Kids-N-Play Center of North Carolina

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

“In Room 105, medication permission forms were not available for Calmoseptine, a prescription skin ointment, Desitin, Coppertone sunscreen and A&D Diaper Rash Cream. In Room 101, medication permission forms were not available for Beaudreux Butt Paste and Sween 24 diaper cream. The teachers were not aware that these topical ointments were in the children’s diaper and book bags so the medications had not been administered.”

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: Nov 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“On the playground a portable, green plastic rocker for two was cracked in several places creating sharp edges and pinch points.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.

“None of the three staff currently assigned to work in Space 105, the infant classroom, have completed ITS-SIDS training.”

Rule At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.

“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. ITS/SIDS certification for the administrator expired on September 28, 2026 and has not been renewed.”

Rule Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years..

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“In Room 105, Calmoseptine, a prescription skin ointment, Desitin, and Coppertone sunscreen were stored in a child’s diaper bag that was within reach of children in a cubby. A&D Diaper Rash Cream, Aquaphor, and Desitin, were stored in an unlocked cabinet below the diaper changing table. In Room 101, Beaudreux Butt Paste and Sween 24 diaper cream were stored in a child’s back pack within reach of children in a cubby”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. 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 with a qualification letter that expired on March 26, 2026 did not complete a new criminal background check and receive a qualifying letter until September 9, 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.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“On the playground, grass needed to be cut and trimmed along the fence line. Paper litter was observed on the playground and along the fence line. Broken and discarded toys were placed outside of the fence and not moved to the dumpster for disposoal.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.

“The four staff members listed on the Emergency Medical Care Plan no longer work at the center.”

Rule The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The posted activity plan in Space 112 was dated April 6-10, 2026. The activity plan posted in Space 113 did not have a date on it.”

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

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

“The activity plan posted in Space 115 was dated January 5-9, 2026.”

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: Mar 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.

“Two (2) children in Space 114, without a statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the food provided by the center on file, ate food brought from home for breakfast.”

Rule A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The qualifying letter was not on file for the employee hired on 2/16/26.”

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

“A Glade Plug-In was inserted in an outlet near the handwashing sink in Space 114.”

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.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“A medical report was not on file for an employee hired on 2/16/26.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“The menu listed cheese toast, apple sauce and milk to be served for breakfast. Cheese toast, pineapple and milk were served in some of the classrooms and not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.

“The person responsible named on the posted EMC plan in Space 115 is no longer employed at the facility.”

Rule The EMC plan did not name the person responsible, and at least one alternate, for choosing and carrying out the plan of action to obtain appropriate medical care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Posted activity plans in two (2) spaces were not dated to indicated they were current.”

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: Jan 21, 2026. 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. .

“A closet with an open lock with the key inside was observed in Space114. Inside the closet were aerosol cans, cleaning supplies and disinfectant wipes.”

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.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“Two components were served during breakfast to include Cheerios and milk. The third component to include a fruit or vegetable was not served.”

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: Jan 21, 2026. 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 106 (designated for children one-two years-of-age) a plastic grocery store bag used to store a child’s blanket was observed inside the child’s cubby.”

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.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“A Bojangles cup was observed in the window sill of Space 105 and two Bojangles cups and a bag of Bojangles food was observed on the children’s cubbies in Space 106.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence 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: Jan 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.