The Learning Experience

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A child was left unattended at the outdoor learning area for thrity )30) seconds.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Corrected during the inspection.

The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.

“In spaces six (6), seven (7), and eleven (11) the staff to child ratio was not met.”

Rule The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.. Corrected during the inspection.

A child’s file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

“One (1) child’s file did not contain an acknowledgment receipt of the policy.”

Rule A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Four (4) children’s files did not have medical records on file.”

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 14, 2026. 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.

“Four (4) children’s files did not have a completed medical exam or health assessment on file within the timeline.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment 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 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“Staff members S.T. and L.C. did not have sixteen (16) hours of orientation documented within the first six (6) weeks.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The last fire inspection was completed in January of 2025”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 4, 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 for the date of issuance).

“Staff members B.P, and A.L. did not obtain or complete forms for a criminal background check within the required timeline and do not have a valid qualifying letter on file.”

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: May 6, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.A qualifying letter was not in the staff files for S.T, L.H.C, B.P, and A.L. for review.”

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: May 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

“Staff members B.J, L.H.C, L.C, and S.T. did not have a certificate proving completion of the required training.”

Rule The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A child was able to open the door to their classroom, leave the classroom, enter the lobby area where she was for approximately two (2) minutes at which she returned the child to the classroom. The teachers were unaware the child was not in the room.”

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: Jul 9, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.

“The EPR plan was reviewed by all staff but the review date was not indicated or updated.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan.. Corrected during the inspection.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“On 9/5/24 the menu for lunch reflected: whole grain mac cheese, sweet peas & carrots, seasonal fruit salad, milk. The “menu change” form for lunch reflected for lunch: sunbutter wraps, peaches, peas and corn. While monitoring daily reports for lunch on 9/5/24, a childs meal reflected: applesauce, peaches and whole grain rice.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“The meal I monitored today was a snack that consisted of apple slices, pepperonis, water, with cheese sticks as a vegetarian option. The original menu reflected the following for snack: whole grain cheddar crackers, fresh cucumber wheels, water. The menu change form was blank for todays snack, therefore the meal served was not posted.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“Vehicles. The mini-bus with the license plate ending in 9948 tire tread was less than 2/3 of an inch. The tire was on the front passenger side of the mini-bus.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“An infant in room three (3) there was a bottle not dated.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“There was an over the counter cream permission slip which needed a date correction. There was also an over the counter cream permission slips in rooms eight (8) and eleven (11) that did not have a current non-expired permission slips.”

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: May 28, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.

“In room number ten (10) there was a teacher who was having a conversation with a child who was practicing unsanitary hygiene, and when this was pointed out, she did assist the child with hand-washing.”

Rule Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene.. Corrected during the inspection.