Lots-A-Tots

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. No staff members were reported to the ABCMS roster prior to today’s visit.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“During my visit today there were three (3) staff members that did not have a valid qualification letter. One (1) staff member’s qualification letter expired on 01/22/2026. One (1) staff member’s qualification letter expired on 10/01/2024. One (1) staff member has not completed the Criminal Records Background Check process.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to 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 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.

“The majority of the children did not have linens for their cots during nap time.”

Rule All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“There was a nine-year-old being cared for in the classroom with children ages one-through-two years of age.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children’s records were not made available for review.

“The nine-year-old child present during my visit did not have a file available for review.”

Rule Children's records 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: May 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“During today’s visit it was noted that one (1) new staff member did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 27, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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 for the date of issuance).

“During my visit today there were two (2) staff members that did not have a valid qualification letter. One staff member’s qualification letter expired on 01/22/2026. One staff member’s qualification letter expired on 10/01/2024.”

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

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

“After review of all ten (10) staff member’s files it was noted that two (2) staff did not have a valid qualification letter on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to 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: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“During my walkthrough the laundry room door was unlocked and there was a aerosol can of hairspray, and a bottle of Ajax liquid laundry detergent being stored in the area. In the classroom for children ages two-through-three years of age there was an aerosol can of sunscreen and bug spray being stored underneath the diaper changing table that was not locked.”

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.

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. After review of all ten (10) staff member’s files it was noted that the administrator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on 08/18/2025.”

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: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

“After review of five (5) children’s files it was noted that three (3) children did not have a medical record and immunization records available for review.”

Rule Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“After review of all ten (10) staff members’ files it was noted that two (2) staff had not completed their Criminal Background Checks prior to employment.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.

“On November 13, 2025 a staff member sprayed at a child’s face with a spray cleaning bottle three (3) times for not laying down for rest time.”

Rule Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 27, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

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: May 6, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“After review of the five (5) children’s files it was noted that one (1) child that was enrolled on 06/03/2024 immunization record was dated 10/03/2024.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“After review of the five (5) children’s files it was noted that one (1) child that was enrolled on 06/03/2024 medical exam was dated 10/04/2024.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that three (3) staff members had not completed all of the health and safety training topics with one year of enrollment as required.”

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: May 19, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.