Learning Jungle Ballantyne

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“In space #6, there was an insect repellent present for one child without parent authorization.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“On the preschool playground, there is a sunken place in the surfacing near the climbing structure causing a potential tripping hazard. There is also a hole and two sunken areas in the turf near the playhouse causing potential tripping hazards.”

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

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 space #13 (activity room) there was a gallon size can of paint stored in an unlocked cabinet drawer.”

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.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle).In space #4, there was a trash bag of dirty diapers sitting beside trash can behind the diaper changing table.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). 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.

“Two sample size cans of paint with multiple warnings listed was not in locked storage.”

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.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“During the walk through, an infant was observed awake in a crib. Documentation had not been completed on the time the child was placed in the crib.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 17, 2025. 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.

“Emergency medical care information for five children had not been updated at least 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: Dec 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“One child had two over-the-counter diaper ointments with expired authorization from the parent. Authorization expired September 2025.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

“In space #1, a child three years of age was observed sleeping on a child sized cloth sofa in the book area.”

Rule All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On September 18, 2025, a child four years of age was left unsupervised for approximately five minutes in the bathroom while the Teachers took a group of children outside.”

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

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“A bottle of Benadryl for one child expired June 2025.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“Parent authorization to administer emergency medication expired July 7, 2025.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center’s safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.

“The safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room (space #7).”

Rule The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily.. Corrected during the inspection.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“All classrooms throughout the building had peeling/chipping paint on the walls and windowsills.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, 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: Feb 10, 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.

“In space #9, there were two electrical outlets on the surge protector that were not closed or protected with a safety cover.”

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.

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

“In Spaces 3 and 4 the safety lock was not tight allowing the doors to be opened slightly. The gap created a pinch point accessible to children.”

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

“In Space 3 a small bingo game marker was observed in dramatic play accessible to children. In Space 6 a sheet was observed in a plastic bag on a low shelf.”

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.

A record which required a signature of a staff person or parent was not preserved in a format required in rule.

“A child’s file does not have a parent’s signature, the parent typed their name and it was not in an electronic format accepted.”

Rule A record which required a signature of a staff person or parent was not preserved in a format required in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Space 10, a couch in the dramatic play area was observed torn with a small hole and the inside foam exposed. Space 6 the cabinet doors under the food prep sink are in poor repair, the particle board is water damaged and is rough and splintering at the tops and bottoms of the doors.”

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 2, 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.

“Benadryl and Zyrtec for children with medical action plans, were stored with their emergency medications above 5 feet in Space 3 and not in locked storage.”

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

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.

“While in Space 2, room serving two year olds, foam art products were observed stored accessible to children on the art shelf. Space 1, room serving infants, I observed four foam mirrors with several bite marks on them on the floor accessible to children.”

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.