Washington County Early Head Start

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

“Documentation was not on file verifying a fire inspection was completed for March 2026.”

Rule Fire drills were not practiced monthly 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, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation verifying completion of CPR was not on file for one employee hired on 9/2/2025.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Documentation verifying completion of First Aid was not on file for one employee hired on 9/2/2025.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.

“An application was not on file for one employee hired 9/2/2025.”

Rule Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff.. Corrected during the inspection.

Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.

“A clip board was observed on the diaper changing table in Space #1. Also, a staff member placed number cut-outs on the diaper changing table prior to posting on the wall in Space #1. A blanket and cot sheet were on the diaper changing table in Space #2.”

Rule Diaper changing surfaces were not kept free of storage.. Corrected during the inspection.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“Orange juice was not recorded as a substitute for bananas on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. 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.

“In the bathroom in space #2, an unlabeled spray bottle containing Fabulouso was located on a shelf above the toilet.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“A table beside the shade structure on the right side of the outdoor space had edges with sharp splintered wood.”

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: May 20, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In space two(2) daily attendance had not been recorded for 2/7/24.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.