Growing Promises 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 ABCMS CBC Provider 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: May 6, 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.

“Playground had pieces of shredded paper and cracked plastic Easter egg 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“Electrical outlets were not covered in the kitchen and living room.”

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: May 6, 2026. 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 last updated on March 31, 2025.”

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

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

“A health assessment was not on file for two (2) children that were enrolled July 14, 2025 and August 25, 2025. A health assessment was completed September 19, 2025 for a child that was enrolled August 11, 2025.”

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: Oct 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Copy of each child’s immunization record, including the operator’s own preschool child(ren), was not on file.

“Immunization records were not on file for two (2) children, who were enrolled August 11, 2025 and August 25, 2025.”

Rule Copy of each child's immunization record, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 3, 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.

“Two (2) cans of paint were stored in a room adjacent to the room used to care for children. The laundry room was not locked that stored laundry detergent, insect and pest control liquid, Clorox wipes, and other chemicals.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each child’s hands were not washed before and after eating.

“None of the five (5) children present washed their hands prior to drinking a bottle and eating lunch.”

Rule Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 3, 2025. 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.

“Documentation was not on file verifying an outdoor playground inspection was completed in July 2025.”

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: Oct 3, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily.

“Soiled diapers were stored in an uncovered container in the bathroom, accessible to children.”

Rule Soiled diapers were not placed in a covered, leak-proof container which was not emptied and cleaned daily.. Corrected during the inspection.