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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.

“Per information provided by the operator, a wedge was placed in a pack-n-play with a sleeping infant.”

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..

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A child’s file did not contain the required health assessment.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“A child’s file did not contain the required immunization records.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), 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: Sep 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The operator’s health questionnaire expired 1/2026.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. 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 checks were not completed for November 2025 and February 2026.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 21, 2026. 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.

“A child’s file did not contain the required parent’s acknowledgement of the shaken baby policy.”

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: Sep 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator’s CPR certification expired 12/2025.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator’s first aid certification expired 12/2025.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three.

“The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was provided for a child under three years of age.”

Rule Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

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: Sep 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance.

“Children’s files did not contain the parent’s acknowledgment for receipt of the operational policies.”

Rule The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 21, 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.

“There are weeds in the outdoor learning environment and other equipment not for children’s use.”

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: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A child’s file did not contain the required health assessment.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.

“An infant’s feeding plan did not contain the parent’s signature.”

Rule Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. 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.

“Children’s files did not contain the requirement parent acknowledgment for receipt of the Shaken Baby policy.”

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: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three.

“The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was not prohibited for a child in care who was under the age of 3.”

Rule Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 was not on file in the home.

“Children’s files did not contain the required parent acknowledgment for receipt of the discipline policy.”

Rule 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 was not on file in the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The visual checks of sleeping infants was not documented every 15 minutes.”

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: Oct 1, 2025. 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 EPR Plan was not available for review during the visit.”

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

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

“A valid qualification letter was not on file for M. Gandy. The current qualification letter expired 2/14/25.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for 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: May 22, 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.

“The outdoor play area has weeds and the grass needs to be cut.”

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: May 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

“The operator did not complete the required ITS-SIDS training every three (3) years. The certification expired 12/22/24.”

Rule Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).

“M. Gandy did not complete and submit required forms to complete a CBC prior to the qualification letter expiring on 2/14/25.”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child’s full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.

“A child’s file did not contain the parent’s signature on the application form.”

Rule Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“Some of the children’s files were missing the required health assessment.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.

“Emergency information, including photographs was not provided for children being transported.”

Rule For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The operator’s health questionnaire was not completed annually.”

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

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.

“The operator needs to complete 7 hours of on-going training.”

Rule Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 14, 2024. 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.

“Children’s transportation permission forms were not complete. Some were missing the parent’s signature and sections c,d and e were not completed.”

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: Oct 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 was not on file in the home.

“Some of the children’s files were missing the required parent acknowledgment of the discipline policy.”

Rule 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 was not on file in the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 10, 2024. 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.

“A child’s file did not contain the signed parent acknowledgement for the summary of the law.”

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: Oct 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The health and safety training did not include all of the required topic areas.

“The topic Recognizing and Responding to suspicions of child maltreatment was last taken on 6/24/19 and was due 6/2024.”

Rule The health and safety training did not include all of the required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 10, 2024. 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.

“There were broken outdoor toys, weeds and overgrown grass in the outdoor learning environment.”

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: Apr 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility’s license in a prominent place in the home.

“A Summary of the Law was not posted in the family childcare home.”

Rule Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted with the facility's license in a prominent place in the home.. Corrected during the inspection.

The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date.

“The sleep chart/visual check documents for February and March 2024 were not available for review.”

Rule The daily schedule, activity plan, infant feeding plan, allergy posting, SIDS Sleep Chart/visual check were not maintained on file for a minimum of 30 days from the revision or replacement date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.