Beginning Years Day Care Center II, Inc.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Ms. Walker stated that the front door code isn’t working currently, so if the administrator is in a classroom or in the kitchen, the centers front door will be propped open only in the morning and in the afternoon so that parents can enter the center.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/2/2026

Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. One staff member stated that she completed incident reports related to incidents for the child. The staff member stated that she would write up incident reports and give it to the mom or she would just verbally tell the lady that picked up the child (maybe the aunt). The staff member stated that she did not make a copy of the incident reports for the centers records.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/2/2026

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The center did not have documentation of 2026 incidents in log.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/2/2026

A copy of the incident report was not given to the parent. One staff member stated that she completed incident reports related to incidents for the child. The staff member stated that she would write up incident reports and give it to the mom or she would verbally tell the lady that picked up the child (maybe the aunt). The staff member stated that she did not make a copy of the incident reports for the centers records.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/2/2026

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A three-year-old child was left on the playground unsupervised.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/10/2026

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1, I observed bottles without names and dates in the refrigerator.

Violation corrected during visit

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 center had documentation of having a fire inspection in 12/2024 and then again in 02/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2026

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space #1 and #5(bathroom), I observed peeling paint on the walls and the wall in #5 bathroom not in goof repair (near sink and toilet holder).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2026

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The ramp that leads all classrooms to the OLE has peeling paint. The OLE fence has peeling paint all around.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2026

Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. I observed exposed nails on OLE ramp to the play space.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2026

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. I observed debris in the Outdoor Learning Environment area.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/20/2026

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space #1, I observed an infant asleep in a highchair when I entered the room for five minutes, I asked the caregiver to remove the infant and put them in their crib. I also observed a bib in 2 cribs next to sleeping infants.

Violation corrected during visit

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #2, I observed a child that was present that was not signed in with an arrival time.

Violation corrected during visit

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #1, I observed a tablet with a cartoon propped up and an one year old watching.

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 space #4 and #6, I observed ceiling tiles with watermarks.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/30/2025

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 #6, I observed an unlocked door to the washer and dryer closet where laundry detergent was accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space #1, there was no documentation of sleep checks for an infant that was asleep

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/30/2025

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. One new staff member did not have documentation of reviewing the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. (PA)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/30/2025

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. One new staff member did not have documentation of a medical report. (start date: 11/19/25 (PA))

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/30/2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 9/12/25 a three year old child was left alone/unsupervised on the ramp to the outdoor learning environment for less than a minute as the class went inside.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/15/2025

When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. While monitoring supervision in the center, I observed twenty children in space #6. Two children were four years old and the rest were school aged.

Violation corrected during visit

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Two out of nine children records did not have documentation that parents received the summary of the NC Child Care Law.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #5, I observed one three year old child watching a video on the teachers phone, the video was not educational and was being used to keep the child busy. There was also no screen time log.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

Any excess formula, thawed human milk and/or bottled beverage were not discarded or returned home at the end of each day. In space #1, I observed 4 bottles without the date.

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. Throughout the building, I observed peeling paint on the walls and floors. I also observed the ceiling tiles with watermarks in the hallway and in space #6.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. I observed the wooden rail on the outdoor learning environment patio not in good repair, it was wobbly.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In space #1, I observed the electrical cord behind the refrigerator accessible to infants and toddlers.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

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, I observed hand sanitizer on the shelf, accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

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 #2 and #3, I observed plastic bags underneath the diaper changing tables, not properly locked and accessible to children under the age of three.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Two out of eleven staff members did not have documentation of completing an annual health questionnaire on or before the first day of work. (KP, EM)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. One out of eleven staff members did not have documentation of completing the Emergency Information Form on or before the first day of work. (KP)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

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 out of eleven staff members, with a start date of 12/2/24 did not have documentation of completing First Aid training within 90 days of employment. (KP)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

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 out of eleven staff members, with a start date of 12/2/24 did not have documentation of completing CPR training within 90 days of employment. (KP)

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

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 out of nine children's records monitored did not have documentation that operational policies were discussed with parents on or before their first day.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

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 out of nine children's records that were monitored did not have documentation that the parent participation plan was discussed with parents.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

Emergency medical care information did not contain information needed for safe medical treatment. Two out of nine children's records monitored did not have documentation of hospital preference information.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/24/2025

A violation was found for which there is no item number.(e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children. This was corrected during the visit.

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. Twenty-three out of thirty-five children that are on the roster for transportation did not have documentation of emergency information or a photograph on the vehicle used for transportation.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/16/2025

Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. During the walkthrough of the center, I did not observe children with water to go with their snack or any cups on the tables where children were sitting and eating. All the other caregivers stated that they were still waiting on the jug of water to serve children water. I interviewed all staff members during the visit today. Staff members did informed me that they don’t always get water with snack, that they sometimes have to wait for it.

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

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Todays menu read: Bug Bite Crackers and Apple Slices with Water. During the walkthrough, I observed majority of the classrooms with Bug Bite Crackers, there were no apples slices and no water. Space #2 was served: Cheetos, Shortbread Cookies and Water.

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

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. Staff did not ensure a valid qualification letter was on file for two (2) speech therapists that were present today and alone with one (1) child.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Two pictures were provided of staff member (TT) sitting asleep in a chair in space #1, while holding an infant. Also, during my visit today, I stepped out to take a phone call. When I came back to the front door of the center, there was a parent waiting to be let in. Another parent arrived, and the three of us waited together to be let in. We rang the bell and called the center, but the call would not go through. After a while, one of the parents tapped on the window to the classroom for infants, which is the door closest to the front door. Staff member (OM) came out of the classroom and opened the door for us, leaving three (3) infants in space #1 alone, unsupervised.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. I observed watermarks on three (3) ceiling tiles in the hallway of the center.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the walk through of the center today, I observed a cord to an electrical power strip accessible to infants in space #1.

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. When I entered the classroom for two year olds, I observed an empty plastic trash bag on the floor in space #3.

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. During today's interviews with staff, two out of seven staff members stated that staff member (TT) does not always treat the children in a nurturing and caring manner. Those two staff member stated that staff member (TT) can be aggressive when handling children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2024

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. On September 13, 2024, a valid registration was not in the vehicle.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/20/2024

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. While monitoring records, I noticed that all children had not been signed in at the front desk.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1, I observed an activity plan not up date, it was dated for March 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. In space #1, I observed an Ipad on the counter playing a youtube video, visible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. In space #1, there was no thermometer to check the temperature of the refrigerator that store the infant bottles.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. I observed peeling paint in space #1 (near the trash can), space #2 (near hosusekeeping), and space #3 (near block area). I also observed ceiling tiles not in good repair in the hallway, in space #3, and in the bathrooms in space #4/#5 and #5/#6.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024

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 #1, I observed two plastic bags accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024

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 new staff member did not have documentation of TB test results.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024

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 centers last fire inspection was conducted on 4/27/22.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

When screen time was provided to school-aged children, it was not offered as a free-choice activity; not used to meet a developmental goal; was not limited to 30 minutes per day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In space #6 I observed three children on an ipad. There was no screen time documentation on a cumulative log or activity plan.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. During my walkthrough of the center, I observed peeling paint in the following spaces: 1,2,3,5 and 6. In space #3, I observed a watermark on the ceiling tile of the classroom. In space #5, I observed watermarks on the ceiling tile of the bathroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

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 #2, I observed one electrical outlet that was not in use that did not have a cover.

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 #2, I observed hand sanitizer on the diaper changing table.

Violation corrected during visit

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One out of twelve staff members (DS)- start date 1/19/24 did not have documentation of orientation.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

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 out of twelve staff members (ZJ) did not have documentation of completing First Aid training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

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 out of twelve staff members (ZJ) did not have documentation of completing CPR training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One out of twelve staff members (TT) did not have documentation of completing all of their required number of on-going training hours.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

Jump ropes and rubber bands were accessible to children under five years of age without adult supervision. On the OLE, I observed a toy that had ropes (similar to a jump rope) connected to it accessible to children under five years of age.

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. One new staff member (DS) did not have documentation of signing the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Three out of twelve staff members did not have their medical documents filed separately from their personnel file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One out of twelves staff members (TT) did not have documentation of completing all of their required health and safety trainings.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/26/2024