Ring Around the Roses Home Daycare

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. Operator was not linked in the CBC ABCMS Portal.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 22, 2026. 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.

“The indoor area where children are cared for has goldfish and pizza crust strewn on the floor that at least one child was picking up and eating during the visit.”

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

Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.

“Three children in care today did not have an application on file.”

Rule Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not cared for in a smoke free and tobacco free environment.

“The child care area smelled strongly of some type of smoke and evidence of that smoking had taken place in areas of the home was present.”

Rule Children were not cared for in a smoke free and tobacco free environment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“Today the provider served the children in care pizza, juice and goldfish. This does not meet Meal Patterns for Children in Care.”

Rule Nutritious meals and snacks served did not meet 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: Jan 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The home was not in compliance with permit restrictions.

“Today the home was not incompliance with permit restrictions because the operator was providing care to six preschool aged children. This is one child over the required capacity.”

Rule The home was not in compliance with permit restrictions.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 14, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All garbage was not stored in water-proof containers with tight fitting covers both indoors and outdoors.

“Two bags of trash was located on the porch near the door that parents and children use to enter home.”

Rule All garbage was not stored in water-proof containers with tight fitting covers both indoors and outdoors.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Floor had lots of small pieces of trash and grass on the floor where children are cared for.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each child’s hands were not washed after toileting or handling bodily fluids.

“A child came out of the bathroom without washing hands.”

Rule Each child’s hands were not washed after toileting or handling bodily fluids.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“EPR Plan was last updated 8/7/2024.”

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

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.

“I observed food crumbs, trash, broken crayons, and not clean toys in area where children are cared for. We discussed cleaning and wiping toys, picking up trash, and removing trash off playground.”

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: May 23, 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.

“Microban disinfecting spray was observed in area where children are cared for located on bench near your work station”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 23, 2025. 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.

“A push pin was observed on the floor of the space used to care for children and a used glove on the floor of the bathroom.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

An individual sleeping space for resting such as a bed, crib, play pen, cot, mat, or sleeping bag with individual linens was not provided for each pre-school age child who was in care for four hours or more, or for all children if overnight care is provided.

“Four (4) of the children in care slept on cots that did not have linens on them.”

Rule An individual sleeping space for resting such as a bed, crib, play pen, cot, mat, or sleeping bag with individual linens was not provided for each pre-school age child who was in care for four hours or more, or for all children if overnight care is provided.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 28, 2024. 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.

“Arrival times were not documented for the children in attendance.”

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: Aug 28, 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.

“A container of aerosol Febreze was observed on a shelf in the area used for childcare. Laundry Gain detergent, fabric softener, laundry beads and hand sanitizer were observed stored below five (5) feet in the kitchen. Debris and possibly hazardous items were observed on the floor of the child care space and near the entrance/exit for families and the front yard.”

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: Aug 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“There was an uncovered outlet in the space used for childcare near the air purifier. Uncovered outlets in the kitchen and living room area which are accessible to children.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.

“Two (2) open bags of charcoal and a grill were observed in the front yard.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided.

“A child toilet seat cover was stored on the floor of the bathroom.”

Rule Sanitary toilet, diaper changing and hand-washing facilities were not provided.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 21, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill.

“A fire drill was not completed since May 2024.”

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: Aug 22, 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.

“The last shelter-in-place and/or lockdown drill was completed March 2024.”

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: Aug 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children’s water supply every two years.

“Results were not kept on file in the home. The last well water bacteriological analysis was completed March 8, 2022.”

Rule Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.

“The required sleep checks were not completed for the one (1) enrolled infant.”

Rule Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of 30 days.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“There were two (2) uncovered outlets near the highchair and the little tikes toy box.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 27, 2024. 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.

“There were no documented outdoor play area inspections for the months of August 2023 through November 2023.”

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: Jun 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Copy of each child’s health assessment, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.There is no medical report on file for the three (3) siblings enrolled April 25, 2024. The medical report for the preschool aged child enrolled December 18, 2023 was completed in 2021 and their immunization report is from 2020.”

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: Jun 27, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.