Busy Bee Academy

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place drill was last conducted March 16, 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/7/2026

Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified. In space #6, the cots were not labeled for each child enrolled in the classroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/7/2026

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 approved fire inspection on file was dated May 20, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2026

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 #4, a bottle of hydrogen peroxide was stored in an unlocked cabinet. In space #6, an aerosol can of shaving cream was stored in an unlocked cabinet.

Violation corrected during visit

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member's qualification letter expired February 19, 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/7/2026

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1b, there was a tube of diaper cream that had expired.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/7/2026

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). Prior to the expiration date, one staff member did not submit required paperwork to complete a criminal background requalification letter.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/7/2026

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. One child's emergency medication did not have the pharmacy label on the box.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2026

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One child's medical action plan expired March 2024. One child with a medical action plan did not have one of the medications on site.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2026

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. An aerosol can of sunscreen was located on the desk in the front lobby of the facility.

Violation corrected during visit

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A tube of sunscreen was located on the desk in the front lobby of the facility.

Violation corrected during visit

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. There was trash on the playground used by the preschool children such as a paper bowl, a plastic spoon, plastic wrap from string cheese and tissue.

Violation corrected during visit

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. Emergency medical care information for three children has not been updated annually.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2025

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff member had a TB test and screening on file however, they did not confirm the TB test/screening was negative.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/27/2025

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 1A, an aerosol can of saline nasal mist was stored in an unlocked cabinet.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space 1B, permission to administer desitin diaper cream did not include an amount and description of how to apply,

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2024

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not posted in a prominent place in the center. The the Summary of the Law was not posted.

Violation corrected during visit

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The steering wheel on the climbing equipment located on the preschool playground is not secured tightly potentially causing a pinch point.

Violation corrected during visit

Safe pick-up and delivery procedures were not communicated to parents and/or were not posted where they can be seen by the parents. Safe arrival and departure procedures were not posted.

Violation corrected during visit

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff member received a TB screening signed by a health care professional however, a test is required due to the screening not being valid.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2024

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. Five children did not have verification on file that emergency medical care information had been updated annually.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/8/2024

Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. The smoking and tobacco restriction was not posted at the entrance of the facility.

Violation corrected during visit

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 #2B, two electrical outlets were not protected with safety covers.

Violation corrected during visit

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #3B, there were two places with chipping paint on the wall. In space #6, there was peeling paint under the window pane and two places on the wall.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/12/2024

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Pieces to a storage building that has not been put together was observed on the infant/toddler and young preschool playground. A temporary fence with wooden posts had been placed on the playground to make the building materials inaccessible to the children however, I observed that the wooden post and material used are not stable and would not prevent the children from having access. There was an opening at the bottom of the fence in three different places on the infant/toddler and young preschool playground.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/12/2024

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Two new staff member's did not have verification on file that all requirements for orientation had been completed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/12/2024

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 member's First Aid training expired December 7, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/25/2024

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 member's CPR certification expired December 7, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/25/2024