Pitts Baptist Church Child Development Center

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Spaces 4,7,8, and 6 gloves were stored on the changing table within children's reach.

Violation corrected during visit

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff with a hire date of 10/21/25 did not have a signed policy in their file.

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 January of 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2025

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Spaces 6 & 8, there were diaper creams or ointments that did not have a permission to administer form, or the form had expired.

Violation corrected during visit

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 with a hire date of 5/21/24 did not have a valid First Aid certification on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2025

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 with a hire date of 5/21/25 did not have a valid CPR certification on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2025

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 2 a pair of batteries were in a drawer accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. On of the busses used to transport children had an expired registration (June 2024).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/31/2024

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff with a hire date of 5/13/24 did not have the required policy signed and in their file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/31/2024

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 3 a permission to administer form expired in June 2024.

Violation corrected during visit

Child was handled roughly. A staff member hit a four-year-old child in the mouth with the back of her hand resulting in an injury to the inside of the child's bottom lip.

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

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space 5 a permission to administer form for diaper ointment had expired.

Violation corrected during visit

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 with a hire date of 1/24/24 had not yet received First Aid training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/30/2024

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 with a hire date of 1/24/24 had not received CPR training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/30/2024

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 staff with a hire date of 1/30/24 had not completed the required Prevent Child Abuse NC training, but had completed a Cabarrus County School System child maltreatment training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/22/2024

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

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space 3 a diaper ointment had expired in August 2023.

Violation corrected during visit

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

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 Spaces 4, 1, and 6 there were outlets which were uncovered and accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit