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Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon arrival, a staff member opened a door to check who I was, and a child left the room as the teacher was shutting the door to allow me entrance. The child was in my sight and I did attempt to alert the teacher but she was to far away to hear me. The child was in a fenced area and this was for about thirty (30) seconds.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 6/16/2026

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space #6 (six) there is a hole in the wall, by the restroom and an electrical outlet that is being held to the wall with masking tape.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There were no monthly playground inspections on site to review.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2026

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Staf member's D.O, and K.C. files did not reflect completed TB testing or screenings.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/6/2026

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff members D.O, S.B, and K.C. did not have a completed health questionnaire on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

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. Staff D.O. and K.C's file did not reflect completed Emergency Information forms on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff members S.B, and L.M's file did not reflect the required training hours.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/6/2026

One staff member had not completed training in playground safety. After the initial license date, one on-site staff member has not completed playground safety training.

Violation pending provider response

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. Staff member L.M's file did not reflect ITS/SIDS training completed within 90 days of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/23/2026

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff files for S.B and L.M. did not reflected training completed in the time frame required.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/6/2026

Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child dod not have an application for enrollment on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2026

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child did not have a medical exam or health assessment on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2026

Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) child's emrollment application did not include all required information.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/24/2026

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. Staff member S.B. did not have verification of completion in the file.

Violation confirmed corrected by follow-up visit made by consultant on 7/6/2026

A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2815 WATER SUPPLY (e) Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot water that exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit is a burn hazard and shall not be provided in areas accessible to children. For handwash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the requirement to provide water tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit and 110 degrees Fahrenheit shall not apply. In the event of the loss of hot water at the child care center, the operator shall immediately notify the local health department that serves the county in which the child care center is located. The hot water temperature that launders bedding was not within the appropriate range for sanitation, and dishwashing temperatures was not within in the appropriate range for sanitation and cleaning. Water sources accessible to children was lower than the approved ranges. Handwashing water temperature for infant, toddler and preschool aged children was under the approved range approved by Sanitation requirements. The local agency was not contacted immediately when the heating source for the water stopped working.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2026

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. In space #6 the previous day's attendance was not maintained.

Violation corrected during visit

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One new staff member hired 11/18/25 did not have a signed document acknowledging receipt of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy.

Violation corrected during visit

Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children’s books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. In space #4, dramatic play and library/area and manipulatives and #6 did not have materials for d blocks, and library area.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/30/2025

Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. A new staff hired on 9/22/25 did not have an application on file during today's visit.

Violation corrected during visit

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. One new staff member hired on 9/22/205 completed a medical report on 9/29/2025.

Violation corrected during visit

On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. One new staff hired on 8/17/2025 did not complete the TB test prior to her hire date. The TB test is dated 8/25/2025.

Violation corrected during visit

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The new staff member hired on 9/22/25 did not have a completed health questionnaire on file during today's visit.

Violation corrected during visit

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. During today's visit, I did not observe any classrooms postage of the Staff/Child Ratio sheets.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/18/2025

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. All classrooms did not have a posted schedule for easy reference during today's visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/18/2025

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current lesson plan was not made available for space #2 and space #8 during the walk-through of today's visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/18/2025

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus were not current and dated for July 2025.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/18/2025

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. The center's safe sleep policy was not posted in the infant room were parents and caregivers are able to view daily.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/18/2025

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Orientation was not documented or made available for review during today's visit for several staff members.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/18/2025

Individual applications were not on file for each child. One enrolled child did not have a completed application on file during today's visit.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/18/2025

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled over 30 days (from previous owner) did not have a completed medical exam or health assessment on file during today's visit

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/18/2025