Pee Wee's Little People

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. It was observed that one enrolled child under fifteen months of age had an individualized feeding plan present that was not complete with a parent signature.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/29/2026

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. In the outdoor learning environment utilized by Infants both trash, including pieces of paper and a broken plastic bin, and yard debris, including broken tree limbs and excessive sweet gum balls, were observed present.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/29/2026

Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application. It was observed that one (1) child had an application on file that did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.

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 roster was also monitored during today’s visit. It was observed to not be completed and maintained, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/29/2026

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. It was observed that one child with a documented, chronic medical condition had the required emergency medication present but the medication did not have a completed Permission to Administer form on file or accessible for review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/29/2026

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. It was observed that one staff member hired in June 2025 completed the required Child Abuse and Maltreatment training on January 20, 2023, more than one year prior to their first day of employment at the facility

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/29/2026

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. Two (2) new staff members’ files were monitored. It was observed that one (1) new staff member hired on June 17, 2025 had a medical report on file dated April 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/5/2025

Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Two (2) new staff members’ files were monitored. It was observed that neither of the two (2) new staff members’ personnel files contain a signed and dated statement that they received a copy of their job description.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #3a medication was monitored and it was observed that one child had a chronic medical condition requiring two emergency medications but only one medication was present onsite.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025

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 #1c a child under two years of age was present and plastic bags were observed being utilized as storage for personal items in each child’s cubby and for the storage of some learning materials on shelves, accessible to this child.

Violation corrected during visit

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. Five (5) staff files were monitored today. It was observed that there was no record of the staff members having reviewed the center’s Emergency Medical Care Plan annually, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025

The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Space #1d it was observed that the facility’s posted sleep policy was not the same one parents were receiving during orientation and acknowledging review/receipt of.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Five (5) staff files were monitored today. It was observed that one staff member did not have documentation on file for having completed a Health Questionnaire annually, as required.

Violation corrected during visit

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #1c attendance records were reviewed and it was observed that there were two (2) children present, but the daily attendance did not reflect this, as this program record had not been completed since the previous week.

Violation corrected during visit

A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three (3) children’s files were monitored today, and it was observed that one (1) child did not have current written permission on file to travel outside the fenced area of the facility.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Emergency drills were monitored. It was observed that the last emergency drill had taken place in September 2024 and one had not been conducted in December 2024, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. It was observed that the facility’s Ready to Go File had not been updated either annually or as changes occur, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025

All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. Five (5) staff files were monitored today. It was observed that there was no record of the staff members having reviewed the center’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan annually, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In Space #3a medication was monitored and it was observed that one child with a chronic medical condition had emergency medication onsite but it did not have a completed Permission to Administer form on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2025

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The Infant classroom outdoor learning area was monitored for potential hazards. One nail was observed protruding from the side of a climbing structure located in the center of the playground and three (3) other exposed nails were observed present on the supportive trim located near this climbing structure, accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. While conducting staff interviews it was shared that there had been two separate incidents where staff members had engaged in negative, verbal exchanges using harsh tones in the presence of children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/20/2024

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. During today’s visit the personnel file of the substitute teacher onsite was reviewed. It was observed that the substitute’s file did not have documentation of her having completed a current Emergency Information form on file.

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. During today’s visit the personnel file of the substitute teacher onsite was reviewed. It was observed that the substitute’s file did not have documentation of her having current First Aid certification on file.

Violation corrected during visit

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. During today’s visit the personnel file of the substitute teacher onsite was reviewed. It was observed that the substitute’s file did not have documentation of her having current CPR certification on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Substitute providers and volunteers did not have a health questionnaire on or before the first day of work and annually thereafter. During today’s visit the personnel file of the substitute teacher onsite was reviewed. It was observed that the substitute’s file did not have documentation of her having a current health questionnaire on file.

Violation corrected during visit

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Sign-in and Sign-out documentation was reviewed. It was observed that there eleven (11) children signed in for the day but there were fourteen (14) present onsite.

Violation corrected during visit

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space #1 the crib labeled and utilized for Emergency evacuations was observed in the far, right corner of the classroom with four, blue chairs being stored directly in front of it.

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. Space #3 was monitored and it was observed that one aerosol can of Scrubbing Bubbles cleaner and one spray bottle of Odoban Disinfectant with the warning Keep Out of the Reach of Children accompanied by other warnings was being stored in an unlocked cabinet. The kitchen was also monitored, and it was found that the door was open and unlocked. Upon entry an aerosol can of cooking spray was observed being stored on the counter near the sink and the cabinet containing various cleaning agents and a bottle of bleach was unlocked with the locking device hanging from the cabinet pull/handle.

Violation corrected during visit

Someone less than 18 years old had responsibility for, or was left in charge of a group of children. It was shared during today's visit that a minor-aged seasonal staff member has supervised children alone in Space #3 when those children are in attendance.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/31/2024

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 a staff member did not have current 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 follow-up visit made by consultant on 8/3/2024

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In Space #2 the classroom’s posted attendance was reviewed and it reflected that there were six (6) children between the ages of two years of age and three years of age present. However, upon joining the class in the outdoor learning environment seven (7) children observed with two staff members. It was also observed that some children were marked present in multiple classrooms on the same day.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/19/2024

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. It was observed that a current staff did not have a current Criminal Background Check on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/31/2024

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space #1d it was observed that one child under fifteen months had an Infant feeding schedule on file that did not include the parent's signature.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/1/2024

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. It was observed that there were broken branches and debris present. It was also observed that there were exposed tree roots present on the playground and along the path of travel to the from one of the preschool classrooms.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/6/2024

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. It was observed that one child had emergency medication present but the required paperwork did not include all the necessary information.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2024

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. It was observed that incident reports were present in children’s files but not documented on the center’s incident log, as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/31/2024

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. In Space #1b it was observed that there was a plastic bag of cotton balls being stored on a shelf and accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in a prominent place in the infant room where parents and caregivers were able to view daily. In Space #1d it was observed that the facility’s customized sleep policy was not posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/1/2024

Application for enrollment did not include all required information. It was observed that one (1) child’s application did not have updated healthcare needs to reflect that that child now has a chronic health condition.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2024

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. It was observed that one staff member that completed their initial Health and Safety training on April 17, 2017 did not complete their five year renewal by April 17, 2022 as required. This training was not completed until August 03, 2023.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/31/2024