Young @ Heart Christian Childcare

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

“A violation was found for which there is no item number. Live roaches were observed approximately 2 weeks ago. This was corrected by acquiring and implementing pest control services. There were no visible signs of roaches during today’s visit. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831 (b).”

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

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.

“One staff member hired 8/24/26, received his medical exam on 9/1/26.”

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: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“One staff member hired 8/24/26, received his screening results on 9/1/26.”

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: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space # 2, a schedule was not available for review. This was corrected by posting a schedule.”

Rule A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference.. 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 space #5, a supply closet containing 4 bleach containers and toilet cleaner was unlocked. This was corrected by locking the door.”

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 has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating.

“The last sanitation inspection is dated 2/12/25.”

Rule Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating..

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“In space #1, an outlet was uncovered near the cubbies. This was corrected by covering with a safety plug.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In space #3, 3 medications were stored in an unlocked container. This was corrected by removing the medication from the room and storing them in a locked container.”

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

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“In space #2, (9) 2 1/2-year-old children were offered screen time. This was corrected by turning of the TV.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“In space #2 and #3, documentation was not available. This was corrected by posting the appropriate staff/child ratios applicable to each classroom.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In space #2 and #5, attendance was not documented for 1/5/26.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“Two teachers cared for (4) one-year olds, (6) two-year-olds, (7) three-year-olds, and (3) four-year-olds, on the outdoor learning environment. This was corrected by adding another teacher.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.

“Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. One staff member sent to be counted in ratio in the room where the infants are cared for, did not have the required ITS SIDS training.”

Rule Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A 2-year-old child left out of space #5, without staff member’s knowledge, entered space #3, and bit an infant 3 times on the shoulder and arm area.”

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: Nov 20, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.

“Bottle are left out unrefrigerated up to an hour at drop off and up to 2 hours 15 minutes in the afternoon before departing the center.”

Rule Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. 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 space #3, four bottles were not labeled with the child’s name or 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 20, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“In space #3, 1 teacher cared for 6 infants and (1) one-year-old alone. This was corrected by moving an infant and a one-year-old to space #1.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“Documentation shows that the last drill was conducted on 7/22/25.”

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: Nov 20, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“One staff member hired 4/13/23, gives breaks and steps in to covers staffing shortages as needed. The staff member does not have the required health and safety training to be in charge of a group or counted in ratio.”

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: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.

“In space #3, three bottles were placed in the refrigerator without covers. This was corrected by wrapping the tops of the bottles with aluminum foil.”

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

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“In space #5, the floors had peeling paint which lead out into the hall. This was corrected temporarily by placing rugs down over the areas with peeling paint inside the classroom and in the hallway.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Documentation was not on file for one sleeping infant. This was corrected by documenting visual checks.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.