Gina's Kids First CDC

All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In Space #2, the rug in the dramatic play center was stained, visibly soiled, and the right front corner was frayed and torn. In Space #2, the rug in the reading center was stained and visibly soiled. In Space #3, the front right corner of the rug in the game center was frayed and torn. In Space #4, the rug in the dramatic play center and the rug in the block center were stained and visibly soiled. In Space #6, the rug in the dramatic play area was stained and visibly soiled.

Violation pending provider response

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Space #1, paint was chipped and peeling on the walls and along the baseboards throughout the classroom, and paint chips were on the floor in the book center and in the game center. In Space #2, Space #3, and Space #6, paint was chipped and peeling on the walls and along the baseboards throughout each classroom. In Space #4, paint was chipped and peeling on the walls and along the baseboards throughout the classroom, and paint chips were on the floor along the wall to the right of the door to the playground. In Space #5, paint was chipped and peeling on the walls and along the baseboards throughout the classroom, and paint chips were on the floor to the right of the door to the playground.

Violation pending provider response

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On Playground #1, the chain link fencing was detached from the base of the fence at the rear of the playground beside the wooded area causing sharp, protruding metal pieces. On Playground #2, the chain link fencing was detached from the base of the fence at the rear of the playground beside the wooded area causing sharp, protruding metal pieces to come out from the fence. The chain link gate between Playground #2 and Playground #3 was detached from the base of the gate causing sharp metal pieces to protrude into Playground #2. There was one (1) cracked plastic cone, one (1) broken plastic shovel head, and one (1) broken plastic sandcastle building toy, all with sharp edges on the ground on Playground #3. There was one (1) broken plastic wheelbarrow with sharp edges on the ground on Playground #4.

Violation pending provider response

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. One (1) bottle of Great Value Toilet Bowl Cleaner, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet above the toilet used by children, accessible to children, in the bathroom across from Space #2.

Violation corrected during visit

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One (1) child, enrolled on January 3, 2025, did not have a signed statement by the parent attesting that he or she received a copy of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2025

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 #2, two (2) outlets on the outlet extender in the outlet on the wall to the right of the computer table were not covered with safety plugs.

Violation corrected during visit

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #5, one (1) sleeping infant, nine (9) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on March 5, 2025, at 11:58am and not again until 12:15pm. In Space #5, one sleeping (1) infant, ten (10) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on March 4, 2025, at 10:45am and not again until 11:05am, on March 5, 2025, at 11:55am and not again until 12:15pm, and on March 11, 2025, at 12:55pm and not again until 1:15pm. In Space #5, one (1) sleeping infant, eleven (11) months of age, had a visual sleep check documented on March 6, 2025, at 11:50am and not again until 12:10pm, on March 11, 2025, at 12:25pm and not again until 12:45pm, and on March 13, 2025, at 12:55pm and not again until 1:15pm.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2025

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #5, there were no infant safe sleep checks documented since August 2, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/6/2024

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space #5, three (3) bottles of formula were not labeled with a date, and five (5) bottles of formula were not labeled with a name or date. In Space #5, two (2) bottles of formula were labeled September 23, 2024, one (1) bottle of formula was labeled September 22, 2024, and one (1) bottle of formula was labeled September 21, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/6/2024

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space #5, the infant feeding plan for one (1) infant, eight (8) months of age, was not updated to allow the infant to be fed baby food and table food at the facility. Per staff report, the child is consuming bottles, baby food, and table foods while present at the facility.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/6/2024

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. On playground #1, there was a broken, wooden train track with sharp shards of wood protruding out from the broken pieces. On playground #3, there were two (2) broken, plastic buckets, one (1) broken, plastic cone, and one (1) piece of plastic broken off of a toy.

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 #2, two (2) outlets on an outlet extender on the wall to the right of the teacher’s desk were not covered with safety plugs.

Violation corrected during visit

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1, attendance was not documented on September 23, 2024. In Space #3, attendance was not documented on September 23, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/6/2024

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on April 12, 2023, did not complete the health and safety trainings.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

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 #1, one (1) child was not signed out on April 19, 2024. In Space #5, one (1) child was not signed out on April 19, 2024. In Space #6, one (1) child was not signed out on April 19, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In Space #5, four (4) bottles, containing formula, in the refrigerator, and one (1) bottle, containing formula, on top of the cubbies, were not marked with the date they were received by the child care center.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. On Playground #1, there were sixteen (16) pieces of broken plastic toys. On Playground #2, there was two (2) pieces of broken plastic toys. On Playground #4, there was one (1) broken, cracked, plastic frisbee and four (4) additional pieces of broken plastic toys.

Violation corrected during visit

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. One (1) package of Sparkle City Air Freshener, and one (1) container of Great Value Low Streaking Wet Mopping Cloths, both with multiple warnings, were on the shelf above the handwashing sink in the bathroom, used by children, across from Space #4.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most recent health questionnaire on file for one (1) staff member, employed on January 31, 2023, was completed on January 31, 2023. The most recent health questionnaire on file for one (1) staff member, employed on April 12, 2023, was completed on April 11, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. The most recent emergency information form on file for one (1) staff member, employed on September 1, 2021, was completed on March 1, 2023. The most recent emergency information form on file for one (1) staff member, employed on January 31, 2023, was completed on January 31, 2023. The most recent emergency information form on file for one (1) staff member, employed on April 12, 2023, was completed on April 11, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on July 25, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training until January 25, 2024. One (1) staff member, employed on November 6, 2023, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training until March 19, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024