Childcare Network #352

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

“On the playground used by school-aged children, the bottom of the metal chain-link fence has started to curl exposing sharp edges accessible to children.”

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 7, 2026. 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.

“Two bags of potting mix with a Keep out of Reach of Children label, were located on the playground used for school-aged children.”

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.

Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.

“One staff member, A. Ward, used an unapproved distance learning site to complete CPR/ First Aid course.”

Rule Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 7, 2026. 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.

“One staff member, M. Folk, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment within five years.”

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: Jul 7, 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.

“Plastic bags were observed in two cabinets with unapproved locks, accessible to infant-aged 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.

“Mulch on the playground used for preschool aged children had between 1-2 inches of mulch surrounding the climbing equipment.”

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 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space 1, one over-the-counter authorization form had expired, one authorization form did not have the dates filled out, and the emergency medicine did not have written authorization or instructions from the child’s parent or authorized health professional.”

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: Dec 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

“In space 1, a child’s medical action plan was not attached to the epi-pen medication or available for review.”

Rule Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.. Corrected during the inspection.

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.

“In spaces 3, 5, 7, children were not placed 18 inches apart or seperated by a partition. In space 3 the mats were touching, in space 5 the mats were 14 inches apart and in space 7 the mats were 9 inches apart.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“In space 3, two infants sleep checks were not monitored for 25 minutes. The time the children woke up was not recorded. The last documented time was 11:50 and the time of the walk-through was 12:15.”

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 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Today, the transportation binder was not available for review.”

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: Dec 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“There was a hole in the bathroom door and chipped paint on the walls in indoor space #1.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not 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 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“Five out of seven seat cushions in the bus used to transport children were torn with visible foam. The duct tape used to cover the torn seats was not sufficient in repairing the holes in the seats.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 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.

“In indoor space #4, a diaper cream had an expired date and was not returned to the parent.”

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: Jul 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On August 5, 2024, a staff member in the classroom for school-age children, placed a five-year-old child at risk of harm when she served the child a food containing a known allergen.”

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

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

“On August 5, 2024, Emergency Medical Serves (EMS) was called and responded to the facility to assess a five-year-old child that was experiencing symptoms or an allergic reaction. An incident report was completed, but it was not submitted to a DCDEE representative with seven days of the incident, as required.”

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

Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child’s needs are met.

“On August 5, 2024, center administrators and staff failed to follow the instructions outlined on a five-year-old child’s food allergy and anaphylaxis emergency care plan as written.”

Rule Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met.. 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.

“When preschool children enrolled in space 5 went outside on the fenced in preschool playground there were discarded plastic drinking cups several by the fence, next to the art platform and by the bench. The lid to the trash can was on the trash can and not askew.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.