Alivia’s Playhouse Home Daycare

Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

“Some children’s files did not contain the required health assessment.”

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 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Home was not equipped with either an electrically operated smoke detector with a battery back-up; or both an electrically operated detector and a battery operated detector located next to each other.

“The smoke detector in the family childcare home was not operable.”

Rule Home was not equipped with either an electrically operated smoke detector with a battery back-up; or both an electrically operated detector and a battery operated detector located next to each other.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“An monthly outdoor inspection for April 2026 was not completed.”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied 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 26, 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.

“Attendance as well as arrival and departure times were not maintained consistently.”

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: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Some children’s files did not contain the parent’s acknowledgement of the 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 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent/guardian was not notified of when and where the child was to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider.

“The transportation permission forms were not complete with required information such as where children are transported from and to.”

Rule Parent/guardian was not notified of when and where the child was to be transported, and the name of the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

“Some children’s files did not contain the required discipline policy parent acknowledgement.”

Rule Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file 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 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

“The EPR Plan was not updated/reviewed annually as required. The last update was on 4/18/25.”

Rule The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The qualification letter for the B. Cagle expired 10/2025.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.

“Current activity plans were not available for review.”

Rule Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.

“The cover for the outdoor fire pit was broken and had jagged edges.”

Rule Equipment and toys were not in good repair and developmentally appropriate.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.

“Screen time was not documented for all children who participate in screen time while in care.”

Rule Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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).

“Prior to expiring, the qualification letter for B. Cagle was not renewed.”

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).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

School-age children were not offered a balance of activities appropriate to their age, needs and interests.

“A variety of age appropriate materials were not available for school-age children.”

Rule School-age children were not offered a balance of activities appropriate to their age, needs and interests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 2, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.

“The children’s files contained transportation permission forms that were no longer valid and needed to be updated.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“A fire drill was not conducted for April 2025.”

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: Jun 5, 2025. 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.

“Operator did not maintain daily attendance records including the arrival and dismissal for all children 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 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 training was not renewed before the expiration date of 9/2024.”

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: Dec 16, 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 training was not renewed before the expiration date of 9/2024.”

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: Dec 16, 2024. 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.

“A quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill was not completed. The last drill was completed on 8/21/24.”

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: Dec 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Resident A.D. did not have a valid qualifying letter as required.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.

“Resident, A.D.did not complete the required forms within five business days.”

Rule An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings.

“A child’s off-premise permission form was not signed by the parent.”

Rule Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 14, 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.

“Mothballs were in an unlocked cabinet under the bathroom sink and accessible to children. There was a large glass mirror in the outdoor play area that was accessible to children.”

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: Nov 28, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“The operator did not provide developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities which allow for vigorous play, large and small muscle development, and social, emotional, and intellectual development on a daily basis. The operator did not provide developmentally appropriate equipment and materials for a variety of outdoor activities.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.