Mabel Extended Learning Center

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. There was one (1) person listed on the ABCMS roster; however, she no longer works here.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S..

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

“There was no activity plan completed and posted during today’s visit.”

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

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.

“Children did not wash their hands upon arrival to the facility.”

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..

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review.

“All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. There were no file or records on site for Ms. Epps.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review..

At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care.

“There is only one staff person on site on any given day (the PC), however she has not completed Pediatric First Aid and CPR.”

Rule At least one staff member was not present who had successfully completed First Aid and/or CPR training when children were in care..

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.

“Children did not wash their hands upon arrival to the facility.”

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..

Children’s records were not made available for review.

“Children’s records were not made available for review. There were not records or files for children on site.”

Rule Children's records were not made available for review..

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

“The fire drill log was not posted, and no fire drill occurred in the after-school program since June 2, 2026, which was last school year.”

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

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“Menus for snacks were not posted where easily seen by parents.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook..

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“A shelter in place or lock down drill has not occurred since June 2, 2026.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete..

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

“Staff/child ratios applicable to the classroom were not posted in each classroom. There wasn’t a ratio sheet posted showing the maximum number of children that one teacher can have.”

Rule Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom..

The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.

“The facility license was not posted.”

Rule The license was not posted in a prominent place at all times.. Corrected during the inspection.

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 online roster for this site is blank and doesn’t have any staff listed.”

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: Oct 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“There are two (2) bottles of hand sanitizer sitting out in the cafeteria below five (5) feet. One is on the small refrigerator, and the other is near the cash register.”

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 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“Since School started 8/18/25, an emergency drill should have been conducted in August. If school is in session at least ten (10) days of the month school starts, an emergency drill is required.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or 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: Oct 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“Staff was drinking a dark beverage in a clear plastic cup that appeared to be soda.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The activity plan that was posted was dated for last week.”

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: May 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

“Staff that gave the teacher a break, did not have a qualifying letter on file.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“Staff that came in to give the employee a break, had not completed a DCDEE Criminal Background Check completed.”

Rule Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 13, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A first aid kit was not available on site at all times.

“The first aid kid was locked up with no key onsite.”

Rule A first aid kit was not available on site at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“There was hand sanitizer located located lower than 5 feet.”

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 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. EI didn’t have a current card or certificate on file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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. EI didn’t have a current card or certificate on file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 30, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.

“Two components were not offered for snack due to the milk being locked in the refrigerator and no key was onsite.”

Rule Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.

“There was no EMC plan current and posted.”

Rule There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.

“Tables were not cleaned due to spray bottles being locked up and no key was onsite.”

Rule Toys and other mouth-contact surfaces were not cleaned and sanitized daily when used or cleaned more frequently if visibly dirty.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 20, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A container of Clorox wipes was left sitting out on one of the cafeteria tables today, that children had access to.”

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.

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

“Orientation was not complete for MG.”

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 15, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 15, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.

“The emergency medical care plan that was posted was not current. The names listed do not work at this site.”

Rule The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities.. Corrected during the inspection.