Creative Minds Learning Center LLC

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. Four staff hired between April 28, 2025 and January 12, 2026 had not completed CPR training. Documentation of CPR training, completed on January 27, 2025 was not available for a staff person hired on November 1, 2024. CPR training completed by a staff member on February 16, 2024 expired on February 16, 2026 and has not been renewed.”

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: Sep 11, 2026. 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. Four staff hired between April 28, 2025 and January 12, 2026 had not completed First Aid training. Documentation of First Aid training, completed on January 27, 2025 was not available for a staff person hired on November 1, 2024. First Aid training completed by a staff member on February 16, 2024 expired on February 16, 2026 and has not been renewed.”

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: Sep 11, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“Activity plans throughout the center were dated for the month of July.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 18, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“A daily schedule was not posted in Space 6.”

Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 18, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Valid qualification letters were not on file for two staff members whose qualifying letters expired on February 11, 2026 and May 24, 2026.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“In one of six children’s files reviewed, the parent did not answer all of the questions in the Health Care Needs section of the Child’s Application.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 18, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“In one of six children’s files reviewed, immunization records were not received until May 26, 2026 for a child enrolled on March 30, 2026.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In one of six children’s files reviewed, the children’s medical report was not received until October 3, 2025 for a child enrolled on May 5, 2025.”

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

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection completed for the center is dated January 9, 2025 and is expired.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 26, 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 for the date of issuance).

“Two staff members have not completed their five year criminal background checks which expired February 11, 2026 and May 24, 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).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“Aquaphor diaper cream, Think Baby cream, Babo Botanicals cream and Aveeno sunscreen kept on site for children did not include written authorization forms from the parent/guardian.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“Vaccination records or therapy documentation was not maintained onsite for a dog observed in the facility and interacting with children.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.

“Wading pools were used for water play activities today during outside play for preschool and school age children in care.”

Rule Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center was using an inflatable and it was not during a special event.

“A inflatable with pool and slide was used by children today during water play activities.”

Rule Center was using an inflatable and it was not during a special event.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.

“A gas tank adjacent to the facility was accessible to children who engaged in water play outside the fenced area.”

Rule Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 9, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“In space 5, a medication authorization form was not on file for cornstarch provided by a parent for diaper changes.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. 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.

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

“The xylophone in outdoor space 5 had four (4) protruding bolts.”

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: Jun 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees.

“The thermometer in Space #5 where infants are cared for registered 77 degrees Fahrenheit at one checkpoint during the visit and 83 degrees Fahrenheit at the second checkpoint.”

Rule The temperature in a room where infants aged 12 months or younger where sleeping exceeded 75 degrees.. 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.

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“The activity plan posted in Space 5 was dated for the week of October 6, 2025.”

Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 Coppertone Pure & Simple Sunscreen Spray was stored inside an unlocked storage bin on top of a high shelf in Space 2.”

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 outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“An open electrical outlet was observed in Space 5 near the back door.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“One (1) teacher provided care fpr eleven (11) children 3-5 years of age in space 5”

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: Oct 20, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.

“Documentation for a sleeping infant under the age of 12 months indicated the child was placed on his/her tummy to sleep.”

Rule Infants under the age of 12 months were not placed on their backs for sleeping unless the center had obtained the appropriate written waiver.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“Six month medication authorization to administer the use of an Epi-pen was dated April 1, 2025-April 1, 2028.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 27, 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 4, designated for the care of two (2) and three (3) year old children, small fall sorting objects were stored on a low-lying shelf.”

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

“Less than six inches of sand was under the anchored spring rocker structure on outdoor play space one (1).”

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: Oct 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A school age child was dropped off at the facility. The person who received the child did not escort them to the classroom and did not know that the school age children were outside on the playground. The child was alone in the room until the person in the office was notified by the consultant.”

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 4, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.

“Two (2) infants, in space 2, were observed on the floor drinking from their bottles.”

Rule Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 26, 2025. 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.

“There were six (6) children in care in space 1. Space 1 is approved for only five (5) children. There were twelve (12) children in care in space 6. Space 6 is approved for only ten (10) 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: Aug 26, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“The capacity for playground 1 is fifteen (15). Children from space 5 and space 6 were observed to use the playground at the same time for total of twenty-three (23) 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: Aug 26, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Children enrolled at Creative Minds Learning Center, LLC were being cared for at an unlicensed location.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. 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.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“In space 5, on 7/22/25, all sixteen (16) children were marked as present, however, there were only twelve (12) in care at the time. The provider filled in the information after all the children had arrived.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. 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.

Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.

“On 7/22/25, the children’s water bottles, in space 4, were not taken with the children when they transitioned to outdoor play.”

Rule Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages.. 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.

“Lunch was observed on 7/22/25 consisted of half of a ham and cheese sandwich on white bread, veggie straws, carrots with ranch dressing, orange slices, and milk. Based on the posted menu, a whole grain option was not offered during the day. The menu was reviewed and stated that on 7/16/25, lunch consisted of chicken nuggets, mixed vegetables, tater tots, peaches, and milk. A grain component was not listed and documentation that the chicken nuggets met the grain requirement was not available for review.”

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: Jul 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

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: Jul 21, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“The activity plan dated February 10-14, 2025 for six (6) out of six (6) spaces were located inside of the identified curriculum binder.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“Open electrical outlets were observed in space 4, space 5 and space 6.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“Staff: child ratios were not posted in six (6) out of six(6) spaces.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“The individual hired on November 1, 2024 did not complete the training by February 1, 2025.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Screen time was offered to nine (9) children ages 0-1 year of age.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.