David Cox Elementary

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

“Staff A. Hardy did not have a current qualification letter on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A staff member A. Hardy did not complete a criminal background check.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“The Interim Principal, Dr. D. Parker-Tate, did not have a valid qualification letter on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“A air freshener (fragrance plug-in) was in space 1 (#101).”

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, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“A staff member in space 1 (#101) did not have an annual health questionnaire on file.”

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.

“A staff member in space 1 (#101) did not have the Emergency Information Form on file.”

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.

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.

“An outlet cover was uncovered in space 1 (#101) and in space 2 (#102).”

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.

NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met (1/10 with maximum group size 20).

“A classroom, space 3 (#103), had twelve (12) children present with one (1) Lead Teacher.”

Rule NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met (1/10 with maximum group size 20).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“The Interim Principal, Dr. P D. Parker-Tate, did not have a current criminal background check completed prior to employment.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 fire inspection report (April 14, 2026) was not received within one (1) week of the inspection.”

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

Children’s records were not made available for review.

“Files from the 2024-2025 school year were available; no files for 2025-2026 school year.”

Rule Children's records were not 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: Oct 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The shelter-in-place/lockdown drills were not practiced every three (3) months; last drills was practice March 31, 2025; fire drill was conducted June 4, 2025.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Staff (M.D.) and staff (L.M.) did not have a valid letter on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“There were two (2) outlets uncovered in space 101, an outlet uncovered in space 102, and an outlet uncovered in space 107.”

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.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“Fire Drill record was incomplete for the March 2025 Drill.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“The April Menu was not observed posted; only a snack menu was observed posted.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 21, 2025. 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.

“Playground inspections were incomplete for November 2024, December 2024, January-March 2025.”

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: Apr 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The shelter-in-place or lockdown was not practiced every three (3) months; were practiced September 4, 2025, October 1, 2024, November 19, 2024, and March 31, 2025. A drill was not practiced in February 2025.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 21, 2025. 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.

“A Department of Public Instruction Form did not include the names of four (4) new staff (M.S.), (M.D.), (J.A.) and (L.S.); file not available.”

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: Apr 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“A child (K.W.) has a Medical Action Plan on file, and the child did not have the emergency medication was not available.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent 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: Apr 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In Space 102 and 103 a rusted bolt was exposed on the toilet. In Space 102 a locked cabinet would not shut completely allowing a pinch point accessible by children.”

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

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“One (1) child’s file did not include a parent signature on the transportation policy.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 107 a drop cord without safety plugs was accessible to children.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.

“One child did not have the emergency contact information completed on the form available for review in the file.”

Rule Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

“In Space 103 the refrigerator did not have a thermometer”

Rule Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 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.

“The DPI Off-Site Verification Form for Children’s Records classroom lists did not correspond to the number of children enrolled in each classroom. One classroom no longer in use was included with the DPI Off-Site Verification Form.”

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: Oct 1, 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.

“The statement was not included in the Parent Handbook or found on the signature page for Nine (9) children’s files.”

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: Oct 1, 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.

“Five (5) children did not have the policy in the files reviewed.”

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: Oct 1, 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 qualification letter was not on file to review for a CMS substitute teacher (L.S.).”

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

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“A CMS substitute staff member (L.S.) did not have a staff record for review.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A CMS substitute staff member L.S. did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. 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.

“A substitute (Visit Teacher, P.R.) in space 101 did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work.”

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: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Space 107 is not approved child care space, and children were present with staff in space 107.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The number of children present was not within permit capacity.

“The permit capacity for the facility is fifty-four (54) and the total children present was sixty-one (61).”

Rule The number of children present was not within permit capacity.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 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 substitute (Visit Teacher, P.R.) in space 101 did not have a signed acknowledgment with all the required information.”

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: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“CMS Staff (B.G.) in child care space 101 did not have a qualification letter on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 19, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“A record was not available for staff (B.G.) in child care space 101; DPI form incomplete (signature).”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not 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: Mar 19, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Space 107 is not approved child care space.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“One (1) teacher was present with fifteen (15) children present.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A CMS Substitute (B.G.) in child care space 101 did not have Criminal Background Check completed.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 19, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The number of children present was not within permit capacity.

“The permit capacity for the facility is 54 and the total children present was 56.”

Rule The number of children present was not within permit capacity.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 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.

“Staff (T.K.) in child care space 102 did not have a qualification letter on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“A record was not available for staff (T.K.) in space 102.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not 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 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Child care space 107 is not approved.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A CMS Substitute (T.K.) in child care space 102 did not have Criminal Background Check completed.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The number of children present was not within permit capacity.

“The permit capacity for the facility is 54 and the total children present was 56.”

Rule The number of children present was not within permit capacity.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 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.

“CMS Staff (W.W.) in child care space 102 did not have a qualification letter on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“A record was not available for staff (W.W.) in space 102.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not 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: Jan 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Space 107 is not an approved child care space.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A CMS Substitute (W.W.) in child care space 102 did not have Criminal Background Check completed.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Valid qualification letters were not on file for CMS substitute staff (T.W.) and (A.B.).”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“15A NCAC 18A .2832 (2) OUTDOOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND PREMISES: (a) Child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, shall be kept clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. Debris, glass, dilapidated structures, and broken play equipment shall be removed from areas accessible to children. Wells, grease traps, cisterns, and utility equipment shall be made inaccessible to children.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 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.

“Two (2) Lysol spray bottles, one (1) Febreeze Air Freshener, one (1) Microburst Air Neutralizing spray, a bottle of shaving cream, and a staff member’s purse were in unlocked cabinets accessible to children in space 103.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“CMS substitute staff (T.W.) and (A.B.) did not have an available file for review.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not 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: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Child care was provided in unapproved space, space 107.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“The CMS substitutes (T.W.) and (A.B.) in space 102 criminal background checks were not completed.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.