Kindercare Learning Center

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

“In space #4 the posted activity plan was dated 12-1-25.”

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 26, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

“The mulch underneath the play structures on both playgrounds for the preschoolers did not measure six (6) inches deep.”

Rule All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A child received medical treatment when the child was served food containing an allergen.”

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: Aug 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.

“Staff did not provide an incident report after medical attention was received for an enrolled child.”

Rule An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.. Corrected during the inspection.

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

“An enrolled child with a severe allergy did not have a medical action plan for staff review in the event of an allergic reaction.”

Rule Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 11, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

“Although the allergy information was posted in the classroom where the food was being served, staff failed to observe the information.”

Rule Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

“One child’s file did not contain a medical report.”

Rule Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“Personnel files did not contain an annual staff evaluation.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jan 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.

“One staff member hired on 12-5-23 has not completed the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training as required.”

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

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.

“On 11-12-24 after coming inside from the playground, all of the one (1) and younger two (2) year old children in space #11 did not wash their hands upon entering the classroom.”

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: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“During the visit on 11-12-24, the two (2) caregivers in space #11 were not adequately supervising the one (1) and younger two (2) year olds as the children sat at the table, at the front of the classroom with no activity. A child was repeatedly grabbed at the neck and face while one (1) caregiver was filling out a lesson plan, and the other caregiver was standing at the back of the classroom near the cubbies.”

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: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children’s clothes became wet or soiled.

“A change of clothing was not available for a child in space #5.”

Rule There were no clean clothes available for the children to wear when children's clothes became wet or soiled.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The lesson plan posted in space #12 was not dated for the current week.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“An infant was observed asleep in a crib, wrapped in a blanket.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“The A-frame of the swings on the playground for older children contained peeling paint and rusty chains.”

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: Feb 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The mulch at the end of the slide, of the stationary play structure measured only two inches deep. The mulch under the swings measured one inch deep.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 14, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.