God’s Little Blessings

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 has not notified the Division of working and living in the child care facility.”

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

Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent’s signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child’s file.

“The Pet Acknowledgement Form did not include where the animal would be kept during child care operating hours for a child enrolled 10/21/2025.”

Rule Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The family child care home operator did not have results of the water sample analysis on file in the home, showing they are free of bacteria and lead hazards.

“The last bacteriological analysis was completed on November 29, 2023.”

Rule The family child care home operator did not have results of the water sample analysis on file in the home, showing they are free of bacteria and lead hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.

“A child enrolled 10/21/2025 did not have a signed statement indicating the receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy maintained in their file.”

Rule The signed statement regarding receipt of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy did not contain the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“The arrival time was not documented for one child in care.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.

“The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on 8/11/2025.”

Rule Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent’s signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child’s file.

“There was not a signed form acknowledging there were animals located on the premises and where the animals would be kept during operating hours for a child enrolled on 9/22/2025.”

Rule Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child’s parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.

“A signed statement of receiving the Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not on file for a child enrolled 9/22/2025.”

Rule Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 27, 2025. 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.

“Two spray paint cans were located in the outdoor play area used by children.”

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.

Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.

“The operator completed health and safety trainings on 2/9/2020.”

Rule Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child’s full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.

“The application for a child enrolled 8/12/2024 did not include any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics.”

Rule Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child’s date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.

“The application for a child enrolled 8/12/2024 did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of respond required for the health care needs or concerns.”

Rule Application did not include health care needs or concerns, symptoms of and the type of response required for the health care needs or concerns.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 29, 2024. 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 a child enrolled 8/12/2024 did not include the names and phone number of the child’s physician.”

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: Oct 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“Attendance records were not available for review today.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“The last fire drill was conducted on 7/18/2024.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.

“The following hazards were observed outdoors: a propane tank was not stored in a locked area, the seat of one bicycle had peeled off leaving the foam padding exposed. The following hazards were observed inside: the laundry room containing cleaning chemicals was left unlocked, the providers prescription and over-the-counter medication was store in a cabinet unlocked in the kitchen, hand sanitizer was stored below five feet, and clorox wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet.”

Rule All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 3, 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.

“One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a health assessment on file within 30 days.”

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: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and available for review.

“An emergeny medical care plan was not on file at the facility for review.”

Rule Documentation of the operator’s emergency medical care plan to follow in the event of a child medical emergency, was not on file and 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 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

“One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility’s smoking and tobacco restriction policy.”

Rule Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible in the home.

“Emergency numbers were not posted at the facility.”

Rule Telephone numbers for the fire department, law enforcement office, emergency medical service, and poison control were not posted in a location visible 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 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance.

“One child enrolled on 4/8/24 did not have a receipt one file that parents received the facility’s operational policies.”

Rule The Family Child Care Home operator did not discuss the operational policies with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the template provided by the Division.

“The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was not on file for review.”

Rule The operator did not develop an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan within four months of completing the Emergency Preparedness and Response in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on the 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: May 24, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator’s CPR certification expired on 8/15/23.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

“The operator’s First Aid certification expired on 8/15/23.”

Rule Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.