University Child Development Center/Highland Creek

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. A menu was not posted for July 2026.

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. New staff did not have First Aid training within ninety (90) days (B.B.), (D.C.), (S.S.) and (T.T.); and veteran staff (A.S.) have First Aid training expired.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2026

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. New staff did not have CPR training within ninety (90) days (B.B.), (D.C.), (S.S.) and (T.T.); and veteran staff (A.S.) have CPR training expired.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2026

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Veteran staff members did not have annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2026

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 (D.C.) did not have certificate verifying completion for Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within (ninety) 90 days of employment

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/3/2026

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 last fire inspection was conducted on May 21, 2025, and the fire inspection report was not mailed within one (1) week of the inspection.

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). Staff (B.W.D) did not obtain a Criminal Background Check.

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

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for staff (B.W.D.).

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

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 center's roster was not complete in ABCMS.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/7/2025

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 (S.P.) did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within ninety (90). days

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/30/2025

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The molding along the wall in the bathroom in space 1 needs repair, the walls in space 6 needs repair (chipped paint); the floor in space 6 was not clean.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There was a broken swings in the play area for three (3) year old children, and there were two (2) broken swings (cracked seats) on the playground for two year old children.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2025

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. Lysol and Clorox wipes were stored in unlocked cabinet in space 7.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2025

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 Safe Sleep Poster was not posted in space 2.

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 (T.B.) and (A.S.) did not have a medical report on file.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2025

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. Staff T.J., J.S. R.S., L.W., and T.B. did not complete First Aid training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/1/2025

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. Staff T.J., J.S. R.S., L.W., and T.B. did not complete CPR training.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/1/2025

Each adult and child was not restrained by appropriate individual belt/device. There were seven (7) expired (expired May 2021) booster seats that were in the vehicle used to transport children.

Violation corrected during visit

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch is needed in the outdoor play area.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/13/2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. Permission to administer medication for a child is space 12 expired December 18, 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2025

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 Staff T.J., J.S. R.S., and L.W., did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2025

A violation was found for which there is no item number. violation of Rules .2831 or .2832 of this Section related to pest control and the child care center premises being free of conditions that harbor or attract pests. There were pest (rodent) droppings under the sink in space 1, space 5, space 9, space 11, and space 12.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/7/2025

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls (chipped paint) and floor (dirty) in space 1 were not in good repair, the walls (chipped/peeled paint) in space 2 were not in good repair, and the walls (chipped paint) in space 5 and in space 6 were not in good repair.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/20/2024

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on May 31, 2024; incomplete for June 2024 and July 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/21/2024

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. A child (B.S.) in space 3 had an expired ointment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/8/2024

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last playground inspection was completed on May 15, 2024; incomplete for June 2024 and July 2024.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 8/8/2024

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. The fire inspection report (December 22, 2023, was not submitted within one (1) week to consultant.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/20/2024

Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. There were not any paper towels in space 1.

Violation corrected during visit

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There was chipping paint on the play tunnel on the toddler playground.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/27/2024

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. An outlet cover in space 1., and two (2) outlets in space 2., were not covered.

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. A child's medication (Q.A.) in space 4., was not returned after use.

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. Staff (L.B.) did not complete First Aid training with 90 days of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2024

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. Staff (L.B.) did not complete CPR training with 90 days of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/24/2024

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 (J.T.) did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/11/2024