Millers Creek Child Care LLC

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair..

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

“One infant was sleeping with a boppy pillow in the crib.”

Rule Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“In Space 1 and 2, there were plastic bags and bags of wipes accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 2, there were small stickers accessible to children under three years of age.”

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 depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“The preschool playground had one inch of mulch around the stationary equipment.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment..

The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children’s emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development.

“In Space 2, there was a large wall picture that had images on it that can be frightening to young children that included a skull with blood, four pumpkins with scary faces,and a cauldron with an eyeball and bones.”

Rule The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development..

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

“Toys and equipment on playgrounds that are visibly dirty and need to cleaned/sanitized.”

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

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.

“I observed a bag of potting soil on the playground in the portable zippered greenhouse that had Keep out of Reach of Children on the bag.”

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.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“I observed two (2) over the counter medications in Space 2 where the 12-month permission to administer had expired.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 2, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.

“I observed there is a section behind the door at the bottom of the corner of the wall in Space 3 where the paint is peeled away and there is a small visible hole in the wall. I observed that the mirror needs to be cleaned in Space 2. I observed shelves need cleaning throughout the center. I observed light bulbs need to be replaced in the school age room Space 4. I observed the toilet seat off of Space 4 should be replaced as it is dingy and stained.”

Rule All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“I observed the new playground equipment on playground three (3) has some rough and sharp edges that must be sanded down where the children will place their hands and bodies. This is on the green portion of the new equipment above the blue curvy slide.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“I observed one (1) child in the infant room did not have the amount listed on her permission to administer medication form for her over the counter ointment.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

“I observed the mulch on playground three (3) where the new equipment has been installed does not meet the 6 inches of surfacing requirement.”

Rule The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 29, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

“New staff member A.R. did not have a medical report in the file.”

Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. 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.

“I observed two (2) children’s files that did not contain a medical statement signed by the physician.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 12, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.