Brandy Ferrell’s Child Care

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

“John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not on file until May 7, 2026.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“There was an outlet not covered in the indoor play space.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.

“The Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was dated March 4, 2021.”

Rule Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.

“The easel in the outdoor space had rust on it.”

Rule Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs 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: Jun 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

“The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on September 7, 2025.”

Rule Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 from the date of issuance).

“John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not requalified until May 7, 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 from the date of issuance).. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“Documentation on file stated that the last inspection was completed on 4/2/25. Documentation of an inspection completed in May 2025 was not available for review.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The CPR certificate on file expired on 3/18/25.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The first aid certificate on file expired on 3/18/25.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 18, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

“In the shower, of the bathroom used by the children, there were containers of shampoo, foaming face wash, and makeup remover on a shelf less than 5 feet above the floor.”

Rule Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

“There was a plastic wagon with a hole in the back, approximately 5 inches by 7 inches, that had sharp broken edges.”

Rule Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

“The plan available for review was updated on 9/5/24. The previous plan was updated on 7/16/23.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, and handrails were not smaller than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment.

“The railing on the back porch had one section that measured 4 inches between the slats and not the required 3 and a half inches.”

Rule Openings in equipment, steps, decks, and handrails were not smaller than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches to prevent entrapment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The unlocked shed, located at the back of the yard, contained two chain saws, a container of gasoline, and a push mower.”

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

Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.

“The paint on the handrails leading from the back porch to the playground were peeling and rough. There was a broken ceramic plant pot located beside the step to the storage shed at the back of the playground. A portable climbing structure had a crack in the exterior plastic and foam insulation was accessible to the children.”

Rule Indoor and outdoor area was not checked daily for debris, vandalism, broken equipment, and animal waste.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.