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All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“The cushions on both seats of the seesaw were ripped and poor repair. The netting on the dramatic playhouse outside was torn causing a large hole.”

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: Feb 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Verification was not on file that fire drills have been practiced since August 8, 2025.”

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: Feb 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

“Two children did not have emergency medical care information updated annually.”

Rule Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.. 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.

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

“A menu was not 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: Feb 25, 2025. 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 EPR plan has not been updated annually.”

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

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“Incident log was not maintained as required.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2024. 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.

“Two cars with small wheels and a small hair clip were observed.”

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.

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.

“Lysol all purpose cleaner was observed hanging on the plexiglass in the kitchen, which was below 5 feet and not locked. Two liquid plug in air fresheners were observed plugged in the bathroom children use during operating hours and in the hallway as you enter the home.”

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 electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.

“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A wax warmer was observed on and hot to touch, stored on the end of the kitchen cabinet by the entrance to the restroom children use during operating hours.”

Rule All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.. Corrected during the inspection.

Balloons were accessible to children.

“Helium filled valentine balloons were observed in the care room.”

Rule Balloons were accessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services.

“The parent parent participation plan does not include all required information found in 10A NCAC 09 .0515(b).”

Rule Center did not have a plan to encourage parent participation and inform them about the program and its services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

“One child’s file, who has been enrolled since 2022, did not have a medical on file.”

Rule Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“You are not maintaining the on-going training log and keeping track of on-going training annually.”

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: Mar 6, 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.

“Two outlets were observed uncovered in the kitchen.”

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.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“You completed all health and safety topic area trainings in June 2018. You completed a few training topics in May 2020, but not all required topics and you completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment last January 23, 2019.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“The operator’s hand cream lotion was on a half door, below 5 feet, as you enter the home/child care space.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. 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.

“I observed items stored in ziplock bags on a low shelf in the hallway as you enter the home, and grocery bags on the floor by the lego table in the kitchen, children were observed sitting and playing near while you changed diapers, assisted with hand washing and prepared lunch.”

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.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“Upon my arrival, the TV was playing a Mickey Mouse Show in the child care room; six children 2 years of age, were present.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“You were required to complete 6.5 hours for the 22-23 annual year, those training slips weren’t available for review today. You needed 10 hours for the 2023-2024 annual year, you had proof of completing 3.5 hours.”

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: Mar 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.

“The fenced in outdoor play yard has a lot of pine needles and leaves on the ground and on equipment. I also observed plastic storage bags that stores the unassembled pole plant holder on the ground.”

Rule The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.