Eic Pasquotank/Camden Head Start Center

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“One provider, hired on 9/5/23, did not have documentation on file that their health information had been updated since 9/5/23.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“One provider, hired on 9/5/23, did not have documentation on file that their emergency information had been updated since 9/5/23.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 24, 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 space 3, a container of EPI pens for DM expired on 2/2025 and had not been 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization..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: Mar 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.

“The EMC Plan was posted; however, the individuals listed as responsible were past employees. The people identified to make decisions were only identified as “teacher”.”

Rule The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Ready to Go File did not include a Medical Action Plan for two (2) children.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“In space 1, EH had a Medical Action Plan that expired on 2/20/25.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The ABCMS portal showed that eight of the providers had not completed the process.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 25, 2024. 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.

“Packages of 75% alcohol wipes with keep out of reach of children and eye/skin irritant warnings were stored in an bottom drawer of an unlocked file cabinet in space 1.”

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.

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“One staff record was not on site and available for review.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed at the center on 8/25/23 and a current approved inspection had not yet been completed.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“The seat on the plastic bench on the left-hand side of the playground was loose and shifted if a person tried to sit on it. One tricycle was observed to have rust on the bar across the back of the wheels.”

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: Sep 17, 2024. 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.

“In space 1, the file cabinet was locked but the key had been left in the lock. An aerosol can of Asepticare disinfectant was stored in one of the drawers.”

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.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“The incident reports for IE dated 9/25/23 and the report for MM dated 9/18/23 did not include the parent signature, date, name of the person who completed the form, who contacted the parent, the date and time of the contact, or the signature of the person completing the form. The incident report for CC dated 11/21/23 did not include information on who completed the form, date and time of contact, or signature of the person who completed the form.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 11, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“There were 2 hard plastic traffic cones that were chipped and broken with sharp edges. There was also a 12 inch patch of the Pour and Play surfacing where the top layer has peeled off and needs to be repaired.”

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: Apr 1, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Appropriate discipline practices were not followed.

“A report was received that a staff member pinched a child.”

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: Nov 17, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“It was reported that there are times when a staff member leaves the classroom to take a child to the office. During this time a teacher from the other classroom stands in the hall to help supervise both classrooms.”

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: Nov 15, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.