Fundamentals Child Development Center

Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child’s needs are met.

“A child was fed a food that contained red dye. On the application, the parent documented the child was allergic to red dye.”

Rule Center administrators and staff did not use the information provided in the application to ensure that each individual child's needs are met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Feb 12, 2026. 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 box of Borax and Neem oil spray was maintained in an unlocked cabinet in space 5.”

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.

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.

“On August 19, 2025, a staff member roughly handled two two-year-old children.”

Rule A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.

“On August 19, 2025, a staff member yelled at a two-year-old child.”

Rule A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 27, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On April 8, 2025, staff members failed to provide a safe environment when, due to their lack of supervision, a two-year-old child exited the facility’s fenced area. The staff member’s failure to provide adequate supervision placed the child at risk of injury and/or harm.”

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: Apr 16, 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.

“On March 19, 2025 an incident occurred and, as a result, a three-year-old child received medical care. An incident report was not sent to the Division as required.”

Rule An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On April 8, 2025, staff members failed to provide adequate supervision when a two-year-old child exited the fenced area, unbeknownst to staff.”

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 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child’s file.

“On March 19, 2025 a three-year-old child received medical care for an incident that occurred at the facility and staff failed to complete an incident report.”

Rule Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 16, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.

“Pursuant to its investigation, the Division has confirmed sufficient information to determine child maltreatment.”

Rule There was a substantiation of child maltreatment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 25, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Staff member, Kylisa Sewell, did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. The employment date was 3/2/2023 and the trainings were completed 4/15/2024.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child was handled roughly.

“On or about February 28, 2024, a staff member forcefully grabbed a three-year-old child off the lap of another staff member and carried the child by their biceps approximately four feet to a cot and put the child down roughly.”

Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“In March 2024 or April 2024, a staff member failed to provide adequate supervision on at least two occasions which resulted in one or more three-year-old children completely disrobing in the classroom and on the playground.”

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: Sep 19, 2024. 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.

“On April 10, 2023, a staff member yelled at a three-year-old child while forcefully placing them in a chair and pushing the chair to the table. In December 2023, a different staff member used a harsh tone with a three-year-old child and roughly picked up and placed the child in a chair. The staff member left the child sitting without a developmentally appropriate activity.”

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: Mar 19, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“In space 3, Aquaphor diapering ointment was given to a child after the expiration date of 5/2023. The last date the ointment was administered was October 2023.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“On the playground for school age children and preschool age children, steps on the large play structure was rusting and flaking with sharp edges. On the playground for school age children, sharp thorny vegetation was growing through the fence, accessible to children.”

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: Jan 16, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.