St. Stephen’s Loving Daycare Center #1

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“A valid qualification letter was not on file for four staff members.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. 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.

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 for the date of issuance).

“Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, four staff members did not complete and submit required forms to update the criminal background check.”

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 for the date of issuance).. 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.

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 for the date of issuance).

“Prior to the expiration dates of the qualification letters dated January 20, 2025 and January 17, 2025, two staff members did not complete and submit required forms to obtain a current qualification letter. However, valid qualification letters dated March 4, 2025 and February 4, 2025 were available to review.”

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 for the date of issuance).. Corrected during the inspection.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“A current activity plan was not posted in space two.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“Recognizing and responding to suspicion of child maltreatment was not completed within five years of completing the previous training.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Corrected during the inspection.