Hicks Child Care

A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.

“A First Aid poster was not posted as required by the rule.”

Rule A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Application did not have an a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

“Enrolled child, K. H., did not have a medical action plan for asthma on file.”

Rule Application did not have an a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I).

“Written authorization permitting the caregiver to administer albuterol to enrolled child K.H. was not on file.”

Rule Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. 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.

“The operator did not have an emergency care plan on file.”

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: Sep 8, 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 operator did not maintain daily attendance records for the two (2) enrolled children.”

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 did not record required information when administering prescription or over-the-counter medication.

“The operator did not maintain a record when administering medication for one enrolled child.”

Rule Operator did not record required information when administering prescription or over-the-counter medication.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

“The last documented annual health questionnaire was completed on October 15, 2024, and expired on October 15, 2025.”

Rule Health questionnaire was not completed annually.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 operator did not document daily arrival and departure times as children arrived and departed during the day.”

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.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“An electrical outlet was not covered”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Aerosol cans of air freshener and hair mousse were not kept in a locked storage.”

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.

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.

“The operator did not have an emergency medical plan on file 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: Apr 2, 2025. 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.

“Operator did not renew the CPR training before the certification expired on 12-30-24. CDV”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Operator did not renew the first aid training before the certification expired on 12-30-24.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).

“The child care provider did not complete a criminal background check before the qualification letter expired on 12-12-24.”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).. Corrected during the inspection.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“The most recent monthly fire drill was conducted on 9-18-24.”

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: Apr 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

“The most recent quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill was conducted on 7-15-24.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the 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.

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.

“An aerosol can of air freshener was located on top of a shelf in the bathroom.”

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.

A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.

Rule A First Aid Information sheet, complete with required information, was not posted for quick referral by staff.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

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.. Corrected during the inspection.