Just Girls Hearts of the Albemarle

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.

“An aerosol can of Deep Woods Off was maintained on front console of the small white van used for transportation and was not locked. A chemical ice pack was stored in the first aid kit of the gray van used for transportation and was not locked.”

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.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“A staff person was alone with twenty-three (23) children, six through twelve years of age for thirty minutes until a second staff person arrived.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.

“Twenty-three (23) children were present in Space 1, which has an enhanced capacity of twenty (20) children. When the second group leader arrived, she took thirteen (13) children to Space 2 which has an enhanced capacity of eleven (11) children.”

Rule For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 29, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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. The group leader, hired on 6/24/24, had documentation of CPR through Vector Solutions which is not listed as an approved provider.”

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: Aug 11, 2025. 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. The group leader, hired on 6/24/24, had documentation of First Aid through Vector Solutions which is not listed as an approved provider.”

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: Aug 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“At lunch, there were 21 children seated at the tables for lunch with 1 group leader in the classroom. The staff/child ratio for this group is 1:19.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes 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 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“The backpack, which contained asthma inhalers, was left unlocked and on the floor behind the desk when the children returned from their outing. The first aid kit in van JLL-2444 contained two (2) packs of Tylenol.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. 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: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A group leader, hired on 6/24/24, had a qualifying letter dated 7/5/24.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Corrected during the inspection.

The number of children present was not within permit capacity.

“In space 1, there were 23 children waiting to leave for an outing. At lunch, there were 21 children seated at the tables for lunch with 1 group leader in the classroom. Space 1 is approved for 20 children.”

Rule The number of children present was not within permit capacity.. 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: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

“The vans used today to transport the children to the splash pad, did not have a seat belt available in three (3) seats. The seat belts had fallen down through the seats and were not accessible for the children to use.”

Rule Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.. 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: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“The posted menu documented that on 3/3/25 donuts and fruit juice were served. Honey buns and milk were listed for 3/6/25 and 3/14/25. Cookies and milk were listed for 3/21/25 and Rice Krispy Treats were listed for 3/30/25.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“One child, out of three children’s files reviewed, had a permission form on file that expired on 2/30/25.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.

“One provider, hired on 8/12/24, did not complete the training until 1/28/25.”

Rule Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The driver did not have a valid driver’s license of the type required for the vehicle being driven.

“Documentation on file for one driver, hired on 11/7/19 had a driver’s license on file that expired on 12/21/23.”

Rule The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“The bus driver, hired on 2/8/24, did not complete the criminal background check until 2/29/24.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The sand under the 5 foot stationary slide measured 7 inches and did not meet the 12 inch requirement. There was grass growing in the fall zone sand.”

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: Apr 24, 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 rusted hooks on the backboard of the mud kitchen. The side of the shed, used to store play materials, was peeling and deteriorating across the bottom of the side next to the fence.”

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 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.