Golden Child Development Center

All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.

“When reviewing school-aged children’s records five (5) out of thirty-six (36) remain incomplete not containing all of the required paperwork in each child’s file. Incomplete information included: two (2) files without annually updated applications to include emergency medical care information; three (3) files without immunization records; five (5) files without receipt of a discipline policy; five (5) files without receipt of the Summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law and Rule for Child Care Centers; and five (5) files without permission to play outside the fenced play area.”

Rule All records required were not available for review by a representative of 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, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“Today on 4/16/26, fifteen (15) school-aged children were observed arriving after being transported from local schools. Documentation of standing permission from parents or guardians authorizing transportation to and from local schools, valid for up to 12 months, was not available for review.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children used space that was not approved.

“School-aged children approved to receive child care at Golden Child Development Center due to subsidy funding are still being transported to an unapproved location at Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (also known as Kool Kidz).”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On April 8, 2026, a school-aged child was left outside space #7 unsupervised for approximately thirteen (13) minutes, from 3:35 p.m. to 3:48 p.m.”

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: Apr 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“Accurate daily attendance, including each child’s time of arrival and departure, has not been consistently recorded in writing. Attendance was not documented on the before and afterschool van and bus transportation rosters on 4/9/26 and 4/10/26. In addition, attendance was not recorded on the afternoon of 4/16/26. Today on 4/16/26, the arrival time for children listed on the roster in space #5 had not been recorded.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children 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: Apr 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

All children’s records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.

“Children’s records for three (3) children whom attended within the past year and are now no longer enrolled were not available during the visit.”

Rule All children's records, except ones regarding administration of medications as referenced in rule.0803 (13), were not retained on file for as long as the child was enrolled, and/or for at least one year from the date the child was no longer enrolled in the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.

“When reviewing school-aged children’s records five (5) out of forty-five (45) were incomplete not containing all of the required paperwork in each child’s file. Three (3) of the forty-five (45) school-aged children did not have a file available for review during the visit.”

Rule All records required were not available for review by a representative of the Division.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“On 4-1-26, thirteen (13) school-aged children were transported to Knightdale Station Park. The required information with written permission from the parent or guardian to transport children to the park was not available. Permission to transport was not available for one (1) school-aged child that on 4-1-26 at 1:15pm was transported to Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (also known as Kool Kidz).”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children used space that was not approved.

“On 4-1-26 at 1:15pm, thirteen (13) school-aged children were transported to Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (also known as Kool Kidz). Twelve (12) of these children are approved to receive child care at Golden Child Development Center due to subsidy funding.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“During a transition from the playground to the classroom, a caregiver led a line of school-aged children into space #7, unaware that two (2) boys were engaged in a physical altercation in the hallway.”

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: Feb 17, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“Permission to transport school-aged children to the Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (Kool Kidz) was not available.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children used space that was not approved.

“School-aged children are being transported daily to an unlicensed/unapproved space located at Kiddie Kare Academy Enrichment Center (Kool Kidz).”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“Accurate daily attendance reflecting the time of arrival and time of departure, has not been recorded on paper and/or the Bright Wheel app for all children.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children 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 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.

“On 1-21-26 at approximately 3:36pm, a minibus arrived at the facility and dropped off seven (7) school-aged children. An eleven (11) year old opened the facility door for the children, while the driver remained seated on the minibus.”

Rule Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 3, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“Permission to administer an Epinephrine Injection, USP to a child expired on 5-26-25.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child’s diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.

“The diaper changing pad in space #2 contained a tear, exposing foam.”

Rule Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“Documentation on file for one (1) staff member indicated they completed 4 hours of orientation within the first six (6) weeks of employment and one (1) staff member completed five (5) hours of orientation within the first six (6) weeks of employment.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“An Epinephrine Injection, USP prescribed for one child expired August 2025.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.

“Boudreaux’s Butt Paste located in space #2 was not labeled with the child’s name as required.”

Rule Over-the-counter medicines were not in their original containers or administered as authorized in writing by parent, physician or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Located in an unlocked cabinet in space #4 was Glue Away Adhesive Remover & Cleaner and an aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray.”

Rule Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children.. 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).

“A qualifying letter for one child care provider expired on 10-7-2025.”

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: Dec 1, 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.

“Two (2) staff members hired in June 2025 and July 2025 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 day of employment.”

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: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“The action plan for one child was dated 10-15-24.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.

“As the preschool-aged children played on the playground, the gate leading to the park lot of that playground was observed with the latch not secured and the gate was opened approximately four (4) inches.”

Rule Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 22, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“In space #5 the activity plan was dated November 4, 2024 - November 8, 2024.”

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

A written statement from each child’s parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

“Four (4) children’s files did not contain permission for the children to play outside the fenced area.”

Rule A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“On November 22, 2024, when the infants in space #2 were placed in cribs and on cots to sleep, documentation of visual checks of the sleeping infants were not completed at least every 15 minutes as required.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 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.

“A medical report was not on file for one (1) child care provider hired on October 24, 2024.”

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

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

“In space #2 the required age appropriate fine motor toys were not available, offered in sufficient quantity and to allow for a range of choices.”

Rule For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“In space #2, A&D Ointment for a child no longer enrolled was not returned to the parent.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

“TB Test results for one (1) child care provider hired on October 24, 2024 was not on file.”

Rule On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening 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: Dec 6, 2024. 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.

“Three (3) staff members employed for more than ninety (90) days do not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of 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: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.

“The Ready to Go File did not contain current medication authorizations, medical action plans, the current allergy list, and current staff emergency information.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“There was no lesson plan posted in space #9 and the lesson plan posted in space #7 was dated 6/3/24 - 6/7/24.”

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

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.

“The infant feeding schedules in space #1 were not updated to reflect current eating habits.”

Rule The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.. 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.

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

“An activity plan for the school-agers in space #9 was not available. Activity plans throughout the facility were not dated with a current date.”

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: Dec 20, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A written statement from each child’s parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.

“Children’s files did not contain permission to play outside the fenced area.”

Rule A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2023. 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 one month.

“In space #3 documentation of visually checking sleeping infants was not completed as required.”

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 one month.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

Rule For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2023. 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.

“Benedryl was unlocked on a shelf in space #3.”

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

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.

“Plastic was located under the diaper changing tables and puzzle pieces were in plastic zip bags on a shelf accessible to children in space #5.”

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: Dec 20, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.