Corrected during the inspection.