Teachable Moments Child Development Center

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.

“An uncovered outlet was observed in the hallway.”

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.

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

“The stationary equipment on the playground need more surfacing - dirt is showing through the mulch.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

“EPR plan has not been updated.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The activity plan in the classroom for school age children was dated for last week - April 20, 2026.”

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

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. New staff did not complete training within 90 days of employment and existing staff did not renew training on or before the date it expired.”

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: Apr 24, 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. New staff did not complete training within 90 days of employment and existing staff did not renew training on or before the date it expired.”

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: Apr 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Weeds and debris must be removed from fall zone, mulch tilled or added to the appropriate depth to avoid potential injuries to children. Mulch was very compacted, lots of bird droppings were observed on sand box and shaded structure on playground for preschool children, and rust on equipment and music section of playground.”

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: Oct 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.

“Materials are needed for all outdoor play areas. There is a basketball goal without a basketball. I observed two additional play balls; sand toys are limited.”

Rule Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 17, 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.

“Bottled for one infant was dated for September 6, 2025.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Monthly playground inspections were completed but they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.”

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: Oct 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.

“On March 14, 2025, a staff member used an e-cigarette/vape while working in the classroom for infants, while children were present.”

Rule The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Each employee’s personnel file did not contain a staff development plan. This information was not on file for one staff member.”

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: Oct 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“This information was not available for space #4.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Operator has not obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The last fire inspection was completed on January 31, 2023.”

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: Feb 7, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.