Little Lambs Learn & Play

Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.

Rule Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“There was a large fire ant hill on the playground near the gate. The shed, on the right, was not locked and contained weed killer and bug spray. There were steps at the trampoline making it accessible to the children. In the bathroom, used by the children, the cabinet under the sink was not locked and contained toothpaste and cosmetics.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.

“Two (2) school age children, who do not live in the home and are not related to the provider, were in care and did not have a file available for review.”

Rule Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Swimming pool on the premises was not enclosed by a fence at least four feet high, or the fence was not locked, to prevent access by children.

“A four (4) foot deep pool was located on the premises outside of the fenced playground space but was not enclosed by a locked fence.”

Rule Swimming pool on the premises was not enclosed by a fence at least four feet high, or the fence was not locked, to prevent access by children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.

“A bottle of children’s liquid allergy medication was in unlocked storage in the bedroom near the bathroom the children use.”

Rule All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.

“The owner/operator did not complete a plan annually. Documentation on file stated that the last plan was completed on 1/23/25.”

Rule Operator and/or staff members did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment.. 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.

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 bathroom, used by the children, there were 2 bottles of shampoo stored in the unlocked cabinet under the sink. There were also tubes of toothpaste which stated “keep out of reach of children” located less then 5 feet above the floor on the counter of the sink in the same bathroom. In the first bedroom, across from the bathroom, there was a travel size tube of toothpaste on the bed.”

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 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medications were not stored in their original containers in which they are dispensed with the pharmacy label.

“An inhaler, for AB, did not have a pharmacy labeled box on site.”

Rule Prescribed medications were not stored in their original containers in which they are dispensed with the pharmacy label.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator’s signature, were not available.

“The last drill documented on the Emergency Drill Log was dated 9/19/24. Documentation of a drill completed in October 2024 was not available for review.”

Rule Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.

“Documentation for an infant, enrolled on 9/2/24 was not available for review.”

Rule Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“A health assessment was not on file for one child enrolled on 5/3/24.”

Rule Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2024. 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.

“The door of the bedroom across from the bathroom used by the children was not locked. On the bed, there were jars of lotion and an aerosol bottle of perfume.”

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: Jun 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.

“The plan on file for AC, date of birth 5/11/23, was not signed by the parent/guardian.”

Rule Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“The posted menu stated that on 5/28/24 rice Krispy treats were served for snack, on 5/29/24 oatmeal cookies were served for snack, and on 5/31/24 popcorn was served for snack.”

Rule Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet 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: Jun 17, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept 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: Jan 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“There were plastic bags located less than 5 feet above the floor in the bathroom sink cabinet, in the food pantry in the kitchen, in the Ready to Go bag, and the outdoor bag. There were 2 children 2 years of age or younger in care today.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. 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.

Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily.

“After diapering the infant, the provider placed the soiled diaper in the open plastic trash can used by the children to dispose of their paper towels after hand washing.”

Rule Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily.. 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.

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

“The EPR plan on file did not contain the new license number, the new floor plan, the correct location of the pull box, correct location of the attendance sheets, or the new location for children to shelter in place.”

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: Jan 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.