The Kiddie Cottage, LLC

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“Two (2) epi pens in space 9 (arctic) has emergency medical care plans but did not have medication permission forms.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. 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.

“Hand sanitizer and a bottle of conditioner were stored in a low, unlocked cabinet in space 11 (ocean).”

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.. 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.

“Seven (7) staff need an annual staff evaluation.”

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: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“Upon arrival, a child one year of age, in space 4 (yellow) did not have his hands washed before sitting down for morning snack.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Two (2) diaper creams in space 8 (jungle) were not discarded or returned to the parents after the course of the treatment.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“Two (2) new staff members did not have a medical report on file.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“Plastic bags were stored on low shelves and drawers in space 8 (jungle) where children 2 years of age were present.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“Orgel was observed in space 3 (orange) without a permission form from the parent(s). In addition, an epi-pen in space 10 (space) had an emergency action plan but did not have written permission form from the parent(s).”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“The climbing structure on playground 3 is placed over 2-3 inches of mulch rather than the required 6 inches.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. 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.

“The exterior doors in space 3 (orange) and space 12 (desert) are rusting.”

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: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Documentation of staff’s education, training, and experience was not on file.

“A staff member who was rehired July 21, 2025, did not have her education, training, and experience completed on her application.”

Rule Documentation of staff's education, training, and experience 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: Sep 16, 2025. 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.

“Six (6) staff did not have an annual staff evaluation on file.”

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: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“Staff members hired 8/6/25 and 8/11/25 have not completed two weeks of orientation. In addition, a staff member hired 3/21/25 and a staff member hired 4/1/25 who completed their 6 weeks of orientation did not complete six clock hours of training in the required topics within their first two weeks.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“A child’s bottle in space 3 (orange) was not labeled with the child’s name, and the date.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“Staff members hired 6/16/25, 7/21/25, and 7/3/25 have not completed 16 hours of orientation.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“Plastic zip lock bags were stored in a low cabinet in space 8 (jungle) rather than a minimum of 5 feet out of reach as required for children under the age of 3.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“The EMC plan has not been reviewed with all staff.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff members CPR certification expired February 2025.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. A staff members First Aid certification expired February 2025.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age 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: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“A child’s file did not have a signed statement of receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“Although a medication was not administered, an Epi-Pen in space 7 (farm) expired July 2024.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“The surfacing on playground 1 (preschool and school age playground) did not have protective surfacing. There is a mixture of decomposed mulch, sand, and pine straw.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“Five (5) of the nine (9) children’s files monitored did not have unique behaviors included.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 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.

“Twelve (12) staff did not have a current annual staff evaluation on file and two (2) staff did not have a current staff development plan on file.”

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: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A staff member who completed her Health & Safety Trainings in February 1, 2019 needs to renew her Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“Playground inspections were not completed for March, April, May and June of 2024.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All children’s records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.

“Administration failed to retained a copy of a field trip permission form from June 13, 2024, as required. Administration failed to retain a copy of a field trip permission form for a seven-year-old child from June 13, 2024, as required.”

Rule All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

“Administration failed to send a copy of an incident report within seven days after an eight-year-old child broke their arm while on a field trip on June 13, 2024, requiring medical attention.”

Rule An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.

“On June 13, 2024, staff members allowed school-aged children to engage in an activity at a different location of the park during a field trip which was not included on the permission form which resulted in a seven-year-old child breaking their arm.”

Rule Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“On August 2, 2024 a staff member cared for 18 children, 3 years of age and older in space 10 for 5 minutes before calling for help.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Program records were not retained for the required timeframe. Administration failed to retain a list of the children being transported for the field trip on June 13, 2024. This list was used to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center as well as anytime the children boarded and departed the facility vehicle.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“Based on information obtained through interviews with staff members and drug screen results (received on August 13, 2024), an administrator failed to provide a safe indoor and outdoor environment for the children in care in accordance with child care rules by consuming an impairing substance and potentially placing child at risk of harm. In addition, staff members brought prescribed medications into the facility and shared them amongst other staff members that were prescribed the same medication.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All children’s records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.

“Administration failed to retain a copy of the permission form for all children in attendance at the field trip on June 25, 2024, as required.”

Rule All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“On June 26, 2024, a verbal altercation between two employees where law enforcement was called to intervene, exposed at least one child to yelling and inappropriate language. On August 2, 2024, at least one child was exposed to a verbal altercation where a staff member yelled and aggressively postured at a member of administration, a violation of North Carolina General Statute 110-91(10) regarding the care and treatment of children.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Program records were not retained for the required timeframe. Administration failed to retain a list of the children being transported for the field trip on June 25, 2024. This list was used to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center as well as anytime the children boarded and departed the facility vehicle.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator made an effort to falsify information.

“Administration falsified signatures within nine personnel files which were confirmed by the individual staff members.”

Rule The operator made an effort to falsify information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“Mold has been present in spaces jungle (8), artic (9), and space (10) in the bathrooms. The maintenance person stated he cleaned the mold with bleach and then painted the areas with primer.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. 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.

“The mop closet and the laundry room were unlocked and both spaces have cleaners with multiple warning labels.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

“The floors in space 11 (ocean) and space 12 (desert) have not been cleaned since Friday. Both classrooms had not been swept or mopped, and the tables were dirty with marker. In addition, the cleaning checklist used by administration as part of the written policy adopted July 11, 2024, was not completed for seven (7) of the eleven (11) classrooms on Friday, July 12, 2024.”

Rule All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or 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: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“Space 3 (orange) did not have any safe sleep checks recorded for last week. Space 6 (pink) did not have safe sleep checks recorded for three (3) children on July 9th, four (4) children on July 10th, one (1) on July 11th, and four (4) children on July 12th. Safe sleep checks were monitored today and not found completed in space 3 (orange) and space 6 (pink).”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“Open outlets were observed in space 11 (ocean).”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center’s kitchen after each use.

“The highchair trays are being cleaned in the kitchen as required; however, kitchen staff has been placing the trays in the dishwasher then cleaning them with soap and water rather than washing them, rinsing them, then sanitizing them.”

Rule Multi-use articles, including highchair feeding trays, were not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the center's kitchen after each use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Although the facility is being sprayed monthly, two (2) live roaches were observed in space 11 (ocean) crawling on the floor; therefore, the measures being taken are not effectively working. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b).”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2024. 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.

“Potting soil labeled “Keep out of reach of children” was observed on space 1.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.

“The floor in space 10 (space) is broken near the door the playground. The hallway floor had debris, such as dirt and small pieces of paper and had not been mopped recently.”

Rule All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“The walls in space 12 (desert), space 10 (space), and the walls in the hallway are not clean and in good repair.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“Blankets, burp clothes, and bibs were hanging from four cribs in space 3, orange.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“Open electrical outlets were observed in spaces 4, 11 and 10.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“A fire drill was not completed for April and June 2024.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.

“Per staff report, for the last few weeks menus have not been planned.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“On July 10, 2024, one teacher was present in space 7 (farm) with 14 children, 2 years of age, wake after nap time. She further stated she requested assistance through Facebook Messenger Application and the Director, Emily Jones arrived 2-3 minutes later. The staff/child ratio for a group of 2-year-olds is 1:10.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“A playground inspection has not been completed since February 2024.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Corrected during the inspection.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“A shelter-in-place/lockdown drill has not been completed since February 2024.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“Open electrical outlets were observed in space 10 (space) and space 11 (ocean).”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“Staff/child ratios were not posted in spaces 11 (ocean) and 12 (desert).”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.

The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).

“In space 1 (purple) a child had a bottle of strawberry milk and another child had a bottle with and orange substance that was unidentified.”

Rule The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A person(s) was smoking in a vehicle used to transport children or on the premises of the child care center.

“Administration was observed vaping in the front office on multiple occasions. Additional staff members were observed vaping on the premises.”

Rule A person(s) was smoking in a vehicle used to transport children or on the premises of the child care center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“On April 1, 2024, staff members failed to provide a safe environment for a four-year-old child and placed the child at imminent risk of harm. The four-year-old child was left unattended at the facility after operational hours and while unattended, left the premises of the facility and was found 0.4 miles from the facility.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. On May 14, 2024, two staff members did not have current CPR certification on file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. On May 14, 2024, two staff members did not have current First Aid certification on file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age 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: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children used space that was not approved.

“On April 1, 2024, administration allowed a four-year-old child to wait for their parent in the front office for approximately ten minutes.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Based on information obtained, on April 1, 2024, a four-year-old child was not signed out of the classroom at the end of the day by the parent. Subsequently, the child was left unattended in the facility after operational hours. The child left the facility unsupervised and was found 0.4 miles from the facility by residents in the neighborhood and law enforcement was notified.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“Administration failed to provide arrival and departure records for the classroom for children age four years old (Desert) for April 1, 2024.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or 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: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“On or around November 2023, administration allowed a staff member to transport a three-year-old child and a four-year-old child on multiple occasions in their personal vehicle which did not have the emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.

“On or around November 2023, administration allowed a staff member to transport a three-year-old child and a four-year-old child on multiple occasions in their personal vehicle which was not equipped with a first aid kit or fire extinguisher.”

Rule First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.

“On or around November 2023, staff members failed to document as children being transported departed the vehicle.”

Rule For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

“During April 2024, two staff members failed to ensure the gate remained closed on the playground while children occupied the area.”

Rule Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The operator made an effort to falsify information.

“Administration recorded fourteen (14) dates on the fire drill logs between September 9, 2022, and March 28, 2024, when fire drills were not conducted as reported.”

Rule The operator made an effort to falsify information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“White Out was observed unlocked in space 6 (pink) and hand sanitizer was not stored at least 5 feet out of reach in space 3 (orange).”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“Staff are not consistently marking infants sleep positions on their safe sleep records.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Diaper creams for four (4) children in space 5 (blue) were not returned after the course of the treatment or the written authorization had expired. Diaper cream in space 8 (jungle) was not returned after the course of the treatment.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“Diaper creams in space 7 (farm) were not stored 5 feet out of reach or in a locked container.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“An epi-pen in space 1 (purple) was not in it’s original labeled container.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician 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: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“A Tropical Smoothie cup was observed in space 3 (orange), a Taco Bell and a Chick-Fil-A cup were observed in the bus used to transport children.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence 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: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Although the facility is being sprayed monthly, dead roaches were observed in space 4 (yellow) and space 6 (pink) under the refrigerators and staff reported on-going issues with roaches; therefore, the measures being taken are not effectively working. Also, a dead rat was found on the infant playground, (outdoor space 4) and discarded by a staff member. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b).”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator made an effort to falsify information.

“The compliance letter dated November 11, 2024, stated that the facility will remind staff of the no dog policy and that no animals would be permitted in the building. On March 18, 2024, a dog was observed in space 12 (desert) with the group of children 4-5 years of age.”

Rule The operator made an effort to falsify information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.

“Trash and rotten food was observed on the preschool/school aged playground (outdoor space 5).”

Rule The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“Two new staff files were not made available for review at the start of my visit. The administrator took the files home. She was able to scan and email them to me during the visit.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“Plastic bags were accessible to children under the age of three in space 1 (purple) and space 4 (yellow).”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. 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.

“Aerosol paint and a pump disinfectant was not stored in locked storage in space 11. The lead teacher immediately locked the cabinet.”

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.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“Open electrical outlets were observed in spaces 7, 10, and 11. The were covered immediately.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action.

“(Applicable to administrative actions after 2/1/19) Upon my arrival, the administrative action was not posted; however, the assistant director was able to print the action and post it immediately.”

Rule Following the issuance of any administrative action the operator did not post the administrative action, cover letter, and/or corrective action plan, if applicable, in a location visible to parents and visitors near the entrance of the child care facility during the pendency of an appeal and/or throughout the effective time period of the administrative action.. Corrected during the inspection.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“Plastic bags were not stored 5 feet out of reach in space 5; however, the lead teacher immediately moved the bags to a higher shelf.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. 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.

“Cleaner with multiple hazards was stored on a low shelf in space 4 (yellow) rather than in locked storage. Two (2) bottles of hand sanitizer was stored on low shelves in space 4 (yellow) rather than 5 feet out of reach.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The facility operator did not complete the corrective action as specified by the Division.

Rule The facility operator did not complete the corrective action as specified by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“Two staff members are allowed to bring their dogs to work 4-5 days per week. The dogs are either kept in a kennel or on a leash in the individual classrooms and allowed to interact with children in care. These interactions could potentially be unsafe.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.

“Dogs are allowed to remain in classrooms where children are being cared for. The presence of the dogs potentially causes an unclean and unsanitary environment for the children.”

Rule Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.