Kidville-Kovar Child Development Center

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In Space #3 eight (8) books were observed present in the Library Center with torn pages and missing covers. It was also observed that two (2) broken road signs, two (2) broken cars and five (5) red, foam blocks with visible teeth impressions were observed present and accessible to children in the Block Center.

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. Both Emergency and over-the-counter medication was monitored. It was observed that one (1) child currently enrolled in the Infant classroom had prescription diaper cream present not stored in its original container.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/17/2025

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Both Emergency and over-the-counter medication was monitored. It was observed that one (1) child currently enrolled in the Infant classroom had prescription diaper cream present not accompanied by the required, completed forms.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/17/2025

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 Space #1 six (6) children between the ages of one year of age and two years of age were in attendance. It was observed that there were seven (7) books with visible tearing and torn pieces present in the Library Center and accessible to these children. It was also observed in Space #5 that children between the ages of two years of age and three years of age were in care where a visual wall display with torn paper letters, torn paper pictures and a torn paper border was observed present 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. Four (4) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) veteran staff member did not have documentation of completing ten (10) annual training hours on file, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2025

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The center provides transportation. One white minibus and one blue van were monitored. Each was observed not having the correct registration on board.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2025

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Four (4) new staff and two (2) veteran staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one (1) veteran staff member did not have documentation of completing an annual staff evaluation on file, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/25/2025

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #3 children were observed present, but the classroom’s post daily attendance had not been completed to reflect the current number of children in care.

Violation corrected during visit

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 program’s ABCMS CBC roster was reviewed today. It was observed that the program only had two (2) of its current fourteen (14) employees listed.

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 facility’s last approved, annual Fire Inspection was conducted on April 01, 2025. However, this information was not forwarded to a representative from the Division within seven days of completion, as required.

Violation corrected during visit

Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional. In Space #1 medication was monitored. It was observed that one child had two (2) medications present that did not have the required completed paperwork accessible or on file for review.

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 #5 chipped paint was observed on various walls in the classroom and accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/18/2024

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space #3 two (2) plastic bins containing toys were observed broken with visible cracks and missing pieces of the plastic along the top edges of the bins. It was also observed that several red, foam blocks in the Block Center had visible teeth impressions and were accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that the vinyl siding on the building along the main wall was broken and chipped along the bottom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/11/2024

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the hallway adjacent to this space three (3) insulated water coolers were observed being stored in the path of travel of an Emergency Evacuation crib being stored near an exit for use during emergency procedures.

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 eight children between the ages of one year of age and two years of age were in attendance. It was observed that there were five (5) paper blocks with visible wear and torn pieces present in the Block Center and accessible to these children. It was also observed that plastic grocery bags were being stored less than five feet from the floor in a bin on the side of the classroom’s changing table.

Violation corrected during visit

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. It was observed in Space #1 that a Toddler listed on the school’s posted allergy list for a cheese allergy had emergency medication and a permission to administer form present but it was for a nut allergy that was not listed on the allergy list.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #6 it was observed that an Infant listed on the school’s allergy list had a Medical Action Plan present that listed two emergency medications but there were no emergency medication was onsite.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/18/2024

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly outdoor playground inspections for the last twelve months were reviewed, and it was observed that no outdoor playground inspection had been conducted in November 2023, as required.

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. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired on December 07, 2023 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing a First Aid course from a training organization approved by the Division within the first 90 days of employment, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2024

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. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired on December 07, 2023 did not have documentation on file for successfully completing either a CPR course from a training organization approved by the Division within the first 90 days of employment, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/26/2024

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1 nine (9) children were observed engaged in personal care routines and sitting at tables playing with table toys. However, the posted attendance reflected that there were eight (8) children present. In Space #2 sixteen (16) school-aged children were observed conducting personal care routines and sitting at tables engaged in a group activity. However, the posted attendance reflected that there were fifteen (15) children present. Space #4 was monitored, and it was observed that there were no children present. I inquired if this space was currently being used to provide care for children. Ms. Johnson shared that there were children in attendance in this classroom today, but they had recently transitioned into the outdoor learning environment. I, then, brought it to her attention that the posted attendance had not been completed for the day.

Violation corrected during visit

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills (shelter-in-place/lockdown) were reviewed, and it was observed that two prior emergency drills had occurred at four-month intervals instead of the required three-month intervals.

Violation corrected during visit

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. It was observed in Space #1 that a Toddler with emergency medication and a permission to administer form present did not have a current Medical Action Plan on file. In Space #2 it was observed that one School-aged child with a chronic medical condition or allergy listed on the school’s posted allergy list had emergency medication present but did not have a current Medical Action Plan on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/14/2024

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #2 it was observed that one School-aged child with a chronic medical condition or allergy listed on the school’s posted allergy list had a permission to administer form on file for that medication expired in February 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/13/2024

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The School Age playground was monitored and it was observed that there is rust visible on two pieces of stationary metal equipment and accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2023

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. In Space #1 it was observed that there were two (2) books with torn pages and a torn cover in the Library Area and accessible to children. In Space #3 it was observed that three (3) wooden road signs in the Block Area were missing the base and accessible to children. It was also observed that several red, foam blocks in the Block Center had visible teeth impressions and were accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed that the accessible vinyl siding on the building was broken and chipped along the bottom. It was also observed on the playground utilized by Infants and Toddlers a variety of riding and gross motor toys were being stored on top of the shed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2023

The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. The outdoor learning environment was monitored. It was observed on the School Age playground that trash was present.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/2/2023

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. It was observed one (1) new staff member hired in August 2023 did not have a health assessment on file with all the required information completed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/21/2023

Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. It was observed that all three (3) vehicles did not have current insurance cards on board and two (2) vehicles did not have current registration on board.

Violation corrected during visit

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The Center’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan was monitored and found not to have been updated annually as required. The cover reflected it was last updated in May 2023 but contained outdated information.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/29/2023