Childcare Network #325

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On August 6, 2026 a lid to a bin was on the play area upside down exposing sharp edges. The concrete on a pathway used by children to access the outdoor play area is broken with sharp edges exposed.

Violation pending provider response

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. An incident report dated August 10, 2026 for an incident August 6, 2026 did not contain name of medical facility, treatment received for a dental injury sustained at the facility and date signed by a parent/guardian.

Violation pending provider response

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident requiring medical treatment dated August 6, 2026 was not logged in the facility's incident log.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/17/2026

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member hired May 5, 2026 did not have a record on file documenting 16 hours orientation received on file within the first six (6) weeks of employment.

Violation pending provider response

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. A staff member hired May 5, 2026 did not have a record on file documenting 6 hours orientation received on file within the first two (2) weeks of employment.

Violation pending provider response

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the outdoor play area under the swings was compacted and did not meet critical height depth in the fall zones.

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. A staff member hired May 5, 2026 did not have a recognizing and responding to child maltreatment training certificate on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/18/2026

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 annual fire inspection was conducted February 26, 2026 following the previous inspection conducted February 11, 2026. The Fire Inspection was not submitted to the Division within five (5) days.

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 1, small wiggly eyes, small baggies of glitter and gift bows in plastic were observed in an unlocked drawer lower than five (5) feet accessible to children. In Space 3, a plastic bag was observed in an unlocked refrigerator accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/28/2026

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 annual fire inspection dated 2/11/2025 was not sent to the division within one week of the inspection. The annual fire inspection was not conducted within 12 months of the previous inspection dated 2/4/2024.

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 7, batteries were stored in an unlocked file cabinet accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/30/2025

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 3, one (1) child had a diaper cream expired 8/31/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/6/2025

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 (1) staff member has expired First Aid card on file dated 10/11/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2025

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 (1) staff member has expired CPR card on file dated 10/11/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2025

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a medical assessment on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/6/2025

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have an immunization record on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/6/2025

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 ABCMS Roster was reviewed 10/29/2025 and is not completed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/12/2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space 3, one child requiring an antihistamine had expired permission to administer form on file dated 10/24/2025. In Space 3, one (1) child had a diaper cream permission to administer form expired dated 10/17/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/30/2025

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 1, a spray bottle containing cleaner was stored in a bag on a cubby accessible to children. In Space 1, toothpaste with a warning keep out of reach of children was in a backpack in a cubby accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/27/2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One new staff member, Gloria White, did not have a valid qualification letter on file for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/27/2025

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On May 20, 2025, a staff member grabbed and forcibly pulled a sleeping child with developmental needs from a cot.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/24/2025

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. On May 20, 2025, a sleeping child was awakened and shamed by a staff member stating “the wicked shall not rest.”

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/24/2025

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.NC Pre-K wrap around care was out of ratio with 1 staff and 15 children at approximately 4:00 pm one afternoon the week of April 7, 2025. The toddler room was out of ratio at nap time recently with 1 teacher and 6 children, one of which was under one (1) year old.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 5/8/2025

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The wooden play structure located on the playground serving three year olds had rusted pipes and bolts accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2025

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. The fence located at the entrance to the outdoor play area accessed from the rear parking lot measured six inches between the bottom of the fence and the drainage where the ground had eroded.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Two (2) plastic kitchen sets on the play areas serving two and three year old's respectively had mildew and broken parts. A spring play seahorse had broken plastic around the right handlebar.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2025

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The white shed located to the far right of the outdoor play area has rotted boards with splinters next to the doors. A large concrete boulder with sharp wood protruding was in from of the white shed. A house on the playground for three year olds was full of wet leaves and debris.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2025

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 entrance to the large field off near the double gates has broken concrete, erosion and loose cinder blocks accessible to children. On the rear left play area used by three year old children, standing water was observed in an upside down table, along the rear fence line, in a kitchenette with leaves and debris, and in a black Rubbermaid container filled with toys. Leaves, trash and debris was observed along the rear fence and overgrown weeds and debris were accessible to children to the far left and right of the rear playground. The gate to the back fence was unlocked and an area was accessible to children containing rotted wooden steps, piles of leaves, limbs ad sticks, a damaged fence line and fallen trees.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2025

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The rear fence to the far right of the play area measured 39" and the rear fence to the far left of the play area measured 41" where leaves and debris have piled up.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2025

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on staff interviews it was observed that a staff member was observed asleep while supervising children.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/17/2025

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A wood pallet with splinters was observed in Space 9 accessible to children. The visitor log was not completed and a visitor was in the building without signing in and out after entering the facility through a back door.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/17/2025

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 1, air freshener was in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. In Space 4, air freshener was on a counter lower than five feet accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/17/2025

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 Spaces 1,3, and 4 hairbows, paper clips, pen caps and small shredded paper in an unlocked cabinet were accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/17/2025

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. A child's feeding plan was not followed February 18, 2025. The child was fed another child's bottle.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/17/2025

Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. Based on interviews it was confirmed that a child was fed the wrong bottle February 18, 2025. The bottle contained human milk.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/17/2025

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. Water bottles were not labeled and dated in Space 7 and 5. A lunch box was not dated in Space 1.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A rotting stump with sharp protrusions was observed on playground serving 4 year old -school age children. The fence at the right rear of the property is broken and the leaves have piled up creating areas of fence less than 4' tall and a hole which children could crawl through. A mop bucket filled with water was observed in an unlocked bathroom in Space 10.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

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. A power strip with uncovered outlets was observed in Space 10 and Space 5. An outlet was uncovered in Space 9.

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. Batteries were observed stored in an unlocked drawer in Space 4.

Violation corrected during visit

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A teacher's backpack containing prescription medication was stored in an unlocked lower cabinet accessible to children in Space 1.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The permission to administer medication for Benadryl was not signed and dated by a parent for a child enrolled in Space 1.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. An Epi-Pen with 11-2024 expiration date was observed in Space 1.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

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. Plastic bags accessible to children were observed in Space 10 and Space 4.

Violation corrected during visit

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. Bus # 38 did not have a registration card on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

All vehicles were not insured for liability as required by state law. Bus # 38 did not have proof of insurance on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The first passenger seat in Bus # 38 is ripped and foam is exposed. The first two seat on both sides in Bus # 50 are ripped and the foam is exposed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

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. The notebooks for Bus # 38 and Bus # 50 did not include pictures for each child on the transportation roster.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

The health assessment did not include a hearing screening. One NC PreK child did not have a hearing screening on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/7/2025

Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. Tobacco restriction signage was not posted in Bus # 50.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch under the swing located on the large play area does not meet depth requirement in the fall zone and under the swing. The mulch near the metal stationary car with tunnel and slide does not meet required depth of mulch in fall zone.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/2/2025

Food brought from home, did not meet the nutritional requirements and necessary supplements were not provided by center. On August 29, 2024, a child was served a Nutri-grain bar for lunch.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/2/2024

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. In space #1, a staff member took manipulatives out of a child's hands and told him in a loud tone that he was supposed to be cleaning up.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 10/2/2024

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#8, an inhaler was not in the original prescription package.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/16/2024

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. Three (3) infants were observed sleeping. Nothing was documented on the Safe Sleep Charts. The teacher stated that the infants had been asleep since 9:30, it was 10:11.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/16/2024

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child did not have a medical exam on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/17/2024

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 #4 a Dunkin Donuts cup of ice coffee was on the shelf.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/16/2024

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Space #5, one child had an expired medication authorization on file for an emergency medication.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/16/2024

All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. Space #6, one child did not have a sheet on his mat.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space #4 a child in this classroom had an emergency action plan that required Benadryl, the facility did not have Benadryl on site.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/12/2024

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #4 an emergency medication was not stored 5 ft.

Violation corrected during visit