Childcare Network #341

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

“Staff member D.F’s qualifying letter expired on 6/5/25.”

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 20, 2025. 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 member D.F’s has not completed or submitted forms to completed a background check, current letter expired 6/5/25.”

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 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Staff member M.S’s qualifying letter was not in her file and available to review.”

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: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.

“A gas can was left on the playground that serves preschool aged children.”

Rule Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A permission slip giving a standing order for a prescription medication was expired. The parent was on site and was able to review the medication, apply changes and update the form.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. 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 for the date of issuance).

“Staff member M.S’s file did not have a current qualifying letter on file, and did not have proof of starting the criminal background process for a current qualifying letter.”

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: Jan 31, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“I observed in three spaces (space 2, space 4 and 6) lesson plans that were dated for last weeks, 6/10/24-6/14/24.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“I observed in space #7. three (3) electrical outlets uncovered and accessible to children.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“A staff member’s purse was accessible to children (on top of table) that contained a stick of tums.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.

“An incident that took place on May 8, 2024 was not documented on the facility’s incident log.”

Rule Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“An incident report was not completed the date of the incident.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 31, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

“During today’s visit, four (4) children’s file did not have the completed emergency medical care information on file.”

Rule Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually 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, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“During today’s visit, I monitored the OLE for the two year old and three year old children; I observed large rocks that could be a potential safety hazards near the picnic tables and grassy area.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information.

“I observed in space 1a, medication, “Nystatin” documentation was not completed after the staff indicated she applied the cream previously for the child it was prescribe for.”

Rule When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include 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 13, 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.

“In space 3 and space 4, the daily arrival was not completed (documented) for all children that were present.”

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

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

“One child enrolled over 30 days did not have a completed emergency medical care information on file during today’s visit.”

Rule Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 28, 2024. 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.

“One child enrolled after 30 days did not have a completed medical exam/health assessment available for review during today’s visit.”

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

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“A purse in space 3 was accessible to children behind an unlocked cabinet that possessed, Tylenol medication and stress relief cream in a purse.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“On today’s posted menu, cheese gits, blueberries, milk was identified. I observed a container of peaches on the kitchen preparation counter and asked if peaches were served. Peaches were served to some children due to a shortage of blueberries.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.

The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.

“While monitoring the outdoor learning environment, I observed small pieces of plastic throughout the play area designated for infants/toddlers.”

Rule The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin.. Corrected during the inspection.