Auntie Mammie's Daycare

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. An approved fire inspection was not on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2026

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Ms. R. has not completed six (6) hours needed for ongoing training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/16/2026

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 fire inspection was not conducted by January 22, 2026; last conducted January 22, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2026

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The fire drills were not completed for November 2025 and for December 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/16/2026

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Ms. R. only had two (2) hours of the eight (8) hours required for ongoing training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/16/2026

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-in-place was not conducted in January 2026; last conducted October 10, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/13/2026

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing (mulch is needed) under sliding board.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/16/2026

A violation was found for which there is no item number.15A NCAC 18A .2831 ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. The operator did not have a copy of a current rabies vaccination on file for for the pet; no record was on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/16/2026

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff G. Street ITS-SIDS expired October 12, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 1/14/2026

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 last fire inspection was conducted April 29, 2024; fire inspection report needed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2025

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 provider has not completed the training in ABCMS and the provider has not completed the roster in ABCMS.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2025

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report that was completed on May 31, 2024 for child (A.R.) was not noted on the incident log.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

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. There was not a current Health Questionnaire on file for (A.R.) and (G.S.).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Child (A.R.) did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement; child (D.R.) did not have an enrollment date on the policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There was chipping paint on the outdoor play structure; wooden pallet near the entrance of the outdoor play area.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/22/2024

A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. A First Aid information sheet was not posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/16/2024

There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The emergency medical care was not posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/24/2024

A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Off premises form for (A.A.D) was not valid for twelve (12) months; expired February 20, 2024. For (K.M.) the form expired January 3, 2024; Child (D.D.) did not have an Off Premise Form.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2024

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The shelter-n-place was not practiced every three (3) months; practiced September 3, 2023, February 13, 2024, and March 14, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/19/2024

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 storage room was not locked and contained a bottle of Windex, a bottle of Peroxide, and two (2) gallons of paint.

Violation corrected during visit

The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/3/2023

All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Mr. W. did not have access to all facility records, including staff records, while Ms. R. was away from the facility.

Violation corrected during visit