The Lemonade Stand Child Care & Preschool

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. A staff member was observed twice grabbing a child roughly, by the arms, and placing them on their cot. A staff member was observed pulling a blanket out from under a child causing them to fall down.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/28/2026

A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A staff member was observed saying in a harsh tone “learn how to listen”, “get on your cot now”, “you are racking my nerves”, and threatening to call to the child’s parent, and threatening to throw the child’s blanket away.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/28/2026

Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On December 5, 2025, one child two years of age was left alone in a classroom for approximately two minutes while the staff member walked in and out of the classroom to retrieve items from the laundry room

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/6/2026

Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space 7, children did not wash their hands after returning from outdoor play.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2025

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. In space 6, a staff member did not wash hands between diaper changes. In space 7, staff did not wash their hands when returning from outdoor play.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. On playground 1, the red climber had areas with chipping paint. The fence between playground 2 and playground 3, the top of the fencing was detached from the bar in several areas. On playground 5, the house has chipping paint and the swing has chipping wood. On playground 4, the stationary equipment has chipping paint.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/4/2025

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 provider roster within ABCMS does not have all employees listed.

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

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. Screen time was not logged for individual classrooms using the multipurpose room. In space 3, whole group screen time was not documented.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2025

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls, sink cabinets, and cabinet ledges throughout were not kept clean.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2025

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. A staff member hired on 5/14/24 First Aid expired on 1/31/25.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2025

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. A staff member hired on 5/14/24 CPR expired on 1/31/25.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2025

Each infant was not served only bottles labeled with their individual name. In space 4, one child's water bottle was not labeled. In space 3, four children's water bottles were not labeled. In space 2, five children's water bottles were not labeled. In space 5, five children's bottles were not labeled.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2025

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 5, a prescribed medication was not in its original packaging.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/23/2024

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 5, a topical ointment expired 9/2024.

Violation corrected during visit

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) In space 9 and space 10, infant feeding plans were not posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/18/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. I observed cabinets and sink areas to show visible dirt and milk spills throughout the facility. On playground 4, I observed the play structure to have chipping paint.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/18/2024

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. The facility's hallway was missing Electrical Outlet safety covers. A staff member placed safety covers in these outlets during today's visit.

Violation corrected during visit

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. On the outdoor playgrounds, I observed several pieces of fencing with gaps between the fence and the ground. I observed protrusions from the fencing on multiple playgrounds. On playground 1, I observed the outside of the fence to measure 3ft 5in.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 1/18/2024

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 7, a topical ointment expired 12/2023. The topical ointment was discarded during the visit.

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 8, plastic bags and plastic gloves were stored on a shelf below five feet in the restroom. A staff member placed these items above 5 feet during the visit.

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. A staff member hired on 9/5/23 did not have signed acknowledgement of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. The staff member signed the policy during today's visit.

Violation corrected during visit

An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified. A staff member was left alone with children in space 5.

Violation corrected during visit

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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 2, a child's emergency medication expired July 2023. In space 2, a child's permission to administer form expired June 2023.

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

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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 2, a child's medical action plan expired June 2023.

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