Kiddie College Preschool

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In space #1, there is a loose door knob on bathroom door. There are loose wooden boards on ramp leading to playground.”

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: May 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified.

“In space #1, a staff member with a provisional criminal background check was supervising children alone.”

Rule An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“In space #1, there was 1 electrical outlet not covered.”

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.

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.

“In space #2, an electrical outlet not covered.”

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.

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.

“There was no documentation on file of a signed acknowledgement for the policy for 2 teachers.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“In space #1, there were 3 infants combined together with 3 children two years and older.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.

“The staff/child ratio for the youngest child was not maintained for the entire group. In space #1, there were 6 children present with 1 teacher. The group of 6 children included 3 infants.”

Rule When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 staff member completed her TB after employment. Her start date is 4/21/2025. Her TB date is 4/24/2025.”

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: May 9, 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.

“In space #1, there were foam blocks accessible to children under 3 years of age.”

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.

The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.

“The alternate person listed on the plan is no longer employed at the facility.”

Rule The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Staff did not provide a safe environment when they witnessed a five year old child climb to the top of a three shelf-bookshelf and a photo was taken by staff.”

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

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

“There is chip paint on the front porch.”

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: Jul 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

“There are loose planks on the front porch. There is one loose plank in the kitchen.”

Rule All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean 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: Jul 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #2, there was no current activity plan posted.”

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

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

“A staff member file did not contain an annual 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: May 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“A new employee documentation of orientation form did not show that 6 hours of training hours were completed within 2 weeks of employment.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.

“In space #1, there was a stain diaper changing pad.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“In space #1, there was an electrical outlet not covered.”

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.