Fran's Kids Day Care #3

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the OLE, I observed the fence not in good repair, two wooden planks were not attached to the fence.

Violation corrected during visit

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the OLE was lower than six inches.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/17/2026

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The center did not have documentation of completing a fire drill in April 2025 and May 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2025

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. In space #2, I observed a broken toy bin.

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 #2, I observed the wall not in good repair near the block area.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2025

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One out of four staff members did not complete all of the Health and Safety trainings. (SF)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2025

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #2, I observed peeling paint on the wall.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/14/2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. S.F. and Ms. H. were both in space #2, Ms. F. stepped out to get the door and Ms. H. did not know she was not in the classroom and she came out as well. There were six children asleep during nap that were unsupervised for less than a minute.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/14/2025

A violation was found for which there is no item number. 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 ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children.

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. Staff member L.M. did not have a current TB test/screening on file for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/30/2024

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. In space #2, one child that was present was not signed in.

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 #2, I observed peeling paint of the wall near the book center.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/14/2024

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

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In space #2, I observed peeling red paint behind the cubbies, peeling paint on the wall near the kitchen door and the wall near the block area was not in good repair.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/15/2023

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

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One out of seven staff members did not have documentation of receiving the required numbers of -going training hours (LM).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/15/2023

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

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. One out of seven staff members did not have documentation of completing the required health and safety training topics within five years of employment (SF).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/15/2023