Every Child Gifted’ Learning Camps - 4 - Kids

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. CPR trainings were not on file for J. Tripp hired on 1/1/14, S. Best and P. Harrell hired on 7/6/26.”

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: Oct 16, 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. First aid trainings were not on file for J. Tripp hired on 1/1/14, S. Best and P. Harrell hired on 7/6/26.”

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: Oct 16, 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 classroom space #2 the authorization form for a Ventolin HFA expired on 3/22/26.”

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: Sep 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.

“In classroom space #1 a child eight months of age was observing laying on a mat with drinking a bottle.”

Rule All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“In classroom space #2 a Ventolin HFA was not stored in its original box with the prescription label.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Three jars containing candy were observed on a shelf in the bathroom connected to space 2. This is a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2806 FOOD STORAGE AND PROTECTION (f) Food shall not be stored in toilet or laundry rooms, except that child care centers licensed for fewer than 13 children and located in a residence may store food in laundry rooms if the food is stored and protected as required in Paragraph (g) of this Rule.”

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

“In the bathroom of space 3 an unlocked cabinet contained Spic-N-Span and Mr. Clean.”

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.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“Two staff hired on 7/6/26 completed the first 2 weeks of orientation on 7/3/26 (prior to the employment date).”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 27, 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 2 where children ages one (1) and two (2) years old are served, a plastic grocery store bag was observed inside two (2) of the children’s low-lying personal storage bins.”

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.

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

“Staff assigned to classroom space #2, did not have a qualification letter on file.”

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: May 22, 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.

“Today, stored on the shelf below five feet, in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It. You removed the items and placed them in a locked storage room in classroom 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.

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

“Nineteen Children two to five years of age engaged in play in outdoor space #2.”

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: Jun 2, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.

“Today in classroom space #2 there was a open bag of Ginger Snaps in a box, and in the kitchen space there was two open bags of cereal in boxes.”

Rule Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“Staff assigned to classroom space #2 did not complete the background check prior to hire.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home.

“A disqualified staff member was working in classroom space #2.”

Rule A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

“A signed acknowledgement was not on file for one of one children’s records reviewed.”

Rule A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current activity plan was not posted in classroom space #2 . The activity plan in classroom space #3 was dated 1/19/26.”

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: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“In classroom space #3 authorization forms were not available for Pedia-Lax and a bottle of Children’s Mortin/ In classroom space #1 authorization forms were not file for Kidgets Baby Powder and a tube of Advanced Healing Ointment for Babies.”

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 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A qualification letter was not on file for a staff member working in classroom space #2.”

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: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In classroom space #2 a lunch bag with two sippy cups of milk were stored on top of a counter top. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A. 2804 (e).”

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: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 can of Lysol spray, a bottle of Go Gone, a can of Hot Shot, a can of Raid, a jug of bleach, a bottle of Spic & Span, a canister of Comet, and a bottle of Orange Glo were stored in an unlocked cabinet above the kitchen counter. Stored on the shelf in the bathroom in classroom space #2 was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener and a bottle of Put a Lid On It.”

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: May 21, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.

“In review of staff records, the application for employment for one staff was not on file.”

Rule All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Staff caring for children in classroom space #1 ITS-SIDS training expired 4/13/26.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Staff assigned to classroom space #3 exited the space and entered classroom space #4&5 leaving children unattended.”

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: May 21, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“The last fire drill documented on the emergency drill log was 2/20/26.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“Two bottles stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the date. Two bottles were not labeled with the date or child’s name.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The menu posted was dated 4/13/26.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“The last documented playground inspection available for review was dated 1/10/26.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.

“On a shelf in the kitchen there was a open bag of Vegetables Sticks and an open package of pop tarts.”

Rule Perishable foods were not stored to protect against spoilage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“The last documented shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was dated 1/12/26.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.

“A personnel record was not available for a staff member working in classroom space #2.”

Rule The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

“Screentime was not documented on a cumulative log.”

Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“One child three years of age was observed exiting classroom space #3 and walking down the ramp to the outdoor space.”

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: Apr 28, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.

“In classroom space #4&5 there were three bottles without lids.”

Rule Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Staff brought a child inside to the bathroom in the hall of classroom space #3, the staff exited the classroom into classroom space #2 leaving the child unattended.”

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: Jun 3, 2025. 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.

“One of four children’s records reviewed did not include an immunization report.”

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

Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.

“Children were observed having chocolate chip poptarts, apple juice or milk during breakfast.”

Rule Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 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.

“A medical exam was not on file for one of four children’s records observed.”

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

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 facilities last fire inspection was 1/5/24.”

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

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“In classroom space #2 there was an albuterol inhaler not in a original box with a prescription label.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“In space #3 there was a can out Mountain Dew, and in classroom space #4&5 on the shelf above the sink was McDonald’s cup.”

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.. 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 operator did not complete the ABCMS provider portal training and the facility 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: Dec 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Qualification letters for Barbara Tripp and John Tripp expired on 8/22/24 and for Crystal Smith on 8/2/24. New letters were not on file.”

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: Dec 30, 2024. 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.

“Staff C. Nicholas hired 9/3/21 did not have a medical report on file.”

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: Jun 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“In classroom space #4&5 two bottles for one infant were not labeled with the date and bags of frozen breast milk were not labeled with the date they were received from by the facility.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In classroom space #2 stored in a child’s bag below five feet in the child’s cubby was a tube of Think Baby Sunscreen and two Badger Anti-Bug Sprays.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“Staff C. Nicholas hired on 9/3/21 did not have a TB test or screening on file.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening 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: Jun 26, 2024. 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 classroom space #1 and 2 a plastic bag was stored in a cubby below five feet.”

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.