Planet Playschool

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. An opening between the playground fence and the ground in one (1) section was as large as 4 1/2 inches.

Violation corrected during visit

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 (1) staff member completed Building and Physical Premises training on 6/30/21 but did not renew it on or prior to 6/30/26.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2026

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 1 (one and two Year old's) did not have a current activity plan.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Playground equipment on both playgrounds needs to be cleaned and so toys need repair.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2025

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Playground surfacing needs to be added to slide and climbing area on playground one.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2025

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Staff in classroom for the one year old children had a Mountain Dew soda on the shelf that was not in a cup so children could not see content.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/2/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Playground equipment and toys need to be washed and cleaned on toddler and preschool playgrounds. Sand box area needs to be cleaned and free of debris.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2024

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. Areas of the wood fence were broken at the top making them not free of protrusions and not 4 feet.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2024

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Medication authorization did not include the information for the amount to apply.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2024

The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. Lesson plan in space 1 was not complete.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2024

The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan was last updated 10/4/21.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/21/2024

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. All playgrounds need mulch. Mulch that was on the playgrounds did not meet critical height of equipment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2024

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for the classroom for the two and three year old's. The lesson plan was dated October 16-20th.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor equipment needs to be cleaned and some items need to be repaired.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections are not current. The last playground inspection was dated 8/1/23.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One staff member had not completed the required number of training hours.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One student record that was checked does not have a health assessment on file. The student enrolled on 9/26/23.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One student record was checked and the immunization record was not on file. Student enrolled on 9/26/23.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. I observed the last Shelter-in-place/ Lockdown drill was done 6/19/23.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Surfacing on the toddler and preschool playground did not meet the critical height of equipment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023