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A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Spaces 6 and 11 there was not a current activity plan posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Three staff (DOH: 5/15/26, 6/3/26, 6/1/26) did not have the EMC plan reviewed with them.

Violation corrected during visit

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 child's file did not have a completed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy statement/

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 5 sunscreens and diaper ointments were stored in an unlocked drawer below five feet high.

Violation corrected during visit

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last documented playground inspection took place in February 2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One staff hired on 4/27/26 did not have a complete application on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Two staff (DOH: 6/1/26, 5/18/26) did not have a medical report on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One staff (DOH: 6/1/26) did not have a tb screening test on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's file had an incomplete application.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A qualifying letter was not on file for N.M.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Four staff (DOH: 4/27/26, 5/15/26, 6/3/26, 6/1/26) had not had the EPR plan reviewed with them.

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. Three staff (DOH: 5/15/26, 6/3/26, 6/1/26) did not have a completed Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.

Violation corrected during visit

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Spaces 2 and 9 there were areas of the wall where paint was peeling and drywall or plaster was exposed and accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/23/2025

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In Spaces 4 and 7 there were diaper creams and sunscreens that did not have a complete permission to administer form.

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. In Space 3 a prescription ointment was not in the original container with a pharmaceutical label.

Violation corrected during visit

Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. There were three children missing a photograph on their emergency information form.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/23/2025

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Two children's files did not contain either the hospital of choice or physician of choice.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/23/2025

Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's application did not include fears, or special health care concerns.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/23/2025

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff with a hire date of May 27, 2025 did not have a medical report on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2025

Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. While a child was crying, a teacher placed their hands on a child's face to hold their head still to assist them with eating, The teacher in question did not choose a developmentally appropriate method of discipline to handle the child's behavior.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/28/2025

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 had not completed CPR training as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2025

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 10 there was an outlet plate which was cracked and exposing the electrical box. Two stools had a peeling surface which could be a hazard if swallowed. Spaces 4,5,6,7,8 and 10 had areas of chipping paint on walls and doors which could be hazardous for children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/26/2025

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 Spaces 1b and 4 there were exposed outlets within reach of children.

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 had not completed First Aid training as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Two diaper ointments had permission to administer forms that had expired.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Spaces 5 and 7 the permission to administer forms were incomplete.

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 March 25, 2024 did not receive First Aid within 90 days of hire.

Violation corrected during visit

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 did not complete CPR within 90 days of hire.

Violation corrected during visit

Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One child's application did not include all the information including fears, dislikes and special health concerns.

Violation corrected during visit

A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(c) Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions shall be kept out of reach of children when not in use, but are not required to be in locked storage. These solutions shall be labeled as sanitizing, disinfecting, or detergent (soapy water) solutions. Hand soap other than that which is in bulk containers is not required to be kept out of reach of children or in locked storage. In Space 6 the sanitizer and disinfectant were not stored five feet up or in locked storage.

Violation corrected during visit

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 1b, 2, and 4 there were outlets without safety covers and were accessible to children.

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 10 a bottle of white out with multiple warnings was stored in an unlocked cabinet.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Spaces 2 and 4 the permission to administer forms were not complete.

Violation corrected during visit

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 Space 4, a classroom occupied by two year old children, there were plastic bags accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. One staff with a hire date of June 19, 1923 did not have a valid ITS-SIDS. According to the Staff and Training Worksheet the staff is an afternoon infant teacher.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/25/2024

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 11 there was a small power strip with uncovered outlets which were accessible to children.

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 11 a plug in air freshener was being used and accessible to children.

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. A staff member used their foot to raise cots 4-5 inches off the floor and then drop them to wake children who were asleep on the cot for naptime.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/28/2024