University Child Development Center

A caregiver placed something over the face of a child during rest time. A child in Space 10 was observed sleeping with his face covered by his blanket. Violation corrected during visit

The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Spaces 1,2, and 3 did not have enough materials and equipment to provide a variety of play experiences. Shelves were empty and bins with materials were not full and/or incomplete. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2026

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. The family living/dramatic play center was not "opened" for children in Space 2. In Space 1 there was not an area for art/creative play.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2026

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. There were insufficient amounts of materials for children to use in Spaces 1 and 2. The home living center in Space 2 did not have pots and pans, food available for children. There was only one (1) set of wooden blocks in Space 2 and two (2) manipulative options for children. Puzzles were missing pieces and there were not enough puzzles with all the pieces for at least three children to use at the same time. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2026

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Spaces 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, and 10 had areas where paint was observed peeling on walls and doors. The wall behind trash cans were dirty from children throwing away food and art supplies. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/30/2026

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. A section of fencing on the playground was damaged from a fallen tree. The fence was less than 4 feet. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/24/2026

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. A child was observed in the directors office during naptime. There were aerosol cans of Lysol and tubes of Clorox wipes sitting on the floor of the office.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/24/2026

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.Violation pending provider response

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Playground inspections were not documented for October, November, and December 2025.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) veteran employee was required to completed 10 hours of on going training by 4/9/26. She completed five (5) hours.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Three (3) children did not update the emergency medical care information annually.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026

A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Three children had expired off-premise permission forms on file to go across the parking lot to the playground. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/24/2026

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Three (3) children did not have the date of enrollment on the signed discipline policy. One (1) child did not have a signed receipt of the policy in their file.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/24/2026

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two (2) employees did not have documentation of completing health and safety trainings within the first year of employment. One (1) employee hired 7/16/24 completed health and safety trainings in August 2025 after the due date. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026

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. One (1) employee did not complete training every five years on the health and safety training topics. Trainings were due 3/15/26.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/23/2026

A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. On February 13, 2026 a teacher aggressively grab a three-year-old by the shoulders and pulled the child across the room to a chair and forcefully pushed the child onto the chair. Violation corrected during visit

The operator made an effort to falsify information. A correction letter was received on 12/29/25 from the director stating the broken train playground equipment had been removed. During today's visit the broken equipment was still on the playground and accessible to children. It was reported that the broken equipment had not been moved since the visit conducted on 11/20/25. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The metal train play equipment still located on the playground. The plastic tunnel on the train was cracked and exposed sharp edges of the plastic posing a hazard to children. Repeat violation Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026

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. The chain link fence surrounding the playground along the wooded side of the playground is below 4 feet. Repeat violationViolation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026

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 completed on 10/22/24. The inspector visited the facility on 10/30/25 and was unable to complete the DCDEE inspection form due to unsatisfactory items found during the inspection.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/29/2025

Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. Infants have not been taken outside since the Bye Bye Buggy broke. It was reported the Bye Bye Buggy had been broken for "months."Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/4/2025

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. Two (2) four year old children in Space 5 were observed using tablets. A screen time log was not completed and maintained.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/4/2025

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The feeding plan for a child in Space 9 was not signed by the parent. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/4/2025

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. The plastic slide on the small climbing structure is cracked and broken. The metal train has a plastic piece where children climb that is cracked and broken.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/29/2025

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. The chain link fence surrounding the playground along the wooded side of the playground is below 4 feet. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 2/5/2026

Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate. The new playground climbing equipment was labeled appropriate for children 5 - 12 years of age. Three year old children were observed playing on the equipment. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/5/2025

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. Allergy lists were not posted in all classrooms.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2025

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. The television was observed on in Space 1 and the Roku main page was showing. A log was not completed for today. It was explained the television remote control did not work and the TV could not be turned off.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2025

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. The paint on the picnic table on the playground was peeling. A wooden board was loose on a panel on the playground. Nails were exposed when the board was pushed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2025

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A vinyl couch was torn and foam was exposed in Space 1. The books in Space 1 were observed torn and missing pages.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2025

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. A section of fence at the rear of the playground next to woods was lower than 4 feet.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2025

For each child, there was not at least 30 sq. ft. inside space per the total licensed capacity and 100 sq. ft. outside space for each child using the outdoor learning environment at any one time. Space 2 had a measured space capacity of 17 children. There were 18 children present.Violation corrected during visit

The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division. The EPR plan was not completed in the risk management portal. The incomplete plan was saved to a USB storage and updated and reviewed annually on the drive. A review date was changed on the cover page and placed in the EPR plan binder. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2025

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. One (1) employee hired 11/12/24 did not have Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training completed and one employee hired 10/14/24 did not have the training completed.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2025

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. Recognizing and reporting child abuse, child neglect, and child maltreatment was completed every five years for two (2) employees. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2025

A violation was found for which there is no item number. 15A NCAC 18A .2824(b) Floors and floor coverings in sleeping and play areas shall be kept clean and in good repair. The carpets in Space 9, 10, 1 and 2 were observed dirty and frayed along the edges.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 4/29/2025

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. Two (2) books were observed in the reading center in Space 9. The refrigerator in the housekeeping center in Space 10 was turned facing the wall making kitchen materials inaccessible to children.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The walls in Space 10 were observed chipped and in poor repair.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2024

Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. A red vinyl couch in Space 10 was observed torn and the foam cushion underneath was exposed. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2024

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. The kitchen door was observed opened with no one inside. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2024

Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Safe sleep checks were not documented on 11/19/24 for an infant who was reported present as well as sleeping on that day.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2024

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One (1) employee hired 10/18/24 did not have documentation of orientation during the first two weeks of employment.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/2/2024

A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. Space 5 did not have the off-premise field trip activity posted in the classroom.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

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. The housekeeping center in Space 9 was made unavailable to children. The kitchen items were turned facing the wall to prevent access. In Space 10 child locks were placed on the doors to the pretend refrigerator and stove preventing access to children.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

Music and rhythm activities were not available weekly to each group. Music/rhythm activities were not listed on the weekly activity plan in Space 10.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

Science and nature activities were not available weekly to each group. Science activities were not listed on the activity plan in Space 10.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. Space 5 was on a field trip today. A list of children attending the trip was not available at the center.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Drywall was peeling at child level in Space 9. Floor tiles were broken in the bathroom in Space 10. The floors in each classroom were observed with dirt build up around the edges of the classrooms.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Peeling paint was observed on the small red slide stairs and on the wooden boards on the music activity area on the playground.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 6/17/2024

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A child's emergency medication, Albuterol, was stored in locked closet in Space 2. Teachers did not have a key to the closet. The door to Space 2 for toddlers did not close all the way posing a pinching hazard.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Three (3) permission forms were not dated. Two (2) permission forms did not have the address listed, and three (3) permissions did not have the times listed for children who were routinely transported.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Two (2) children did not have EMC information updated annually.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. Two (2) children did not have current off-premise permissions on file.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Two (2) bottles with 7 oz of juice were provided for a child one (1) year of age.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 5/8/2024

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. One (1) child in Space 9 did not have the arrival time documented for today.Violation corrected during visit

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The posted activity plan in Space 5 was dated October.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. A bottle of liquid white out was observed on an open shelf in Space 9.Violation corrected during visit

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) employee did not complete 16 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks of employment.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2023

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. Two (2) employees did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2023

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. Two (2) employees did not have CPR training within 90 days of employment.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2023

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Two (2) employees did not complete orientation the first two weeks of employment.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2023

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. An employee from a sister location did not have a CBC letter on file for review. The employee was verified in the ABCMS system as having a current qualification.Violation corrected during visit

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. The medical action plan for two (2) children was not fully completed. The severity of the allergy was not indicated on one (1) plan and the emergency contact health professional was not listed on both plans.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2023

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.Five (5) employees did not complete training within 90 days of employment.Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 12/13/2023