Lighthouse Learning Center

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“Sunscreen for a child was observed in space #2 that expired in September 2026.”

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

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.

“Storage closet in the hallway containing several cans of spray paint, cans of paint/stain, and multiple containers of cleaning products was observed not locked.”

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.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“During the visit attendance for the week of 9/21/26-9/25/26 and the week of 9/28/26-9/30/26 was not recorded in space #5.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance..

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.

“One (1) child’s cup was observed in space #4 that was sent from home was not labeled with their name and the date.”

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.

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

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A staff member (S.S) caring for two (2) infants did not have ITS SIDS training completed.”

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: Sep 18, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.

“I observed safe sleep logs/charts not completed for infants after 9/3/2026. The logs/charts that were made avaialble displayed missing information regarding safe sleep checks for every 15 minutes.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“I observed two classroom’s sign-in document for arrival not maintained/indicating the number of children present was signed in during today’s visit.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.

“I observed a dangling electrical code(attached to a fan) inside/ontop of shelf, in space #2, accessible to toddler age children.”

Rule Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers.. Corrected during the inspection.

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

“One school age child did not have the top portion of the emergency medical care information on file during today’s visit. This child was enrolled more than 30 days at the facility.”

Rule Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. 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.

“I observed a RED Bull energy drink on top of dorm refrigerator in space #5.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 18, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current schedule was not made available during today’s visit for space #1.”

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: Jun 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.

“One child’s file, did not complete or include any persons that the center may contact in the case of an emergency on the child’s application.”

Rule Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“In space #6, a classroom with children present, did not have all children signed in with an arrival time during the visit.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

“One child’s file, enrolled in June 2026, did not have a completed emergency medical history on file.”

Rule Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.