Children’s Development Academy, Inc.

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. Two current staff members employed on 10/23/25 and 6/15/26 were not listed on the ABCMS provider portal 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: Aug 24, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“K. Robinson did not have a valid qualification letter on file on the first day of employment, June 15, 2026. The valid qualification letter on file was dated June 16, 2026.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. 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 employed on October 23, 2025, had a medical exam signed by a health care professional dated November 7, 2025 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“On August 3, 2026, two children were not signed out of care, on August 4, 2026, one child was not signed into care, and on August 6, 2026 one child was not signed out of care with a specific time of arrival or departure.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“In space #4, one child one year of age that enrolled on November 3, 2025, had a permission to administer Destin diaper cream that did not include the valid date to begin/end the authorization, the usage instructions, and the date that the parent signed the authorization.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“K. Robinson began employment on June 15, 2026 and the approved qualification letter on file was dated June 16, 2026.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Corrected during the inspection.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“One staff member employed on October 23, 2025 did not have a Shaken Baby policy that included the date that the staff member reviewed the policy. One staff member employed June 15, 2026, did not have verification of a review of the Shaken Baby policy on file.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Corrected during the inspection.

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“In space #4, one child seven months of age that enrolled on July 13, 2026 and one child ten months of age that enrolled on April 26,2026, did not have a parent’s signature on the feeding plan on file.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 23, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 facility owner/administrator was not listed on the ABCMS provider portal 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: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In space #2, two children, two years of age, were not listed on the monthly attendance report during the walkthrough of the facility.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

“In space #1, the diaper changing surface was not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after use.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. 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 #3, there were three packages of markers with lids in the art area and six pens with lids on a shelf accessible to children under three years of age.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One staff member employed 4/22/24 had verification of completed health and safety trainings dated 8/19/25.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“One staff member employed 4/22/24 had verification of the last review of the Emergency Medical Care Plan dated 8/19/24.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“The last review of the EPR plan by the trained staff on file was dated 7/26/24.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. 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 #1, there were multiple broken crayons, paper clips, and pen lids in a drawer accessible to children under 3 years of age.”

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.

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

“The last completed shelter-in-place drill was completed 12/20/24.”

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: Apr 2, 2025. 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.

“One child, that was 11 months of age at enrollment on 8/22/24, did not have a signed acknowledgement that the staff had reviewed the safe sleep policy with the parent.”

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: Oct 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

“One child enrolled 8/22/24, did not have allergies, health care concerns, fears, or unique behaviors listed on the child’s application.”

Rule Application for enrollment did not include all required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On 9/4/24, 2 children were not signed into care. On 9/9/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 9/13/24, two children were not signed into care. One 9/17/24, two children were not signed out of care. On 9/20/24, one child was not signed out of care.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“One child, one year of age, did not have a parent signature on the feeding plan.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.