Learn and Grow Childcare Center Too

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. In the kitchen, an open bag of potato chips and a box of goldfish were stored on a shelf and not in an air tight container.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“A current lesson plan was not completed in the classroom designated for infant and toddler children.”

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

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Two one year old children were left alone in a classroom during naptime.”

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 10, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

“The 2019 Honda Odyssey van used to transport school age children license plate LEV 3570 tag has expired.”

Rule Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. 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 the classroom designated for infant children a two year old was present.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. 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.

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: Apr 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 bag and Ziploc bags were observed accessible to children.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

Rule The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

Rule There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan.. Corrected during the inspection.

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.

“The Honda Odyssey van used to transport children did not have a registration.”

Rule Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 4, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A current activity plan was not posted in the classroom designated for preschool and school age children.”

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

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

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

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

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“A child was playing in standing water left over from the rain in a sensory table.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. 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. One staff did not complete CPR training within 90 days of hire.”

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: Apr 22, 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. One staff did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of hire.”

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: Apr 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The fire drill record was not completed.”

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

“One staff member did not complete the training within 90 days.”

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: Apr 22, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.