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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 from the date of issuance).

“Your qualification letter expired on 11/17/25, a new letter was on file date 12/29/25.”

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 from 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: Jun 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan with additional caregivers prior to them caring for children and/or on an annual basis.

“The EPR plan was reviewed on 1/6/25 and 2/11/26. The plan was not reviewed annually.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan with additional caregivers prior to them caring for children and/or on an annual basis.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 1, 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 from the date of issuance).

“J. Wilkins Jr. criminal background check expired on 12/23/22 and a new qualification letter was on file dated 6/17/25.”

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

Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child’s physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation.

“The application for three children enrolled on 2/5/24 did not include information for the hospital preference.”

Rule Application did not include the names and the phone numbers of the child's physician and the persons to be contacted in an emergency situation.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 28, 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 available for three children enrolled on 2/5/24.”

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: Jul 28, 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.

“Inside the first aid kit on the van was alcohol pads, antibiotic ointment, sting relief, burn cream, antiseptic wipes, and non-aspirin.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule.

“The date of enrollment was not included on the signed discipline policy for two children enrolled on 2/5/24.”

Rule Signed discipline statement did not include the required information, as outlined in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.