Kids Castle II

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.

“Febreeze was stored on the cubbies rather than in locked storage.”

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.

Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

“The last posted activity plan was from October 2025.”

Rule Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 11, 2025. 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.

“Of the seven (7) children’s files review, none had signed statement of receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy.”

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: Jul 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

“A child did not have a signed and dated statement of the discipline policy on file.”

Rule Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 7, 2025. 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 attendance records were not completed for August, September, October, November, and December. This was a repeat violation.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“Activity plans were not completed for August, September, October, November, a December. This was a repeat violation.”

Rule The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages 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: Dec 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One child’s health assessment was not on file.”

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

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“One child’s immunization records were not on file.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“An outdoor inspection was not completed for the month of June 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: Jul 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.

“A professional development plan was not available for the provider and substitute.”

Rule Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 12, 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.

“Charles McIntyre, Substitute, did not retake the health and safety trainings since he intially completed them in June 2018.”

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: Jul 12, 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.

“Attendance records were not available for review.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.

“Two bottles of Clorox wipes and one bottle of Clorox spray were stored above the refrigerator instead of being locked up.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Records were not made available for review.

“Records for three of the seven enrolled children were not located and made available for the consultant’s review.”

Rule Records were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“A monthly fire drill was not documented for May and June 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: Jul 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages of children in care.

“An activity plan was not available for review for the week og July 01 - July 05, 2024.”

Rule The written schedule and/or activity plan did not show blocks of time that was developmentally appropriate to the ages 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: Jul 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.