Childcare Network #127

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

“Only one out of six operating classrooms had a current activity plan posted. Spaces 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 had weekly activity plans dated back to August 31 and September 14, 2026.”

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

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

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

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 member that was hired on June 9, 2026 did not complete CPR certification within 90 days of hire, as required.”

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

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 member that was hired on June 9, 2026 did not complete first aid certification within 90 days from hire, as required.”

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

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

“Documentation for playground inspections were not completed for the months of June, August, and September 2026.”

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

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

“Three staff member’s files did not have documentation of on-going training hours completed since last annual compliance visit.”

Rule Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience..

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The depth of the mulch on the playground used with the preschool and school age children measured less than two inches, rather than the required six inches around the monkey bars and climbing equipment.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment..

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On September 16, 2026, a child who is three years old was left unsupervised for approximately 30 seconds outside the classroom door for three-year-old children.”

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: Oct 2, 2026. 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.

“A staff member working in the classroom of four-and five-year-old children was observed and heard yelling, and using harsh, frustrated tones with the children daily.”

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: Aug 17, 2026. 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. One staff member’s CPR certification expired in March 2026.”

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 12, 2026. 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. One staff member’s First Aid certification expired in March 2026.”

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 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“One infant fell asleep at 8:15 and woke up at 9:10 am. The initial check was documented but additional 15 minute checks were not documented on the chart as required.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Two wooden borders surrounding the swings on the large playground are deteriorating, exposing the nails and posing potential hazards to the children. Also, an abundance of leaves are covering the grounds on the infant/toddler and part of the preschool playground. These leaves can potentially pose hazards to the children and must be cleaned up.”

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 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In spaces 1 and 2, three permission forms for diaper creams used with enrolled child did not include 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: Nov 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“It was confirmed that at least three times in the last three months, one-year-old children were left unsupervised on the playground by a staff member.”

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: Sep 12, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“On Thursday, August 28, 2025, a staff member was left alone outside on the playground with 8 toddlers, while the second staff member went inside to clean the classroom. The ratio for one year old children is 1:6 or 2:12.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 12, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.

“One staff member stated she observed another staff member (Donna Johnson) grab a child by his shirt and screamed in his face “you can’t be doing that. Cut it out.” This incident occurred on Friday, February 7, 2025.”

Rule Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. 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.

“One staff members stated they observed another staff member (Donna Johnson), “dump” children from their cot onto the floor after the children refused to listen to her prompt to get up after rest time.”

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: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child was handled roughly.

“On December 02, 2024,Donna Johnson, long term substitute for NC Pre-K 2, roughly grabbed a child’s arm and led her from the hallway bathroom into the classroom. The child was finished completing toileting routines but refused to follow the teacher’s directions to return to the classroom.”

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: Dec 18, 2024. 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. Batts, hired on May 28, 2024, does not have valid 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: Nov 26, 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. A. Batts, hired on May 28, 2024, does not have valid 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: Nov 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In spaces 1 and 2, several diaper cream permission forms were missing required information including expiration date, dosage, and instrauctions on how to apply cream.”

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: Nov 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

“The pink bus used to transport school-age children has an expired registration of August 2024.”

Rule Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 26, 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.

“One diaper cream in Space 1 was expired and not returned to the parent within 72 hours.”

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.