Texann Lightner Small Day Care Home

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule. Required on-going training hours were not completed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was not provided to the parents of three (3) children at enrollment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/23/2026

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. Monthly fire drills wee not conducted for the months of May and June 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2025

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed for the months of March-June 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2025

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Aerosol air fresher cans were observed not kept in locked storage in the bathroom and room used by children.

Violation corrected during visit

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. Emergency preparedness drills were not completed for the month of June 2025. The last one completed was for March 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/4/2025

When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. Screen time was was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

Violation corrected during visit

Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. Screen time was provided when a two (2) year old child was present.

Violation corrected during visit

Adequate supervision was not provided for children in the Family Child Care Home. Upon arrival, the provider was on the porch while the children were inside the home.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/4/2025

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance). Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. The provider's qualification letter expired on January 30, 2025.

Violation corrected during visit

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility for the provider.

Violation corrected during visit

The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file. The providers professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.

Violation corrected during visit

Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan.

Violation corrected during visit

Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment. Copy of one (1) child's health assessment, was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2024

Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. Documentation for Its SIDS training could not be verified during today's visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2024

Operator and/or staff member did not have permission from the parent to walk children off-premises for play or outings. Operator did not have permission from the parent of one (1) child to walk children off-premises for play or outings.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2024

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction for one (1) newly enrolled child.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/16/2024

Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The EPR Plan was not available. This is a repeat violation.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2024

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. Daily arrival times for two (2) children present was not completed.

Violation corrected during visit

The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill for the month of February 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2024

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. Two enrolled children did not have a signed receipt stating that they had received a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy. This is a repeat violation.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2024

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care. Lysol in an aerosol dispenser was not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

Violation corrected during visit

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division for the month of February 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/18/2024

Health questionnaire was not completed annually. Operator's Health questionnaire was not completed annually.

Violation corrected during visit

Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse, Prevention of Infectious Diseases, handling and storage of hazardous materials, Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome need to be completed.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 4/10/2024

Documentation of the operator's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan was not completed and/or maintained on the template provided by the Division of Emergency Management. The EPR Plan was not available.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/15/2024

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Copy of the safe sleep policy was not given and explained to the parent/guardian of each infant on or before the first day the infant attended the home and a signed statement from each parent/guardian acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the policy was not on file. A copy of the safe policy was not on file for one (1) enrolled infant on or before the first day the infant attended the home.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/3/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Operator did not provide a written statement to parents regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction. A written statement wasn't provided to the parents of one (1) enrolled child regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/3/2023

No longer on the state’s site as of October 9, 2026

Operator did not provide a copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy to parents at time of enrollment, and / or within fourteen days of a changes to the policy. A copy of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy wasn't provided to the parents of one (1) enrolled child.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/3/2023