Little Einsteins Preschool Academy

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff member, Gina Collier, employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not complete a criminal background check.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2026

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One (1) staff member, Gina Collier, employed on January 25, 2026, present and caring for children on the day of the visit, did not have a valid qualifying letter on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/17/2026

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #2, two (2) different children were listed on one (1) permission to administer medication form. The permission to administer medication form did not include the name of the medication to be administered.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/1/2026

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, ten (10) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 12:00pm and not again until 12:30pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, four (4) months of age, was documented on September 25, 2025, at 4:28pm and not again until 4:44pm. In Space #3, a visual sleep check for one (1) sleeping infant, eight (8) months of age was documented on September 25, 2025, at 2:00pm and not again until 2:30pm.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025

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. The First Aid Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025

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. The CPR Certification for one (1) staff member, employed on July 9, 2023, expired August 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/5/2025

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, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector, expired on August 27, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) bottle of DG Health Children’s Allergy Oral Solution expired on September 14, 2024. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on April 16, 2024. In Space #4, one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector expired on October 31, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2024

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In Space #3, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies did not have the contact information for the healthcare professional, emergency contact information, parent information, parent signature, or date the plan was completed, listed. In Space #4, the medical action plan for one (1) child diagnosed with food allergies was completed on October 16, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/21/2024

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. In Space #3, one (1) tube of Desitin Max Strength Diaper Rash Paste expired December 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/16/2024

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on September 29, 2023. In Space #1a/b, the attendance for one (1) child was not documented on October 12, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/18/2023

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. In Space # 4, the medical action plan for one (1) child, diagnosed with allergies and prescribed an Epi Pen, was last updated on October 11, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/18/2023

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. The staff was unaware that a child exited the facility and left the premises. A violation of Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 .1801 (a)(1-4) regarding supervision.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/1/2023

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff member's failure to provide adequate supervision of children created an unsafe environment. Specifically, a child was located in the middle of the road by passersby who walked with the child to nearby homes looking for the child's caregiver before being approached by facility staff.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/14/2024

There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division determined child maltreatment based on failure to meet supervision needs.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 3/14/2024