Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home

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

“Required on-going training hours were not completed.”

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: Feb 23, 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 copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not provided to the parents of three (3) children at enrollment.”

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: Feb 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“Aerosol air fresher cans were observed not kept in locked storage in the bathroom and room used by children.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed for the months of March-June 2025.”

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: Aug 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“Monthly fire drills wee not conducted for the months of May and June 2025.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

“Emergency preparedness drills were not completed for the month of June 2025. The last one completed was for March 2025.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill 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: Aug 4, 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 and available for review at the facility for the provider.”

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

Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.

“Upon arrival, the provider was on the porch while the children were inside the home.”

Rule Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 4, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.

“Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan.”

Rule Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

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).

“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. The provider’s qualification letter expired on January 30, 2025.”

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).. Corrected during the inspection.

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 when a two (2) year old child was present.”

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

The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.

“The providers professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.”

Rule The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.. Corrected during the inspection.

When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

“Screen time was was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.”

Rule When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Copy of one (1) child’s health assessment, was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.”

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 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings.

“Operator did not have permission from the parent of one (1) child to walk children off-premises for play or outings.”

Rule Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings.. 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.

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction for one (1) newly enrolled child.”

Rule Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.. 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.

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

“Documentation for Its SIDS training could not be verified during today’s visit.”

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: Sep 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Documentation of the operator’s Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.

“The EPR Plan was not available. This is a repeat violation.”

Rule Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“Daily arrival times for two (2) children present was not completed.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“Lysol in an aerosol dispenser was not kept in locked storage when children were in care.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Documentation of the operator’s Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.

“The EPR Plan was not available.”

Rule Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“Operator’s Health questionnaire was not completed annually.”

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 check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division for the month of February 2024.”

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: Mar 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.

“Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse, Prevention of Infectious Diseases, handling and storage of hazardous materials, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome need to be completed.”

Rule Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 10, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“Two enrolled children did not have a signed receipt stating that they had received a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. This is a repeat violation.”

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: Mar 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill for the month of February 2024.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 18, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.