Childcare Network #52

A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.

“One NC Pre-K child did not have a medical on file.”

Rule A health assessment was not on file at the NC Pre-K site within 30 days after a child entered the NC Pre-K program or the health assessment was more than 12 months old at the time of program entry.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“One staff member obtained a TB test after they began working at the facility.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

“One NC Pre-K child’s medical stated the child was uncooperative and could not complete the hearing screening.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

“The registration expired January 31, 2026.”

Rule Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 14, 2026. 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.

“Three area rugs monitored in space #2a were monitored with visible stains.”

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: Oct 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Six children, one-year-of-age were monitored in Space #2a without shoes on during their nap period.”

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 9, 2025. 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.

“On June 12, 2025, the Mecklenburg County Environmental Health Department cited the center for the floors in the kitchen in poor repair, which remain in poor repair, with missing floor tiles, grime and crud build up around and under kitchen equipment. No work has been completed with several request submitted from center administrative staff.”

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: Oct 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“Bus # TR-4838 was monitored with a cracked interior dashboard with exposed protective foam and at least eight seats with duct tape over torn upholstered seats.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Two ceiling tiles in the kitchen were monitored in poor condition.”

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: Oct 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.

“Three infant bottles partially completed were not stored properly or remaining milk discarded after infants showed they were finished drinking.”

Rule Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“A four-year-old child was monitored sleeping on their knees during circle time in Space #4. The child’s individual developmental needs were not met.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Corrected during the inspection.

The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.

“Three two-year-old children were transferred to space #6. The materials presented were not developmentally appropriate for two-year-old children.”

Rule The center did not have developmentally appropriate equipment and materials accessible daily.. 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.

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

“The hallway, foyer and adult bathroom flooring was monitored in poor condition with missing portions of flooring and baseboards separating from the walls.”

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: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A roster report was run during the visit and no staff were listed or linked to the facility.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturer’s 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. In space #3, a lamination machine was monitored plugged in, next to the children’s sink.”

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

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

“On December 5, 2024, a sanitation inspection was performed a violation was cited for floors in poor repair. The floors have not been repaired or replaced and are visibly in poor condition with missing pieces, warped and/or missing black rubber baseboards. (all classrooms, restrooms, kitchen and hallway)”

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: Sep 29, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“All classroom, and bathroom walls were monitored stained with rust in parts, peeling paint or just deteriorated.”

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: Jul 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In-service training logs were not completed for each applicable staff.”

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: May 22, 2025. 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.

“There were books in poor repair in several classrooms with torn pages, spines or covers.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

“The fire extinguisher in bus (HDJ-5148) was not secured.”

Rule First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“An incident was not completely logged onto the center’s incident log.”

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

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

“The staff/adult bathroom was monitored in very poor repair. The sink/faucet handles leaked, rust, peeling paint, floors in poor condition.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“There was a child in space #6 who had an epi pen but did not have a permission slip to administer the medication.”

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: May 28, 2025. 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.

“In space #1, glue sticks with small caps were accessible to children under three years of age.”

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.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“Required fall zones were not met with at least six inches of depth of mulch. (toddlers and NC Pre-K)”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The RGTF was not current. Children’s medical action plans were older than one year and there were children’s information maintained in the file who were no longer enrolled.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 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 printed EPR plan maintained with the RTGF was monitored not current. The health consultant’s contact information and the current licensing consultant’s contact information was not correct.”

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: May 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff members CPR expired June 2024 and it has not been renewed.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff members First Aid expired June 2024 and it has not been renewed.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. 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.

“One child did not have current emergency medical information on file.”

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: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.

“There is no shade on the infant/toddler playground. There is a pole for an umbrella, however there is no umbrella.”

Rule Outdoor play area did not provide an area that is shaded.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.

Rule Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.

“A child was upset and told the teacher “My mom is goanna whoop your ass” the teacher walked away from the child in the other direction and as she was walking away, she stated “I get off at 4:30”.”

Rule Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“Three staff did not completed the training within the required time frame.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The mulch on the preschool playground does not have the required measurement of mulch. The is grass growing through the mulch because the mulch is so low.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The bathrooms that the preschool children share have peeling paint in the bathrooms. Ms. Richardson stated that a work order had been submitted.”

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