Nancy W. Darden Child Development Center

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.

“The key was left in the laundry room door, where bleach, laundry detergent, Zep wipes, and paint is stored. There was one container of Zep Disinfectant wipes stored on an open shelf, above five feet, near the food prep area.”

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.

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

“Nine (9) BKZ antiseptic towelettes, three (3) packs of Ibuprofen, five (5) packets of Neomycin Antibiotic Ointment, two (2) Sting Relief Pads, seven (7) Alcohol Antiseptic Wipes, three (3) packs of Extra Strength Non-Aspirin, one (1) packet of Burn Gel, one packet (1) of First Aid Burn Cream was stored in the first aid kit hanging about five feet in space #3.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. 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. The administrator did not complete the ABCMS Provider Portal training, therefore does not have access to the portal to update the roster.”

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: May 6, 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 #2, a written authorization for Albuterol Sulfate expired on 4/8/26 and a written authorization for an Epi Pen expired on 4/15/26.”

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

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

“One of five children’s records reviewed did not contain a health assessment.”

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

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child’s file.

“Two of the five children’s records reviewed, did not contain a signed acknowledgement of receiving the discipline policy.”

Rule Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.. 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 violation was found for which there is no item number.

“Paint on rear wall near the window and exterior door had peeling paint. The is a violation of a sanitation requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a).”

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: Oct 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 staff employed on 1/7/25.”

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: May 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Child enrolled on 1/13/25 did not have an immunization record on file for review.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Child enrolled on 1/13/25 did not have a health assessment record of file for review.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space #4, there was one tube of Honest Diaper Rash Cream expired on 5/2024, one tube of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste expired on 5/2024 and one tube of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste expired on 9/2024.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 25, 2024. 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.

“The door was unlocked, with the key in the lock of the laundry closet containing four bottles of bleach, five bottles of GOO Gone, 23 bottles of Connection Impressions Ready to use Sanitizer and canisters of Zep disinfectant wipes. There was one canister of Zep disinfectant wipes in an unlocked cabinet, above five feet, in space #1.”

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.

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

“Staff reported leaving the classroom to go to the restroom or retrieve items from the kitchen, leaving the classroom out of ratio.”

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 24, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Child was handled roughly.

“A staff member was frustrated and grabbed a one-year old child by the arm that was sitting on the ground, and then dragged the child by their arm onto the playground.”

Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 18, 2024. 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 #4, authorization for Calmoseptine Diaper Rash Cream expired on 5/14/24.”

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: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space #1, there was one tube of Eucerin Eczema Relief cream that expired on 3/2024, one tube of Desitin Diaper Rash Cream that expired 1/2024, One tube of Honest Diaper Rash Cream that expired 4/2024, one tube of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste that expired on 2/2024 and one tube of Boudreaux’s Butt Paste that expired on 3/2024. In space #2, there was one tube of Think Baby Sunscreen that expired on 4/2024 and one tune of Badger Anti Bug Balm that expired 2/2024.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The depth of surfacing under the climbing structure on space #1, measures one (1) to two (2) inches in the fall zone.”

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: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“There was a tube of Aquaphor with an expiration date of 1/2023 located in space #4.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. 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.

“One can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray and Zep Disinfectant Wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet above five feet.”

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.