Little Sprouts Academy

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“The children in the one year old classroom did not wash their hands after coming in from a fire drill outside before sitting down to eat lunch.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 2, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One classroom did not have a current activity plan posted.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“A bottle of Aveeno body lotion was observed accessible to the children in the one year old classroom. In the 4/5 year old classroom the electrical panel box was unlocked and partially open. The doors to the Kitchen were observed propped open and the Cook was delivering meals to the classrooms. A staff member’s purse was observed sitting on a desk in the 3/4 year old classroom. Baby wipes were observed sitting beside a toilet in the 2/3 year old classroom.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Electrical outlets were observed uncovered in the 2/3 year old and 4/5 year old classrooms.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“The trash can in the two year old classroom was observed to have a large amount of dried food and debris on the lid and down the sides. A table in the 4/5 year old classroom had grime and needs to be deep cleaned.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

“A plastic bag and a plastic glove were observed on the ground on the outside playground.”

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2025. 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.

“One new staff member did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Child Maltreatment 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: Mar 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home.

“An employee was found to be working during today’s visit with a disqualification letter dated 12/13/2024.”

Rule A child care provider or uncompensated provider found to be disqualified and not eligible for employment in child care was employed or living in the home.. Corrected during the inspection.

All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.

“I did observe that the door to an unlicensed space was open and I observed that there were paint cans sitting on a counter.”

Rule All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Based on observations, staff interview and reviewing documentation of incident reports, it was determined that there were lapses in supervision in the one-year-old classrooms.”

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: Oct 3, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“The last documented outdoor playground inspection was May 2024.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“An incident ocurred in which a staff member who was covering the two year old classroom during nap time was discovered sleeping when a co-teacher arrived back in the classroom.”

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: Jun 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.

“One Infant was observed sitting in a swing with a sippy cup drinking.”

Rule Each infant was not held for bottle feeding until he/she can hold his own bottle.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 12, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“I observed six(6) three year olds, fourteen (14) four year olds and five (5) five year olds combined together in one classroom with two staff.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

A child’s hands were not washed after each diaper change.

“One child did not wash their hands with soap and water after a diaper change.”

Rule A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“The fence on the outside playground is in need of repair.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Plastic sinks were missing from the Dramatic Play area in two different classrooms.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not review the center’s EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.

“Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five staff did not have proof that the EPR plan was reviewed on an annual basis.”

Rule All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.

“A staff member did not wash their hands after diapering a child before diapering another child.”

Rule All staff did not wash their hands thoroughly after diapering each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.

Rule Before staff members walked children off premises for play or outings, the center did not obtain written permission from the parent of each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“One staff member did not have a Staff Medical Report on file that contained all the required information.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.

“All diapering procedures were not followed after diapering a child.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“The three year old classroom was outside on the playground with one staff member and eleven three year old children.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

“The toilet area in the 4/5 year old classroom had dirt and grime on the tile grout and around the baseboards. There was also a urine smell in the bathroom.”

Rule Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.

“A child was observed eating off of another child’s plate as well as eating food off of the floor.”

Rule The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

“Five staff did not have proof that the EMC plan was reviewed on an annual basis.”

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.