Precious Little Angels

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 roster was also monitored during today’s visit. It was observed to not be completed and maintained, as required.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child’s physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation.

“Ms. Stewart had a file available for review for all enrolled children. It was observed that two (2) children had incomplete applications on file missing the names and phone numbers of the child’s physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation.”

Rule Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

“Ms. Stewart had a file available for review for all enrolled children. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed. It was observed that three (3) children did not have current permission forms on file for participation in off-premise activities occurring on regular basis.”

Rule For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.

“Four (4) children’s files were reviewed. It was observed that three (3) children did not have current written permission from a parent or guardian to transport the child.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child’s parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.

“It was observed that one child also did not have a signed statement was on file that either a parent, guardian, or full-time custodian received a copy of the Summary of the NC Child Care Law before the child was enrolled in the home.”

Rule Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 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 required information.

“The program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) and Ready to Go File were reviewed. It was also observed that neither contained all the required information.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

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

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan with additional caregivers prior to them caring for children and/or on an annual basis.

“Both and Ready to Go File were reviewed. It was observed that the provider last reviewed the program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) plan on January 29, 2024 with the additional caregiver.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan with additional caregivers prior to them caring for children and/or on an annual basis.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The professional development plan did not include the required information.

“Staff files were reviewed for both Ms. Stewart and the additional caregiver, Ms. McKelvey. It was observed that neither provider had completed an annual professional development plan within the last twelve months, as required.”

Rule The professional development plan did not include the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.

“Ms. Stewart had a file available for review for all enrolled children. Four (4) children’s files were reviewed. It was observed that two (2) children had signed statements regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy on file that did not contain the required information.”

Rule The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“While monitoring the outdoor learning environment a balloon bouquet consisting of four partially inflated balloons and crimped curling ribbons were observed present on the ground on the left side of the deck and accessible to children. It was also observed that there were groupings of dead leaves present on the deck, in the immediate play area for children and electrical cords hanging from the side of the home accessible to children.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“Staff files were reviewed for both Ms. Stewart and the additional caregiver, Ms. McKelvey and it was observed that the last completed Health Questionnaire each had on file was dated February 09, 2023.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“Daily attendance records were monitored, and it was observed that the daily attendance had not been completed for the day.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“Monthly outdoor inspections were monitored for the past twelve months and it was observed all were not completed using a form for Family Child Care Home providers supplied by the Division.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Corrected during the inspection.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“In the entry way and licensed child care space it was observed that both children’s personal items in cubbies and various learning materials on shelves were being stored in plastic bags while children under three years of age were present.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not provide supervision according the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child.

“Operator did not provide supervision according to the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child. On an unknown date, unbeknownst to staff, a school age child engaged in inappropriate activities with another school age child during naptime in the dramatic play area.”

Rule Operator did not provide supervision according the individual age, needs, and capabilities of each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or made available for review.

“It was observed that Ms. McKelvey did not have annual training documentation, annual facility policy review acknowledgements or documentation of completion for Health and Safety trainings available for review.”

Rule Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or 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: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant.

“In the childcare space an infant under 7 months of age was observed sleeping in a pack and play with a blanket and Boppy present.”

Rule Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“Daily attendance records were monitored, and it was observed that the daily attendance had not been completed for the day.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.

“It was observed that one (1) enrolled child did not have a signed statement regarding receipt of the facility’s Shaken Baby policy on file.”

Rule Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“It was observed that one (1) enrolled children did not have a signed statement acknowledging receipt of the facility’s No Smoking policy on file.”

Rule Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding 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: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not retain the safe sleep acknowledgement in the child’s records as long as the child was enrolled.

“It was observed that two (2) children under twelve (12) months of age did not have completed copies of the facility’s customized Infant/Toddler Safe Sleep policy on file.”

Rule Operator did not retain the safe sleep acknowledgement in the child's records as long as the child was enrolled.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“One child under two years of age was observed putting a crayon in her mouth and biting off pieces of the paper.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.

Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.

“An infant under 7 months of age was observed sleeping in a pack and play in the child care space. It was observed that no documentation of safe sleep checks every fifteen (15) minutes had been completed as required.”

Rule Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The facility did not have a Ready to Go file available for review.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

“The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPR) was reviewed, and it was observed the plan did not contain up to date information. The plan was last reviewed and updated by the provider on July 12, 2022.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

“Ms. Stewart has two (2) pet dogs housed onsite. Their vaccination records were monitored and it was observed that one dog did not have an up-to-date vaccination record available for review.”

Rule Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.