Day Star School of Excellence

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“The teacher in the room for school-age children was standing in the doorway of her class and the outdoor environment watching her class inside and the three-year old class outside.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times..

Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development.

“Upon arrival today, I observed the preschool class playing outside. No gross motor activities were observed. I asked Ms. Johnson to about the availability of additional, age-appropriate materials. Only small cornhole boards were observed.”

Rule Developmentally appropriate equipment and materials were not provided for variety of outdoor activities for vigorous play and large muscle development..

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

“A staff member was left alone with five school-age children and seven children ages three and four. The enhanced staff/child ratio for a three-year old child is one staff to ten children.”

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

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. The training for F. Johnson expired 7/31/26.”

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: Sep 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. The training for F. Johson expired 7/31/26.”

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: Sep 16, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“D. Jackson began as a volunteer on 2/16/26. The date of her form was 6/25/26. The form for R. Johnson was completed today. He began as a volunteer 1/5/26.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The administrator or other staff members with caregiving responsibilities did not complete an individual continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan. The plan for F. Johnson was due by 7/31/26. A copy of the plan must be sent with the corrective action letter.”

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: Aug 17, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The administrator did not complete a continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan that addresses programmatic goals for the facility. The plan for the facility was due by 7/31/26. A copy of the plan must be sent with the corrective action letter.”

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: Aug 17, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“The trainings for F. Johnson were due by 7/31/26.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

“The plan was to be completed by 7/31/26. Once completed, email page one showing the date of the plan.”

Rule The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template 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: Aug 21, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“A. Hughes completed the training prior to employment on 3/9/26. Her training was dated 2/13/25. The training was older than twelve months on date of hire.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“The wooded border around the fence at the air conditioners has protruding nails.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“Incident reports were not recorded on an incident log.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 20, 2026. 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. An inspection was due by 4/30/26. An inspection was attempted on 6/24/26 but was not completed due to violations.”

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

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The facility did not implement the curriculum for all ages served. A curriculum was not being implemented for children served. Staff were given a theme and looking up activities online.”

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

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“New staff member A. Showmaker had not completed orientation as required.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.