Kiddie Academy of Steele Creek

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

“Two (2) staff members did not signed documentation of receiving personnel and operational policies.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“One (1) new staff members first two (2) weeks of orientation was not documented.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“An energy drink was observed in space one (1).”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time.

“A staff member placed a blanket over a three-year-old child’s head when covering them up during nap time.”

Rule A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“On multiple occasions, three staff members yelled at or spoke to three-year-old children in a harsh tone. Additionally, these staff members threatened to send children to other classrooms as a form of discipline. In addition, two staff members got into a three-year-old child’s face in an intimidating manner as a means of discipline.”

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.

“A staff member prevented a three-year-old child from exiting a bathroom by holding the door closed and standing in front of the door.”

Rule Children were disciplined by leaving them alone in a room separated from staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A staff member spent an extended period of time on the telephone while three-year-old children were awake, resulting in inadequate supervision. During this time, children were observed putting objects in their mouths and engaging in activities off of their cots without appropriate staff oversight. Additionally, while the same staff member was engaged in an extended personal conversation with a parent, a three-year-old child bit another three-year-old child.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.

“Staff used candy as a bribe for three-year-old children’s behavior. Staff members provided a candy treat for some three-year-old children based on their behavior but did not provide it for all the children.”

Rule Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. 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.

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.

“A staff member added sugar to three-year-old children’s food in an effort to encourage them to eat it.”

Rule Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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. One new staff member did not have verification on file that CPR was completed through an approved agency.”

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: May 21, 2025. 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. One new staff member did not have verification on file that First Aid was completed through an approved agency.”

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

Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

“In space #4, the diaper changing surface was cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected however, the disinfectant did not remain on the surface for at least two minutes or allowed to air dry as required. The disinfectant was wipe immediately after it was sprayed on the surface.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“Authorization to administer an over the counter Aveeno baby cream expired April 30, 2025.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 facility’s last fire inspection was conducted April 18, 2024.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 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.

“In space #7 paint was peeling on the wall.”

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

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

“A red backpack with an EPI pen inside was laying on a top of a toy box and not stored at least five feet or on the teacher.”

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

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“In space #2 one feeding schedules was not signed.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Corrected during the inspection.