God’s Lil Creations, LLC

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. During today’s visit an attempt was made to review the program’s CBC roster via ABCMS. However, there was no information accessible for review.”

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: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“It was observed that the provider had a current lesson plan accessible for the three-year-old present not for either the Two-year-old present or the Four-year-old present.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“It was observed that one child with an enrollment date in October 2025 had an application on file that did not include all the required information pertaining to a child’s fears, healthcare needs or the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.”

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: Feb 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Documentation of staff’s on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.

“Annual training hours were also monitored for each staff member. It was observed that although each caregiver had obtained the required number of on-going training hours to remain compliant this information was not documented on the required form.”

Rule Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 19, 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 neither Ms. McBrayer nor any additional caregiver had documentation on file for having completed either an annual Professional Development Plan or Staff Evaluation within the past twelve (12) months, 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: Feb 19, 2026. 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.

“In the licensed childcare space, a child under three years of age was observed present, it was also observed that various art materials including cotton balls, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, clothes pins and adhesive collage pieces each stored in either a plastic bag or wrapper were on a shelf accessible to 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.

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

“The Ready to Go File was reviewed. It was observed that the facility’s Ready to Go file had not been updated with the facility’s current staff information or currently enrolled children’s information, 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: Feb 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed. It was observed that facility’s EPR did not include all required and current information, as required.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 19, 2026. 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.

“Three staff files were monitored during today’s visit. It was observed that all three staff members were due to complete annual Health Questionnaires by January 07, 2025 but this did not occur until January 28, 2025.”

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.

“Three staff files were monitored during today’s visit. It was observed that all three staff members were due to complete annual Emergency Information forms by January 07, 2025 but this did not occur until January 28, 2025.”

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.

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

“While monitoring the outdoor learning environment rust was observed present on both the inner gate of the playground and on some of the metal bolts of the five-seat riding structure located in middle of the active play area. It was also observed that the geofabric underneath the loose surfacing material was exposed in several areas creating a tripping hazard for children.”

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

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

“While monitoring the outdoor learning environment an Eveready D sized battery and a medium-sized light fixture were each observed present on the ground in the active play area and accessible to children.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“While monitoring the outdoor learning environment it was observed that rubberized mulch on the playground was measuring at three (3) inches in various areas instead of the required six (6) inches.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. 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.

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

“The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed, and it was observed that facility’s Ready to Go file had not been updated with the facility’s current staff or currently enrolled children’s information, 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: Feb 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 childcare space a bottle of hand sanitizer with the warning Keep Out of the Reach of Children accompanied by other warnings was observed being stored on a shelf.”

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.

All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.A personnel file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for completing new hire orientation within the first six weeks of employment including the review of the facility’s Emergency Preparedness and Readiness Plan.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 28, 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.

“A file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed an initial health questionnaire.”

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

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“The program’s daily attendance was reviewed and it was observed that neither the program’s sign-in/sign-out sheet or the attendance had been completed. I”

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

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.

“A file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that this staff member did not have a medical file available for review containing a current, dated health assessment.”

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: Oct 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.

“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Three (3) veteran staff files were monitored for current Criminal Background Checks and specialized training using the most recently updated Staff and Training Worksheet. It was observed that all three staff members were due to renew their ITS-SIDS prior to May 27, 2024 but this had not occurred, as required.”

Rule Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 28, 2024. 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.

“A file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed a current emergency information form.”

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 a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

“A personnel file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for having received her job description and documentation of having reviewed the facility’s personnel/operational policies.”

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 28, 2024. 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.

“A personnel file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for completing new hire orientation within the first six weeks of employment as required.”

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 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for completing a current TB test/screening.”

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: Oct 28, 2024. 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.

“A personnel file was reviewed for one (1) new staff member hired on August 12, 2024. It was observed that the staff member did not have documentation on file for completing new hire orientation within the first six weeks of employment including the review of the facility’s shaken baby policy prior to caring for 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 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.

“A current lesson plan was posted and Ms. McBrayer shared that she is no longer utilizing the Mother Goose curriculum but is instead implementing the Funshine Express curriculum. Funshine Express Curriculum is not approved by DCDEE.”

Rule A Four- or Five- Star program serving four year old children was not implementing an approved curriculum.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“A preschool child was observed being supervised by a therapist that did not have a current CBC on file at the program.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In the licensed child care space it was observed that the top door of a three door cabinet was loose and missing screws in one of its two hinges.”

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: Mar 4, 2024. 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.

“It was observed that two (2) children did not have a signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment on file.”

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: Mar 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.

“It was observed that two staff members had recently updated Health Care Assessments dated February 02, 2024 on file but they did not meet the requirements, as the physicians on each had checked the boxes indicating that in their opinion the applicant was not emotionally and physically capable to care for children on a daily basis. I asked if prior medical assessments were available for review and Ms. McBrayer stated that she had discarded them.”

Rule The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 4, 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 the required information.

“There was no Ready to Go File available to be monitored.”

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: Mar 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The Emergency Response Plan was reviewed and found to contain contact information for the program’s previous child care consultant and outdated enrollment information.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“It was observed in the childcare space that there was no curriculum information or current activity plan posted in the classroom.”

Rule A current schedule 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: Nov 13, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 bathroom was monitored it was observed that one bottle of Microban disinfectant with multiple warnings was stored in an unlocked cabinet.”

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.

“It was observed that four preschool children were left unattended with someone that is not a staff member or additional caregiver.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The outdoor playground inspections were reviewed and it was observed that ten of the last twelve inspections were conducted by a person that had not completed the Playground Safety training.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 13, 2023. 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.

“In the childcare space a plastic grocery bag was observed stored on one of the shelves with toys and other classroom materials.”

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.