Cre8tive Child Care

A violation was found for which there is no item number. Pests shall be excluded from the child care center. Traps set for pests shall only be placed in areas that are inaccessible to children. Cockroach antennae was observed with a flashlight in an open space between the baseboard and wall behind the refrigerator. This a a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2831(b).

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/27/2026

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. An aerosol can of shaving cream was located on the ground under the art easel on the playground.

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 last approved fire inspection was conducted March 11, 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/31/2026

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. Two electrical outlets were not protected with a safety plug.

Violation corrected during visit

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. The operator had not completed emergency information annually.

Violation corrected during visit

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. One child's emergency medical care information was not updated annually. The information was last updated January 1, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/9/2025

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. March activity plan was observed posted on the bulletin board. When I asked where April's activity plan was posted you showed it to me on your clipboard.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2024

A private water supply was used by the center and it had not been tested by or did not meet the requirements of the Commission for Public Health. We checked the Carolina For Kids website regarding your water test results, they show your water was last test in September 2020.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/26/2024

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. Outdoors I observed a plastic cover disintegrating with lots of small torn plastic pieces on the ground in the yard. I also observed landscaping material exposed, causing a tripping hazard and all the toys were visible dirty and need to be pressure washed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2024

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. As I arrived, you and the group were outdoors where I observed four children using shaving cream, it was all over there hands and on the picnic table. I observed three shaving cream cans on the picnic table and two bottles on the art shelves in the art room.

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. I observed 5 cans of aerosol shaving cream in the child care space, 3 of the cans were on the picnic table as children were playing with the shaving cream, and 2 cans were observed on low shelves in the art room.

Violation corrected during visit

Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Outdoors I observed foam rockets on the ground and picnic table, foam sponges, a tire covered in plastic that was observed disintegrating, and pieces of plastic in different areas of the ground in the back yard. In the art room I observed paints stored in ziplock plastic bags on an easel accessible to children, sponges and foam paint brushes on the art shelf and in the child care room I observed a box filled will large foam poles and I observed children's clothing hung on a hook stored in plastic grocery bags. Two children under 3 years of age were present, and you have 3 children enrolled who are under 3 years of age.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2024

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. You assist is required to receive 10 hours of on-going training per year based on how many hours he works a week with you, he only received 5 hours for this annual year.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/26/2024

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. You conducted an emergency drill on 11/4/23 and then again on 3/7/24 which is more than 3 months from the last drill.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2024

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. One child's file did not have signed statement which attests that they parent reviewed the policy.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/21/2024

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon my arrival the operator was present with seven children ages 1-3 years.

Violation corrected during visit

Materials used for starting fires, such as matches, lighters and accelerants were not kept in locked storage. Upon the consultants arrival, a lighter was observed on the ground of the front porch by the entrance to the home.

Violation corrected during visit

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. The owner/operator completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment last on 6-27-2018.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 12/12/2023