Childcare Network #83

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“Leftover diaper cream in space 1 was not returned to the parent or discarded after the course of the treatment (treatment ended in May 2026).”

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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization..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.

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

“An electrical cord to a dehumidifier in space 6 was accessible to infants. The dehumidifier was removed during the visit.”

Rule Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.. Corrected during the inspection.

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

“Broken plastic blocks and torn books were not removed from the classroom.”

Rule The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.

“In classrooms used by preschool aged children, materials were not in sufficient quantity in blocks, dramatic play and art to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.”

Rule When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.

“Infants are enrolled and present in space 8 and space 9. These spaces do not have a direct exit to the outside. A restriction on the permit requires all children less than 2.5 years old be in a space with a direct exit.”

Rule The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.