God’s Lil Gifts Christian 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. The facility has not updated information in ABCMS and on an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated satisfying the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.”

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: Jun 23, 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.

“In space 3, a can of spray paint was being stored on a shelf and not in the required locked storage. In space 1, hand sanitizer was stored accessible to children and not the required five feet from the floor, and a staff’s purse was being stored accessible to children.”

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.

Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.

“In space 3, an electrical outlet did not have a safety outlet when it was not being used. In the front office area, there were electrical outlets on a power strip that did not contain safety plugs.”

Rule Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“In space 3, there was diaper cream that expired 2/2026 with an expired permission for a medication date. There was also a medication that was being stored for a child that is no longer enrolled.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child’s first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

“The Child’s Application was not updated for the three (3) children’s records monitored today.”

Rule Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“Documentation was not on file verifying a playground inspection was completed for August 2025.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 5, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“Two sections of the green slide attached to the stationary equipment was not completely closed creating an small opening between the two pieces.”

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: Oct 28, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“A medical report was not on file for two (2) staff members whose first day of hire was September 8, 2025.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Five (5) children were observed watching a program on an electronic device that was observed in the middle of the table where the children were sitting. All five (5) of the children were one (1) and two (2) years of age.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“An active wasp nest has not been removed that is located in the corner of the wooden shade structure on Playground 4. Thorny vines have not been removed that were observed growing through the fence that encloses Playground 4.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A qualification letter was not on file for two (2) persons, E.Pelt and L.Howard, who came to assist at the facility on August 22, 2025.”

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: Sep 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Records were not made available for review for one person, who was working as a substitute, on August 22, 2025. Two (2) office staff members were also present on August 22, 2025 and did not have a health questionnaire nor emergency information on file for review.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, 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: Sep 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“A total of fifteen children, ranging in ages from two (2) to five (5), were grouped together today with one (1) staff member in Room 1B. On August 22, 2025, a total of twelve children, ranging in ages from two (2) to five (5), were grouped together with one (1) person in Room 1B.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

“A criminal background check was not completed for a person who was working as a substitute and responsible for a group of children in Room 1B on August 22, 2025.”

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: Sep 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Someone less than 18 years old had responsibility for, or was left in charge of a group of children.

“A person, who was 17 years old, had responsibility for a group of twelve children, ranging in ages from two (2) to five (5) years, in Room 1B on August 22, 2025.”

Rule Someone less than 18 years old had responsibility for, or was left in charge of a group of children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.

“A total of fifteen children, ranging in ages from two (2) to five (5), were grouped together today with one (1) staff member in Room 1B. On August 22, 2025, a total of twelve children, ranging in ages from two (2) to five (5), were grouped together with one (1) person in Room 1B. Room 1B has a capacity of 14 based on enhanced space requirements.”

Rule The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“Documentation was not on file verifying a fire drill was conducted in May 2025.”

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: Sep 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“A total of 20 children, ranging in ages from one (1) to eleven (11) were grouped together in Room 1B with two (2) staff on August 12, 2025.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.

“A total of twenty children, ranging in ages from one (1) to eleven (11) years were grouped together in Room 1B, that has a capacity of 14 based on enhanced space requirements.”

Rule The center did not comply with the permit restrictions.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 8, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“Thorny vines were observed growing through the fence in Playground 4 adjacent to the wooded property next door. Two (2) active wasps nests were observed in the eves of two (2) wooden shade structures on Playground 4 and Playground 2.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 17, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The following was not on file for a staff member whose first day of employment was February 24, 2025: six (6) hours of orientation training, current medical exam, and proof of a negative TB skin test.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, 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: Mar 25, 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 bags were stored underneath the diaper changing table accessible to children under three (3) years of age in Room 1a.”

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.

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

“The qualification letter for C.Campos expired January 14, 2025. Ms. Campos was hired February 24, 2025.”

Rule Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A qualification letter was not on file for one (1) staff member.”

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

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

“The following was not on file for review for a person working as a substitute and counted in the staff/child ratio: application, proof of orientation training, health questionnaire, proof of a negative TB skin test, medical exam, and acknowledgement of the facility’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy.”

Rule All staff records, except financial records, 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: Feb 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.