Dot’s Angels Learning Academy

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

“Three screws were protruding from the side of the playhouse used by children on playground #1.”

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: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“A one year old child was grouped with children ages two to four years old in Space #4.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 12, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“Documentation was not on file to verify an annual evaluation was completed for an employee hired on March 1, 2025.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“Documentation was not on file to verify the Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPR) was reviewed/updated annually as required. The hand-written date on the plan was September 5, 2024.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A bottle of hand sanitizer with warning labels was on a shelf below 5ft. from the finished floor in Space #3.”

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

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“Children’s hands were not washed prior to snack in Space #3.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“Screen time was provided to children ages one to two years old in Space #4.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Upon arrival the caregiver in Space #4 briefly left children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old unattended.”

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: Oct 28, 2025. 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 5, there was an air freshener stored on a shelf less than 5 feet above the floor and accessible to the 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.

Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.

“Bottles of formula, which were stored in the kitchen refrigerator, were not labeled with the date or name of the child.”

Rule Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.. Corrected during the inspection.

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. Per the owner/administrator’s statements, she has not yet taken ABCMS training.”

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: Feb 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Balloons were accessible to children.

“In space 5, which was not in use today, there were balloons on the floor. The door was not locked making the space accessible to the children.”

Rule Balloons were accessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 14, 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 space 1, there were plastic zip lock bags, with diaper wipes, located under the changing table and less than 5 feet above the floor.”

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 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.

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: Feb 14, 2025. 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.

“An aerosol can of Febreze air freshener was located on a shelf in the bathroom. The shelf was 5 feet above the floor but not in locked storage.”

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.

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

“In the infant room there was a speaker located on the window sill. The cord hung down to the outlet and was accessible to the infants and toddlers in care.”

Rule Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.. Corrected during the inspection.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“Two incident reports were reviewed and neither form included the child’s last name. One did not include the child’s age, steps taken to prevent recurrence, and was not signed or dated by the parent.”

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: Jul 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

“There was Silk Milk in the refrigerator and the Owner/administrator stated that there is a child enrolled and the parent has requested the Silk Milk to be served instead of cow’s milk. This information was not posted in the kitchen or the classroom.”

Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 5, 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.

“On the preschool playground, on the brown play kitchen, the oven door was broken and had sharp edges, the green playhouse had a door that was broken and had sharp edges, and the handle on the side of the small red slide was cracked.”

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: Jul 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“In space 4, a four (4) month old infant (NJ) was swaddled with a blanket and sleeping in a swing.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 28, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Five (5) children, ages infant to one (1) year of age were left alone in space 4.”

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 28, 2023. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Court orders related to the custody of a child were not followed resulting in unauthorized parental access to the center. There was a custody court order on file with both parents listed as having equal custody. One parent was not listed on the application.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.