Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“During the walkthrough of the center I observed five (5) OTC creams that were expired.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. 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.

“In space #4, I observed Arm & Hammer handsoap near the sink, accessible to children that says “ keep out of reach of children”.”

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.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“In space #6, I observed one (1) expired medication authorization form.”

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medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization..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

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

“In space #R6, I observed an electrical fan cord accessible to infants.”

Rule Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.. 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.

“In space R5, I observed drops for a fish tank on the counter, not properly stored/ accessible to children. Also, in space R5, the container that holds the sunscreen was broken and not properly locked.”

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.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“In space R1, I observed a torn blue couch. The brown wooden fence on the playground was not in good repair.”

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: May 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.

“In space R3, I observed peeling paint on the blue cubbies, and through out the building, I observed peeling paint on the baseboards of the classrooms. I also observed peeling paint on the handrails on the steps near the preschool classrooms.”

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

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“Three out of seventeen staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation or a staff development plan. (TL, GH, BM)”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child was handled roughly.

“On March 12, 2024, a staff member handled a two-year-old child roughly by pulling the child by the top of their left ear to redirect the child to the bathroom.”

Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

“In space R2, I observed peeling paint on the blue wall. In space R3, I observed missing caulking around the handwashing sink.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows 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: Feb 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.