Childcare Network #94

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. A child's file did not contain the parent's acknowledgement for receipt of the Summary of the Law brochure.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

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 two (2) classrooms, the screen time was not documented.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A plastic bin located at the back of the van used to transport children had a broken lid with sharp edges.

Violation corrected during visit

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A child's diaper cream/paste expired on 1/31/26.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A parent's medication authorization form did not include the parent's signature nor the month and exact date.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff members E. J. and T.B. did not complete the required number of hours of on-going training within their first year of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/5/2026

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. A child's file did not contain the parent's acknowledgement for receipt of the facility's operational policies.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A child's file did not contain the required medical exam/assessment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/5/2026

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. A child's file did not contain the parent's acknowledgement for receipt of the facility's discipline policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. A child's file did not contain the parent's acknowledgement of the facility's smoking and tobacco restriction.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

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. A child's file did not contain the parent's acknowledgement for receipt of the Shaken Baby policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/2/2026

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. Outlets were found uncovered in the infant/toddler hallway.

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 #4, an aerosol can was located on a shelf in an unlocked closet.

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. Staff member, Z.M. did not complete the required first aid certification.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025

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. Staff member Z.M. did not complete the required CPR certification.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025

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 facility's approved fire inspection report was not submitted within one week of completion.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/25/2025

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. in space #5, a staff/child ratio sheet was not posted for the age of children being served in the space.

Violation corrected during visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On the preschool playgrounds, the swing sets had chipping paint.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/5/2025

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. Standing water was observed on a slide on the playground.

Violation corrected during visit

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. The incident reports were not completed as required and did not include all required information.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2025

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space #2, a staff member did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose with a tissue.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

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. There was standing water on a slide located on the preschool playground.

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 6 and 7, there were outlets that were uncovered and accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff members C.D. and T.M. did not complete the required on-going training hours.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. A current registration was not available for review for one of the vehicles used to transport children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. One of the vehicles used to transport children did not contain the required first aid kit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Four children's files did not contain the required health assessment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

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. A child's file did not contain the required immunization records.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member, T.B. did not complete the required health and safety training within the 5 year timeframe.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/11/2025

Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated. A child's bottle of formula did not have a date on the bottle.

Violation corrected during visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #4, the door leading to the children's bathroom had broken wood at the base resulting in holes in the door.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2024

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. Documents of visual sleep checks were not available for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2024

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. Staff members, Z.B., J.G. and S.P. did not provide medical reports that met NC Child Care Rules requirements.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2024

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. Staff members J.G. and S.P. did not provide TB screenings that met requirements for the NC Child Care Rules.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2024

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. A child in space #1 did not have the name of the ointment present on the instruction form. The Aquaphor was present and the form the mentioned A & D ointment.

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 (5) and (6), the bathroom floors was not seen in good repair or visibly clean.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2024

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. I observed on bus #40 the seat cushions were not in good repair and free of hazards.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2024