Description: BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE is a Two Star Family CC Home License in ELIZABETH CITY NC, with a maximum capacity of 8 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was an outlet not covered in the indoor play space. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 930 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) |
| 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 from the date of issuance). John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not requalified until May 7, 2026. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 1306 | .1703(a)(4) |
| Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on September 7, 2025. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 1409 | 10A NCAC 09 .1719 (a) |
| Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The easel in the outdoor space had rust on it. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not on file until May 7, 2026. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 2023 | .1703(d)(2) |
| Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was dated March 4, 2021. | |||
| 2026-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-06-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 508 | .1703(a)(2) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The first aid certificate on file expired on 3/18/25. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 511 | .1703(a)(3) |
| Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification. The CPR certificate on file expired on 3/18/25. | |||
| 2025-06-05 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Documentation on file stated that the last inspection was completed on 4/2/25. Documentation of an inspection completed in May 2025 was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-11-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-20 | Violation | 1876 | .1714(e ) |
| The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current. The plan available for review was updated on 9/5/24. The previous plan was updated on 7/16/23. | |||
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