Springfield Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program

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 September 29, 2026, in Space #5 did not have a signed acknowledgment from the parent of receipt of the summary of the North Carolina Child Care Law on file.

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. In Space #1, one (1) bottle of Bath and Body Works C.T.F.F.M., and one (1) aerosol can of Bath and Body Works Strawberry Snowflakes Concentrated Room Spray, both with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked, top left drawer of the teacher’s desk, accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. One (1) child, enrolled on September 29, 2026, in Space #5 did not have a signed acknowledgment from the parent of receipt of the facility’s operational policies on file.

Violation pending provider response

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center. One (1) child, enrolled on September 29, 2026, in Space #5 did not have a signed acknowledgment from the parent of receipt of the parent participation plan on file.

Violation pending provider response

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. One (1) child, enrolled on September 29, 2026, in Space #5 did not have a signed acknowledgment from the parent of receipt of the facility’s discipline policy on file.

Violation pending provider response

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 April 14, 2026, did not have a certificate of completion of the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training on file.

Violation pending provider response

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, enrolled on September 29, 2026, in Space #5 did not have a signed acknowledgment from the parent of receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.

Violation pending provider response

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 (1) staff member, employed on August 18, 2025, did not have record of completion of CPR Training on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/13/2026

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 (1) staff member, employed on August 18, 2025, did not have record of completion of First Aid Training on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/13/2026

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. One (1) staff member, employed on August 18, 2025, and one (1) staff member, employed on February 13, 2023, were not entered into or listed on the facility’s ABCMS provider portal.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/13/2026

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 most recent approved fire inspection for the licensed program was conducted on May 24, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/18/2025

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 #3, three (3) outlets on a surge protector under the computer desk were not covered with safety plugs, and four (4) outlets on an outlet extender on the wall under the smart board were not covered with safety plugs.

Violation corrected during visit

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. In Space #2, on opened bottle of Sprite was on the cabinet to the left of the mini refrigerator.

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. In Space #3, one (1) open bag of Nellie’s Laundry Soda, with multiple warnings, was on top of the four (4) drawer filing cabinet.

Violation corrected during visit

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. On May 5, 2024, in space #2, one (1) staff member hit a child on their back in a “firm” and aggressive” manner with both open hands.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/5/2024

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On May 5, 2024, in space #2, one (1) staff member was heard yelling at a child, “go to sleep, go to sleep”, and “you are fine, go to sleep” in a “loud” and “aggressive tone that could be heard through the wall into the classroom next door and through the door, into the hallway.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/5/2024

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. In Space #2, one (1) bottle of Bic White Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid with multiple warnings was in the unlocked middle drawer of the lead teacher’s desk. Between Space #1 and Space #2, one (1) aerosol can of Claire Disinfectant Spray Q, with multiple warnings, was in the unlocked restroom used by teachers, between the two (2) restrooms used by children enrolled in Space #1 and Space #2.

Violation corrected during visit

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. No playground inspection was conducted or on file for December 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/15/2024

The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One (1) child, enrolled in the NC Pre-Kindergarten Program in Space #1 on August 21, 2023, did not have a hearing screening on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/15/2024