Selwyn Presbyterian Child Development Center

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. Sunscreen was stored inside a bookbag on the toddler playground that was stored on a table below 5 feet.

Violation corrected during visit

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On February 23, 2026, a two year old child was left unsupervised in the restroom in Space 9. While the child was in the restroom the teacher left the room and went next door to the CDC office to ask a question and then walked down the hall to the exit to the playground. There were no other children or teachers present in the classroom when she left the child unattended. A teacher from Space 8, across the hall, left her classroom to deliver diaper creams to Space 9. She stated she observed the teacher for Space 9 standing in the doorway of the CDC office and she observed the child sitting in the back of the classroom crying. She stated she left Space 9 and returned to Space 8 and left the child unattended in Space 9.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2026

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. One (1) teacher was present with eleven (11) one and two year old children on 2/23/26 in Space 8 when the TA left the space to deliver diaper creams to Space 9.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/13/2026

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 center roster was not completed in the ABCMS system.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. One (1) child's permission for diaper cream expired 10/1/25 in Space 5.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in Space 8.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) employee, C.L., did not have an updated health questionnaire on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. A child's epi pen was not stored in the original container with the prescription attached in Space 4.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025

Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One (1) child, S.R., did not have a medical report on file.

Violation corrected during visit

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence). It was reported that a staff member in the infant classroom for children under 15 months of age gave a child a potato chip to taste. The feeding plan did not list potato chips.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

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. It was reported that a staff member was eating potato chips brought from home in front of children in the classroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/1/2025

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. It was reported that a teacher was heard telling a child on the two year old playground that did not understand how they could do things on the playground and "still poop in their pants."

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/15/2025

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding schedules for two (2) children, P.B. & E.R, were not signed by the parent.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The baseboard to cabinets in Spaces 4 & 8 were water damaged. The paint was peeling on the window sill in Space 4.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/24/2024

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The rear fence on the preschool playground had vines growing along the fence and a broken net was across the top of the fence.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2024

A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. The signed off-premise permission did not indicate "yes" for a child to participate in activities away from licensed space.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2024

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. Arrival times were not documented in Space 1.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2024

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan for Space 8 was posted on the parent board across the hall from the classroom. A copy was not posted in the classroom for reference.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2024

A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One (1) child, L.C., had a copy of the policy in the file, however the policy was not signed and dated.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2024

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. The hall laundry room closet was observed unlocked and cleaning supplies were observed stored inside. The door was locked during the visit.

Violation corrected during visit

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Lunch consisted of BBQ meatballs, peaches, potato wedges, and milk. The posted menu indicated mashed potatoes and had not been updated with the change prior to lunch being served. I also observed pears were substituted for peaches in Space 7.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/25/2024

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Books were observed in poor repair in toddler classrooms and in the TK classroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A medication listed on the Medical Action Plan was not onsite.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023

Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Three (3) children's applications did not include information regarding fears, allergies, or unique behavior characteristics.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. A child's permission for a chronic medical condition expired 5/1/23.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023

A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One (1) child's off-premise permission expired 8/29/22.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/27/2023

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. One (1) child's discipline policy did not include the date of enrollment.

Violation corrected during visit