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Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A bottle of Benadryl was stored inside the ready to go bag and was not locked.

Violation corrected during visit

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 ABCMS roster was not completed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/14/2026

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Seven (7) new employees did not have documentation of 16 hrs. of orientation within the first 6 weeks.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed. An infant's feeding plan was not updated to include the addition of formula provided by the facility.

Violation corrected during visit

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Seven (7) new employees did not have documentation of 6 clock hours of training within the two weeks of school.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025

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. Two (2) medical action plans were not updated annually. The action plans were updated after the expiration.

Violation corrected during visit

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 completed 1/31/24. A new inspection was completed 2/21/25 and the DCDEE form was not provided due to required repairs. Repairs were completed 3/14/25 and the facility was currently waiting for reinspection and approval.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2025

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The position of the sleeping infant was not documented consistently in Space 1.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/24/2025

Emergency information record did not include chronic illness and any medication taken for the illness. A child with a diagnosed chronic condition did not have the emergency medication onsite.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/24/2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Two (2) children age two (2) years old were left unsupervised on the toddler playground for approximately three (3) minutes on 8/20/24.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 9/5/2024

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 7/2/24 it was reported that four (4) toddlers ages one (1) to two (2) years old were on the Pre-K/School-Age playground unsupervised during afternoon outdoor time.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/31/2024

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Four (4) toddlers ages one (1) to two (2) years old were reported climbing a rock wall and standing on top of the platform of the slide on equipment approved for children four (4) to eleven (11) years old. The children were on the equipment alone and not being supervised.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/31/2024

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A dorm refrigerator in Space 3 did not have a thermometer.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Emergency medications were observed stored behind lock and key.

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. A closet in Space 7 was left open and unlocked. There were cleaners observed inside. A bag of potting soil with multiple warnings was observed stored in a storage closet on the preschool playground.

Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. An infant's topical medication was indicated for use for children two (2) years and older and a doctor's authorization with dosage for an infant was not attached.

Violation corrected during visit

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The tire treads on both bus buses measured below 2/32 of an inch.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/1/2024

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's vaseline in Space 2 did not have a permission on file for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2024

A violation was found for which there is no item number. On December 13-15, 2023, the temperature in the classroom for infant children and the classroom for toddler children ranged between 62-65 degrees Fahrenheit, a violation of Sanitation Rule 15A NCAC 18A .2826(b) regarding lighting and thermal environment, which states all rooms used by children shall be heated, cooled, and ventilated to maintain an ambient temperature between 65 degrees Fahrenheit and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On December 13-15, 2023, the temperature in the classroom for infants ranged between 62-65 degrees Fahrenheit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/30/2024

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Benadryl was stored unlocked and hanging above five feet in Space 11.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A child's permission for Nystatin did not include how long the medication should be administered.

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

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One (1) employee hired 1/8/24 had a medical form on file that was stamped by the medical clinic but was not completed and signed by a doctor.

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

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. An employee hired 8/24/23 did not have a current negative TB test on file.

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

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. Four (4) employees did not complete First Aid training within the first 90 days of employment.

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. Four (4) employees did not complete CPR training within the first 90 days of employment.

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

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. An employee hired 12/12/23 and an employee hired 12/25/23 did not complete required trainings within the first two weeks of employment.

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