Excel Learning Centers #12

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

“On outdoor space used for school-age children, the bottom of the fence by the parking lot has started to roll at the bottom exposing sharp edges accessible to children. The outdoor space used for preschool-age children, has three holes that have sharp edges accessible to children. The sandbox on the playground for preschool-age children has a sandbox closest to the road that has started to splinter.”

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: Aug 17, 2026. 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.

“In space 10 and 11, trashcan liners/ trash bags were not tied up and were accessible to children.”

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.

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.

“In space 6B, a plastic bag was located in the trash can assessable to 2-year-old children.”

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.

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

“The depth of the mulch on the NC Pre-K playground under the large climbing structure was not nine (9) inches. There were weeds growing in the mulch/surfacing area.”

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: Aug 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child was handled roughly.

“It was confirmed that one staff member, that was previously employed, handled children roughly. The staff member grabbed children by the arm, pulled them or spun them around, and pulled them across classroom shelves.”

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: Jan 15, 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.

“On December 17, 2024, a teacher responded to an angry parent by yelling and physically getting chest-to-chest in front of an 8-year old child.”

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: Jan 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In indoor space #6B, a container of Desitin diaper cream, provided by the facility, had an expiration date of May 2024. This diaper cream was being administered to children in the classroom.”

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: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.

“In indoor space #6B, there was an insufficient quantity of art supplies available for the children to use during the day that would allow for a range of choices.”

Rule For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“In indoor space #6B, permission slip to administer diaper cream had an expired authorization date of July 1, 2024.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 2, 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 Thursday, July 18, 2024, at approximately 9:55am, a 1-year old child was grouped with nine 2-year olds.”

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 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.

“One NC Pre-k child’s file did not include a hearing screening.”

Rule The health assessment did not include a hearing screening.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In classroom spaces #3b and #5b, a current and relevant lesson was not available.”

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: Jan 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material.

“In the seven classroom spaces in building #2, the floors, walls, shelves, baseboards, etc. appeared dirty. There was a visible collection of food crumbs, dirt, trash pieces, etc. around the outside edges of the classrooms, around furniture, and overall, throughout the classrooms.”

Rule All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbant, easily cleanable material.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.

“Per teacher reports, three of the twelve groups of children were not given an opportunity for outdoor gross motor play; however, the current temperature was 46 degrees.”

Rule Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 10, 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.

“In classroom space #2b, a staff member walked hurriedly behind a 2-year-old child, grasped the child from behind, under the child’s arms, and yanked the child back.”

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: Jan 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher.

“One lead teacher employed since January 2023 is not meeting minimum requirements for the position.”

Rule Individual responsible for a group of children did not meet the preservice requirements for a lead teacher or teacher.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 10, 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.

“In classroom space #4b, a non-prescription diaper ointment was located in the cubby of the diaper changing table, less than 5’ from the floor, and accessible to children in care.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.

“For approximately two hours, a 5-year old school-age child had soiled clothes and was not changed.”

Rule Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 21, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.