Wee Are the World Child Care

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

“On the ramp leading to the playground for school-age children, a screw was exposed and accessible to children. There is grass growing in the surfacing material which can change the resiliency of the surfacing material.”

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: Jun 26, 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.

“In space 1, arrival times were not documented for all children that were present during the visit.”

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: Jun 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“Pictures of 3 children were not included in emergency and identifying information for children being transported.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.

“There was not a list documenting attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle used for transporting children.”

Rule For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 26, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The facility did not obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous fire inspection. The previous inspection was complete in April and the current inspection was completed June 16, 2026.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Teaching staff member, M. Ponce Torres did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. The hire date was 1/5/2026 and the training was completed 6/6/2026.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“In space 5, designated for NC Pre-K, eleven (11) children were present with one teacher.”

Rule NC Pre-K program 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: Apr 15, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“In space 4, one (1) infant was grouped with a child one (1) year age, two children two (2) years of age, and one (1) child three (3) years of age.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Corrected during the inspection.

A variety of foods were not included in meals and snacks.

“The menus did not provide a variety of foods in meals and snacks. It was observed that teddy grahams were served 4 times in one week. During breakfast meals, french toast and pancakes were served repeatedly.”

Rule A variety of foods were not included in meals and snacks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“Enrolled children were present during a verbal altercation between a staff member and a therapist conducting a visit with a client. This did not model appropriate nurturing care for the children.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The required fire drills were not practiced for the months of February and March.”

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 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Food substitutions were not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal. I observed menus for the month of March and April. There were no documented food substitutions on the observed menus when the menu was changed.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“In space 5, teacher assistant, L. Parra was outside with 12 children. The lead teacher was inside with one child that was leaving.”

Rule NC Pre-K program 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: Apr 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The required fire drill for the month of June was not completed.”

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: Jul 18, 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.

“The required shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was not completed every three months as required. The last drill was completed March 2025.”

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: Jul 18, 2025. 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. Staff member T. Shepherd did not successfully complete the required training prior to the expiration of the previous training dated 3/2025.”

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: May 27, 2025. 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. Staff member T. Shepherd did not successfully complete the required training prior to the expiration of the previous training dated 3/2025.”

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: May 27, 2025. 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.

“Arrival and departure times were not consistently documented throughout the facility.”

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

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was not obtained within 12 months of the previous inspection. The previous inspection was completed 1/10/2024. The new inspection was completed on 4/4/2025.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Corrected during the inspection.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“Staff members, L. Cates and T. Shepherd has not completed the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. L. Cates’ hire date was 3/8/2025 and T. Shepherd’s hire date was 4/8/2024.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“For today, arrival times were not consistently documented in spaces 3, 4, and 6.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled 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: Jul 26, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“One child did not receive a medical exam within 30 days of enrollment. The child was enrolled on 1/8/24 and the medical exam was completed on 5/31/2024.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“On playground 4, I observed active fire ant mounds and a hole at the bottom of the fence, causing a protrusion hazard. The hole in the fence could allow animals to enter the playground as well. In space 1 and space 6, staff member’s personal handbags were being stored less than five feet from the floor.”

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

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“In space 1, there are children two years of age enrolled along with children three to four years of age. During free play, a tablet was used to provide music; however, there were also videos played along with the music.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.