Davidson-Cornelius Child Development Center

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, I observed Arm & Hammer handsoap near the sink, accessible to children that says " keep out of reach of children".

Violation corrected during visit

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space #6, I observed one (1) expired medication authorization form.

Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. During the walkthrough of the center I observed five (5) OTC creams that were expired.

Violation corrected during visit

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #R6, I observed an electrical fan cord accessible to infants.

Violation corrected during visit

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space R3, I observed peeling paint on the blue cubbies, and through out the building, I observed peeling paint on the baseboards of the classrooms. I also observed peeling paint on the handrails on the steps near the preschool classrooms.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/3/2024

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space R1, I observed a torn blue couch. The brown wooden fence on the playground was not in good repair.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/3/2024

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Three out of seventeen staff members did not have an annual staff evaluation or a staff development plan. (TL, GH, BM)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/3/2024

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. In space R5, I observed drops for a fish tank on the counter, not properly stored/ accessible to children. Also, in space R5, the container that holds the sunscreen was broken and not properly locked.

Violation corrected during visit

Child was handled roughly. On March 12, 2024, a staff member handled a two-year-old child roughly by pulling the child by the top of their left ear to redirect the child to the bathroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/22/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space R2, I observed peeling paint on the blue wall. In space R3, I observed missing caulking around the handwashing sink.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/12/2024

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. At 4:02pm a toddler exited out of space #R2 and roamed the hallway alone, the toddler then entered into space #R4 (the classroom for three-year-olds). The classroom was empty due to the children being outside on the playground. A parent then entered the classroom at 4:06pm to pick up her child in space #R4 and noticed the toddler alone. She then picked up the toddler and returned him back to his classroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

A violation was found for which there is no item number. A violation was found for which there is no item number.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ).Ms. R. stated that during her investigation, the kitchen door was observed open.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/28/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of September 25, 2026

Child was handled roughly. On September 12, 2023, staff member grabbed a two-year-old child by the arm and made him sit on the carpet.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/19/2023