Hickory Grove After School Enrichment Program

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had two (2) life-saving medications present but neither had a complete Permission to Administer form on file including all required information.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information..

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that did not have a complete Medical Action Plan on file including all required information.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional..

Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child’s needs are met.

“Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that expired on April 30, 2026.”

Rule Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that did not have a complete Permission to Administer form on file including all required information.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had life-saving medication present that did not have a complete Medical Action Plan on file including all required information.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 #2, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol disinfectant spray was observed being stored in a black lockbox on top of the cubbies with a padlock-style lock attached but not secured.”

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.

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 last approved fire inspection was conducted on March 14, 2025 but this information was not forwarded to a representative from the Division within seven (7) days, as required.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. 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 #1 a First Aid Kit containing eight (8) antiseptic wipes, one (1) ice pack and six (6) packets of ointment each with the warning Keep out of the Reach of Children printed on the label and accompanied by other warnings was observed being stored in the top unlocked drawer of a storage shelf.”

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.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The program’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was monitored. It was observed that the plan had not been updated annually or when information changes, as required.”

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: Nov 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Emergency medication was monitored. It was observed that one child had medication present for a chronic medical condition and the permission to administer medication form for that medication expired in January 2024”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“It was observed that menus posted in both classrooms and on an ASEP information bulletin board located in the hallway adjacent to ASEP classrooms were dated May 2024.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.