Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the two-year-old classroom, a current activity plan was not posted. In the three-year-old classroom, the activity plan posted was dated August 17-21

Violation pending provider response

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Preschool playground had rust showing on the metal climber and three (3) trikes had rust on the petals and wheels. Gate latch for the storage area on the preschool playground was missing allowing children access to the storage area. The double gate latch on the preschool playground was not securing properly and a rope was tied to the top of the gates to assist with keeping the gates partially closed. Fisher Price plastic picnic table was cracking.

Violation pending provider response

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. All classrooms had two (2) instant cold packs in their first aid kit.

Violation corrected during visit

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In the two-year-old classroom, one (1) Buttpaste and one (1) Banana Boat sunscreen did not include the parent signature. In the four-year-old classroom, one (1) Cutter bug spray medication authorization did not include the amount to administer and the authorization end date.

Violation pending provider response

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.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 the one year old classroom, one (1) Buttpaste expired 7/2026. In the two year old classroom, one (1) Coppertone sunscreen expired 11/2025. In the four year old classroom, one (1) Coppertone sunscreen expired 7/2026.

Violation pending provider response

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 the two-year-old classroom, two (2) packs of diapers was located under the diaper changer unlocked still in the plastic packaging.

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. Staff member hired 5/18/2026 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. The medical report on file was dated 12/10/2024.

Violation pending provider response

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. Staff member hired 5/18/2026 did not provide results indicating they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months.

Violation pending provider response

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. One (1) staff member did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

Violation pending provider response

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. Two (2) staff 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.

Violation pending provider response

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information did not name child’s health care professional. Child enrolled 4/13/2026 emergency medical care information was left blank on the child’s application for enrollment.

Violation pending provider response

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Children enrolled 1/13/2026 immunizations were not received until 6/26/2026.

Violation pending provider response

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 child care operator has not notified the Division of three (3) staff member that were hired at Triplett United Methodist Child Development Center.

Violation pending provider response

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months. The log documented a shelter in place conducted on 1/13/2026 and a lockdown drill conducted on 6/4/2026.

Violation pending provider response

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch on the preschool playground was low and compacted under and around the climbing structure.

Violation pending provider response

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member hired 8/4/2025 did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. The health and safety training topic Administration of Medication training was not completed by 8/4/2026.

Violation pending provider response

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. Fire inspection on file was dated 8/29/24.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 1 and 4 daily schedules need to be posted.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. Classroom materials were stored in the bathroom area.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Playground toys need to be cleaned toys that are damaged need to be removed.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident log was not maintained.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of inspections were not kept on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025

At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. In space 3 teacher did not meet lead teacher qualifications.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Staff with the hire dates of 2/29/26, 8/8/24, 4/30/24, and 8/14/24 have not completed an annual staff evaluation.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch around playground equipment was not 6 inches in height. Surfacing measured at 2 inches.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 9/23/2025

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Employee with the hire date of 08/04/2025 did not have a criminal background check completed prior to employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Employee with the hire date of 8/04/2025 did not have a criminal background check completed or on file prior to hire.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/19/2025

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. Staff did not take off gloves and wash hands after handing soiled clothing and before touching items on changing table.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/27/2025

When three year old children and older were in care, the materials and equipment in the activity area was not in sufficient quantity to allow at least three children to use the area regardless of whether the children choose the same or different activities. In space 1, the book center did not have enough books and there were only two activities instead of three as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024

For children under three years of age, materials were not offered in sufficient quantity to allow all children to use them at some time during the day and to allow for a range of choices. In the toddler B classroom there was not a sufficient quantity of dolls, play food, books, and block materials for the number of children to allow for a range of choices.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Playground equipment used for pre-school and afterschool children has build-up of dirt and algae. Playground bikes are covered in dirt, mud, and a black substance.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024

Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. Incident reports were completed but had not be recorded on the incident log or filed in children files.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024

The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. EPR plan last revised on 3/08/22.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The surfacing around the playground equipment measured at 2 inches.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 10/16/2024

Staff working in part-time, full-day or track out school age care programs required to complete BSAC training, did not complete it within three months of employment. Staff member hired 6/27/22 does not have BSAC training. Staff member works with school age children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/10/2024

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. Arrival times were not maintained for 2/20/24.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2024

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Due to staff timesheets and sign-in and sign-out sheets, and interview with the director classrooms have been out of ratio. 2/12/24 and 2/16 and 2/20.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 3/4/2024

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. Facility did not have a current fire inspection. The last inspection was dated 9/13/2022.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

A child's hands were not washed after each diaper change. I observed the teacher in the infant classroom did not wash an infants hands after changing his diaper.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current schedule was not posted in the infant classroom.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in the classroom for the two's.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. The amount of diaper cream was not written on the medication form. The Director corrected the form.

Violation corrected during visit

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Staff members have not completed on-going training hours as required.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff has not completed the required health and safety training within one year of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023

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. Staff has not completed health and safety trainings within five years of completing previous training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 11/9/2023