Edu Care Learning Center, Inc.

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

“After an incident on February 25, 2026, where a child was scratched on the face and forehead, you completed an Incident Report but did not update it and send a copy to the child care consultant after the parent informed you that she took the child to the doctor for treatment.”

Rule An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Two children were injured in a fight over a toy when both staff persons were engaged in other classroom tasks and were not actively supervising the group of children.”

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: Sep 14, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“On February 25, 2026, an incident report was completed for one of two children who were injured and reported to have hit and scratched each other but was not completed for the second child. On July 21, 2026, an incident report was completed for one of two children who were injured and reported to have scratched each other in the face and neck but was not completed for the second child.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“A medication permission form for Albuterol was dated for twelve (12) months from May 4, 2026 - May 4, 2027, instead of six (6) months from May 4, 2026 - November 4, 2026.”

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: Jul 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“In Space 1, the green window trim was chipping and peeling. On the deck, ramp, and railing leading to the playground from Building 1, numerous nails were protruding, creating tripping and protrusion hazards. The back right corner of the fence on playground 2 was missing the top rail and fence ties, compromising the integrity of the fence”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 13, 2026. 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 4, a 6-month medication permission form for Albuterol was dated 3/21/25 – 9/21/26 and was expired. The inhaler was not returned to the parent, and the medication permission form was not reauthorized. Staff stated that they had not administered the medication.”

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: Feb 13, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“Documentation of an outdoor inspection for December 2025 was not available.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

“A staff member whose qualify letter expired on September 9, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check until January 7, 2026. A staff member whose qualifying letter expired on November 23, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check until January 31, 2026.”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).. Corrected during the inspection.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“An incident report, completed on 4/17/25, was missing the age of the child, the facility ID number, the name of the person who completed the form, and the date and time the parent was contacted. A report, completed on 4/5/25, was missing the facility ID number, the name of the person who witnessed the incident, and the date and time the parent was contacted.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.

“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence near the road, on the playground used by the preschool children, measured 40 inches and not the required 4 feet.”

Rule Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 9, 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.

“A medical action plan for albuterol/EPI pen was not located in the Ready to Go file for one child enrolled on 3/24/25.”

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: Aug 9, 2025. 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.

“In space 4, the paint on the window sill was peeling and in need of repair. The paint around the infant/toddler room door frame was also peeling and is accessible to the children as they transition to the playground.”

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: Aug 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. The signature page documentation of the review did not include a date the review was completed and did not include one (1) volunteer listed on the Staff and Training Worksheet.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

“One child’s file, out of 5 files reviewed, did not include the date of enrollment.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 7, 2025. 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 spaces 2 and 3, plastic bags containing art materials were located in the art bins and stored below 5 feet.”

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 EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“Documentation of an annual review of the plan was not on file and available for review.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 7, 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 was missing Emergency Information forms for two (2) of the children currently enrolled.”

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 7, 2025. 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 push cars on the playground used by the children 2 years of age to 5 years of age that had holes in the bottom where the plastic had cracked. The edges of the holes were sharp and could injure a child. There was also peeling paint on the edges of the utility closet beside the outside door used by the school age children to access the playground.”

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: Mar 7, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.

“A rototiller was stored in the unlocked shed on the school age playground.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

“One child, TP, enrolled on 8/15/23, did not have documentation on file stating that the policy had been shared with the parent. A signature page was available in the child’s file and was signed by the parent, however, the Safe Sleep Policy was not marked as having been reviewed.”

Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space 6, there were visible mouse droppings under the vinyl pillow in the quiet area. There was a sawdust type material and spider webs in the lower storage cabinet on the left side of the toilet in the bathroom used by the school age children. The middle drawer of the sink cabinet in the bathroom was broken and did not close. It also had peeling paint on the edge.”

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: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

“One child, AB, enrolled on 10/3/23, did not list their health care professional or choice of hospital.”

Rule Emergency information did not name childs 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 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“One child, DH, enrolled on 8/30/23, had a health assessment on file dated 12/19/23.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“One staff member, hired on 8/28/23 had a TB test on file dated 9/14/23.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.. Corrected during the inspection.