Dyamond’s Educational Learning Center

Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

“Electric fan were observed sitting on the floor in space #4 without a mesh guard and within the reach of children.”

Rule Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division.

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers who were hired or moved into the home within five business days by submitting the Change of Information form provided by the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“During nap/rest time in space #1, caregiver repeatedly told a three year old child, “you need to close your eyes, that’s what you better do, do I need to get up and come over there?” When the caregiver threatened to come over there - you could hear the fear in the child’s voice when child would reply, No.” I listened to this as I stood at the door before opening the door and addressing the matter with the administrator.”

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of two staff’s completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.”

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: Dec 2, 2025. 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 for two staff’s completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.”

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: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

“Medical information for all staff, including health questionnaire forms, must be maintained in a separate file from personnel information.”

Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“Menu posted was dated for January 2025.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Wipes in plastic containers was observed in the cubbies, which is accessible to the children, in space #2.”

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.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Food substitution was not recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Wrong menu was posted and there was no indication posted of what the children were served for lunch.”

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: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The Criminal Background Check (CBC) Portal has not been completed and staff have not been linked to this facility in the portal.”

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: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Toddlers and preschool children, aged 1-4, were served juice instead of milk for lunch.”

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: Jun 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

“I observed completed health questionnaire forms, TB skin test results, and medical reports in staff member’s personnel files.”

Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“Sand needs to be tilled in area where dome and swings are located. Remove grass from surfacing area. Anchors/bolts protruding on metal cars and missing pedals on tricycle ride need to be removed, replaced, or repaired as they are hazards. All toys/equipment that is not in good repair should be removed. Some playground equipment has rust on it.”

Rule A safe 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: Dec 14, 2023. 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.

“Baby room air freshener and Clorox disinfectant spray was located in the bathroom for space #2 and #3.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 14, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“This information was not updated and on file for all staff member.”

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: Dec 14, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The EMC plan was not reviewed/revised annually. The EPR plan was last updated in October 2022.”

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: Dec 14, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“All staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Myrtle Henry started employment in June 2023 and has not completed this required training.”

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: Dec 14, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.