Little Warrior Castle Child Care

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. The child care operator did not notify the Division of existing household members including herself, by connecting household members to her facility in the ABCMS.”

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: Aug 27, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Authorization to seek medical care in the parent’s absence was not available.

“Authorization was not on file for one child.”

Rule Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Home was not free of lead poisoning hazards as define in G.S.

“130A-131.7(7). The facility has not completed the steps to ensure the home is free from lead in paint.”

Rule Home was not free of lead poisoning hazards as define in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. 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.

“The operator daily attendance did not include documentation of time of arrival and departure for all children in care.”

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 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.

“Current written permission from a parent or guardian to transport children was not on file for each child who was transported.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The family child care home was not free of asbestos hazards as defined in G.S.

“130A-444(2) and 10A NCAC 09 .0102(5). The family child care home has not completed the steps to verify the home is free of asbestos hazards.”

Rule The family child care home was not free of asbestos hazards 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: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home.

“Parents did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the plan. Parents did not give written permission for their child to be transported by the operator for specific routine tasks that are included on the written schedule. Two children did not have a signed statement on file from a parent acknowledging receipt and explanation of the written plan of care.”

Rule The written plan of care was not given and explained to parents of children in care on or before the first day the child attended the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Authorization to seek medical care in the parent’s absence was not available.

“Authorization to seek medical care in the parent’s absence was not on file for one child.”

Rule Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children’s hands were not washed after diapering.

“One child’s hands were not washed after diapering.”

Rule Children's hands were not washed after diapering.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.

“The activity plan was not available for review.”

Rule Developmentally appropriate activities for the ages of children in care, were not provided as planned on the written schedule and activity plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.

“Written permission from a parent or guardian giving permission for the operator to transport children was not on file or was older than twelve months for five children enrolled.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

“A signed and dated statement attesting that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian was not on file for three children.”

Rule Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 10, 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.

“The operator did not have a record of monthly check for hazards outdoors for January, February, and March of 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: Apr 30, 2025. 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.

“The operator did not have daily attendance records for all children available for review.”

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: Apr 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator’s signature, were not available.

“The operator did not have a record of monthly fire drills completed for January, February, and March of 2025.”

Rule Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 30, 2025. 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 operator has not conducted a lockdown or shelter-in-place drill since 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: Apr 30, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Copy of the safe sleep policy was not given and explained to the parent/guardian of each infant on or before the first day the infant attended the home and a signed statement from each parent/guardian acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy was not on file. Signed statements by the parent/guardian acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the safe sleep policy was not on file for two children.”

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: Sep 25, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.