Providence Preparatory School

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. ON backyard play area, a green plastic wheelbarrow with broken and sharp edges was accessible to children.

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 14, Sun Bum aerosol spray was accessible to children on a teacher desk.

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, a plastic bag in a child's backpack lower than five (5) feet was accessible to children. In Space 2, small jewel stickers on plastic sheet were on counter in unlocked teacher bin accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). One (1) staff member hired 9.17.2024 has a CBC Letter on file that expired 7.29.2026.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/25/2026

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In Space 7, an open energy drink was on a counter accessible to children and in Space 9, a Gatorade drink was on the counter accessible to children.

Violation corrected during visit

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. In Space 5, on March 20, 2026 a two (2) year old child was left on the outside backyard are for approximately six (6) minutes.

Violation corrected during visit

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 11, one (1) child requiring emergency medication had an expired epi-pen dated 12/31/2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/18/2026

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. Three (3) new staff members were not added to ABCMS within five (5) business days from date of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2026

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 annual fire inspection was completed July 28, 2025 however was not submitted to the Division within one (1) week of the inspection.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/21/2025

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 6, a fixture was rusted on a water dispenser accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/28/2025

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 1, 2 and 3 multi port surge protectors were accessible to children without outlet covers.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. In Spaces 1-4 strings of Christmas lights were hanging lower than five feet with cords accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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 Spaces 2 and 6 sunscreen was in a back pack accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 3, Cetaphil did not have a permission to administer form.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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 and Space 6, sunscreen expired March, 2025 was not returned or discarded.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

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 Spaces 1 - 5 plastic bags were lower than five feet accessible to children under three and teacher supplies with small clips, pen caps and binder clips were in on counter lower than five feet accessible to children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/8/2025

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In space #1, pipette baby diaper cream for one child expired January 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2024

Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application for employment for two new staff was not on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/5/2024

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. One staff member's First Aid certification expired March 3, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2024

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. One staff member's CPR certification expired March 3, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2024

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #7, a child's parent permission to administer Auvi-Q and Benadryl expired February 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/21/2024

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 #2, the Safe Sleep policy was not posted.

Violation corrected during visit

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One staff member did not have verification on file that an annual staff evaluation and staff development plan had been completed annually. The last evaluation and staff development plan on file was dated August 2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/15/2023