Three Star Center License
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Kid City Usa Lincolnton
Lincolnton, NC
· Lincoln County
310 Lithia Inn Road,
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Quick Facts
Capacity
100 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
3
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Licensed Three Star Center License
Active License
License Number
55000193
License Holder
Miss Honey's Lincolnton NC, Inc.
License Issued
Jan 30, 2026
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
KID CITY USA LINCOLNTON is a Three Star Center License in LINCOLNTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 100 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. At approximately 9:30am, sixteen children, three to seven years of age, were observed with one staff member in space #1A. At approximately 9:35am, seven children one year of age, one child two years of age, and two school-age children ages ten and eleven, were observed with one staff member in space #1C. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #1C was dated for "May." | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. A feeding plan for one infant seven months of age was not posted in space #1G nor available for review. In space #1G, the feeding plan for one infant four months of age was not completed in full nor signed by the child's parent. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On the playground for preschool and school age children, outdoor space #2, a play house contained torn, loose fabric, an eight inch by four inch area of broken and cracked plastic with sharp edges, and two screws protruding one inch from the surface inside the door frame. On outdoor space #2, a muffin pan, three square sheet pans and two circular sheet pans nailed to a wooden wall were covered with rust and a plastic colander nailed to the wooden wall was broken and cracked with sharp edges. On outdoor space #2, a wooden bench was broken exposing loose pieces of wood and splinters. On the playground for infants and toddlers, outdoor space #1, the plastic climber contained cracks on the platform of the climber. When weight was pressed on the platform of the climber, the platform would sink and the cracks would separate. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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 laundry room door was observed unlocked with the key in the doorknob lock. The laundry room contained Tide laundry detergent, Captain Jack’s Copper Fungicide, Zep Industrial purple degreaser, two gallon jugs of Array bleach, and LA’s Totally Awesome window cleaner. In space #1A, one aerosol can of Blue Lizard Australian sunscreen was observed in an unlocked container above a metal cabinet. In space #1C, two aerosol cans of Coppertone Kids Sport sunscreen and Studio Selection sunscreen spray for kids were observed in an unlocked container on a shelf. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #1G, six non-prescription diaper rash creams and one prescription cream were observed in an unlocked container below the diaper changing table accessible to mobile infants and children one year of age. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. A&D ointment was administered to a child in space #1C that expired on January 31, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| 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 #1C, a pharmacy label was not attached to one child's inhaler. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. On June 15, 2026, visual safe sleep checks for one infant eleven months of age were documented at 11:42am and not again until 12:00pm. On June 29, 2026, visual safe sleep checks for one infant four months of age were documented at 11:30am and not again until 12:00pm. Documentation of visual safe sleep checks for July 6, 2026, and July 7, 2026, were not on file available for review for any of the four infants present. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. A medical exam was not on file for review for one child enrolled on March 30, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 1327 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Records for one child, seven months of age, enrolled on July 6, 2026, were not maintained and on file for review. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #1A, a plastic Scooters coffee cup with a lid containing a half full frozen coffee drink was observed on top of the cubbies accessible to children. After nap, an opened can of Alani energy drink was observed in space #1A on top of the cubbies accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter-in-place drill recorded on the emergency drill log was documented as completed on February 12, 2026. The next quarterly lockdown drill recorded on the emergency drill log was documented as completed on May 28, 2026. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 1812 | .0607(c) |
| 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. An Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan was not completed for the facility. The trained staff member completed EPR training on March 20, 2024. The facility was licensed on July 29, 2025. | |||
| 2026-07-08 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. A signed and dated statement regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not on file for review for one child enrolled on February 16, 2026, and one child enrolled on June 15, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0126-100L |
| 2026-01-16 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In space #1A, one Glade plugin style air freshener containing a liquid substance was observed in the electrical outlet to the left of the "girls" bathroom. | |||
| 2026-01-16 | Violation | 1792 | .0901(i) |
| Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. In space #1A, one opened 12 oz. can of Coca Cola was observed on top of the cubbies used to store children's personal items. | |||
| 2025-12-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-29 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. L. Henderson, lead teacher caring for children two years of age in space #1C, with a hire date of November 17, 2025, did not have a signed acknowledgement on file the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children under five years of age. L. Fulbright, hired on December 18, 2025, was the caregiver in space #1G caring for infants and toddlers, did not have a signed acknowledgement on file the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was reviewed prior to caring for children under five years of age. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space #1G, two (2) prepared bottles containing milk, stored in the refrigerator were not labeled with the date, and one (1) Dr. Brown's sippy cup containing juice was not dated or labeled for the appropriate child. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| 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) One toddler, fourteen months of age, enrolled in space #1G, did not have an individual written feeding plan posted. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. In space #1G, one electrical outlet on the wall to the right of the refrigerator, and four electrical outlets in a power strip located on the cabinet to the right of the refrigerator were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. One (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant spray was stored in the unlocked metal cabinet in space #1A. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Two (2) incident reports documented on the Incident Log that were dated October 2, 2025, were not maintained in the child's file. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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 #1C, two (2) rolls of plastic trash bags were stored on the fourth shelf of the yellow metal cabinet, one (1) roll of plastic trash bags, and one plastic package containing diapers were stored under the unlocked diaper changing table. The plastic trash bags and plastic packaging were accessible to one (1) toddler, one year of age and five (5) children, two years of age. In space #1G, five (5) white trash bags with the following warning: "To avoid danger of suffocation, keep this plastic bag away from babies and children," were stored in the unlocked drawer to the right of the refrigerator. The five (5) white plastic trash bags were accessible to three (3) infants, and two (2) toddlers, one year of age. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. Staff in space #1G did not comply with the safe sleep policy. The safe sleep policy contained the following statement: We place infants on their back to sleep even after they are able to independently roll back and forth from their back to their front and back again. We then allow the infant to sleep in their preferred position. The following was documented on the Visual Sleep Charts for one infant, four months of age. The infant was placed on their tummy to sleep at 1:18pm on October 30, 2025, at 6:20am, and 7:56am on October 31, 2025, at 8:35am and 10:38am on November 3, 2025. The following was documented on the Visual Sleep Charts for one infant, nine months of age. The infant was placed on their tummy to sleep at 12:23pm, and 3:09pm on October 31, 2025, at 9:13am, 11:15am, and 3:08pm on November 3, 2025, at 10:20am and 2:51pm on November 4, 2024, at 9:57am and 1:02pm on November 5, 2025, and at 10:42am and 3:20pm on November 6, 2025. | |||
| 2025-11-10 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. The daily attendance records for November 3, 2025, November 4, 2025, November 5, 2025, November 6, 2025, November 7, 2025, and November 10, 2025 were not available for review in space #1D and space #1G. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. Daily arrival and departure times for children were not accurately maintained. Per the Attendance Report for Children in space #1A, one child, four years of age, began care on August 13, 2025; however, the arrival and departure record had arrival and departure times documented on August 11, 2025, and August 12, 2025. The application signed by the child's parent/guardian was dated August 13, 2025. The Attendance Report for Children in space #1A, documented one child, three years of age, absent on August 13, 2025, and August 14, 2025; however, the arrival and departure record has arrival and departure times documented on August 13, 2025, and August 14, 2025. The Attendance Report for Children in space #1A, documented one school age child absent on August 11, 2025, and August 13, 2025; however the arrival and departure record documented times of arrival and departure for the child on August 11, 2025, and August 13, 2025. The Attendance Report for Children in space #1A documented one school age child in attendance on August 12, 2025, and absent on August 13, 2025, August 14, 2025, and August 15, 2025; however, the arrival and departure record documented the child was absent on August 12, 2025, and documented times of arrival and departure for the child on August 13, 2025, August 14, 2025, and August 15, 2025. The Attendance Report for Children in space #1A documented one school age child began care on August 11, 2025 and was absent on August 12, 2025, August 13, 2025, August 14, 2025, and August 15, 2025; however, the arrival and departure record documented arrival and departure times for the child on August 13, 2025, August 14, 2025, and August 15, 2025. The arrival and departure time for two children in attendance per the Attendance Report for Children in space #1A were not maintained on August 18, 2025, and August 19, 2025. The arrival and departure times were documented on August 22, 2025 for two school age children enrolled in space #1A; however, the Attendance Report for Children documented the two children as absent. Per the Attendance Report for Children in space #1C, one child, two years of age was present on August 26, 2025; however, the arrival and departure record documented the child as absent. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on the parent board at the entrance of the facility and for parents to see was dated September 1, 2025 through September 5, 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The written feeding plan for one toddler, fourteen months of age was not signed by the child's parent or dated when received by the center. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 615 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(a) |
| Beds, cots and mats were not in good repair, properly handled, stored, or clean and sanitized between users. In space #1A, one jade green laundry basket containing children's artwork, a plastic bag containing white copy paper, and pretend babies made of fabric and pretend food, and one Kelly green plastic container that stored toys were observed on top of the cots and no barrier between the cot on top and the laundry basket and plastic container. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. One tube of Parent's Choice Vitamin A & D Ointment was stored in the bottom of the unlocked cabinet in the diaper changing table in space #1C. Two tubes of Desitin Daily Defense Diaper Cream and one tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Diaper Cream were stored in the bottom of the unlocked cabinet in the diaper changing table in space #1G. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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 #1C, the following items were observed in the bottom of the unlocked diaper changing table: four plastic packages containing Huggies Baby Wipes, two plastic packages containing Parent's Choice Baby Wipes, one plastic package containing Luvs Diapers, two plastic packages containing Parent's Choice Diapers, and two rolls of plastic trash can liners/bags. The items were accessible to five children, two years of age. The plastic packaging on the baby wipes and diapers contained the following warning-Keep out of reach of babies and children. In space #1G, the following items were observed in the bottom of the unlocked diaper changing table: one plastic package containing Members Mark Baby Wipes, one plastic package containing Parent's Choice Baby Wipes, three Great Value gallon size plastic zip loc baggies, and one clear plastic bag containing extra clothes. The plastic packaging on the baby wipes listed the following warnings Do not allow children to put hands of fingers through opening. To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags away from babies, children and pets. Do not leave this bag in cribs, beds, carriage, or playpens with an unattended baby or child. This package is not a toy. Keep out of reach of children. The items in space #1G were accessible to two infants, and three toddlers, one year of age. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child with an enrollment date of July 29, 2025, had a medical exam on file that was dated September 4, 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-09 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| 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. One child with an enrollment date of July 29, 2025, had an immunization record on file dated September 4, 2025. | |||
| 2025-07-21 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-28 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In the bathroom adjacent to space #1F, the medication authorization for one tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste was not on file for review. | |||
| 2023-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-10 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-07 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. One incident report dated 5/22/2023 was not recorded on the incident log. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 893 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) |
| A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. The safe sleep policy acknowledgment was not available for review for four children enrolled as infants on 9/13/2021, 9/19/2022, 1/30/2023, and 5/12/2023. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. The most recent health questionnaire on file for review for one staff employed on 11/15/2022 was dated 2/7/2022. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Records of acknowledgment for operational and personnel policies were not on file for review for one staff employed on 11/15/2022. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1325 | .1804(b) |
| Parent’s statement includes the child's name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. Parent's statement regarding the discipline policy for four children enrolled on 5/12/2023, 1/30/2023, 9/19/2022, and 9/13/2021 did not include the enrollment date. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1880 | .0803(2)(d) |
| Prescribed medication was not administered according to the prescription, using the amount and frequency of dosage specified on the label. The instructions on the prescription label for one infant's Mupirocin ointment stated, "apply topically to the skin three times daily as needed." According to the medication log, the prescription medication was administered to the infant four times on July 31, 2023, and five times on August 1, 2023. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Required health and safety trainings were not completed within the first year of employment for one staff employed on 5/9/2022. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 1908 | .0608(b)(1-6) |
| A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. The file for one child enrolled on 9/19/2022 did not include parental acknowledgment of the Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan posted in space #1D was dated 7/24 through 7/28. The activity plan posted in space #1E was dated 7/10/ through 7/14. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| 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 one infant dated 9/19/2022 was not signed by the child's parent. | |||
| 2023-08-02 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. An incident report dated 5/22/2023 for one child enrolled on 9/19/2022 did not include first aid given. An incident report dated 5/16/2023 for one child enrolled on 7/18/2022 did not include first aid given nor the time the parent was notified of the incident and by whom. An incident report dated 5/15/2023 for one child enrolled on 7/18/2022 did not include first aid given, steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, nor the time the parent was notified of the incident. An incident report dated 11/30/2022 for one child enrolled on 7/18/2022 did not include first aid given, nor the time the parent was notified of the incident. An incident report dated 4/19/2023 for one child enrolled on 9/13/2021 did not include first aid given nor steps taken to prevent reoccurrence. | |||
| 2023-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-26 | Violation | ||
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1G, the permission forms for one child's Blue Lizard sunscreen, one child's Kids by Babyganics mineral sunscreen, and one child's Aveeno baby ointment did not include the dosage amount to be administered. | |||
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Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.) Violation confirmed corrected by letter received from provider on 7/10/2023 |
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| 2023-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| 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 #1E, it was observed that six children did not wash their hands upon returning from outside play. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #1D, the right-side cabinet below the diaper changing table, containing several diaper rash creams, was unlocked and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| 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 #1D, the right-side cabinet below the diaper changing table, containing plastic diaper and wipe packaging, was unlocked and accessible to children one and two years of age. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| 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. Three staff employed on April 17, 2023 did not have a medical report completed until April 19, 2023 and April 24, 2023. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| 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. One staff employed on April 17, 2023 did not have emergency information on file and available for review during the visit. | |||
| 2023-05-22 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement form for one new staff employed on April 17, 2023, was not on file available for review. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Records of staff orientation were not available for review during the visit for three staff employed on February 15, 2023, February 27, 2023, and March 30, 2023. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. One tube of Boudreaux's Butt Paste was administered to a child enrolled in space #1D without written authorization from the parent. | |||
| 2023-04-14 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy acknowledgement form for one new staff employed on March 30, 2023 only contained the staff members name and did not include the date nor the staff's signature. | |||
| 2023-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-15 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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. Two children were not signed out on March 9, 2023, three children were not signed out on March 10, 2023, and one child was not signed out on March 13, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Records of staff orientation were not available for review for three new staff employed on August 31, 2022, September 14, 2022, and October 31, 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| 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. Three children were not signed in and one child was not signed out on February 8, 2023. One child was not signed in and one child was not signed out on February 9, 2023. One child was not signed out on February 16, 2023. One child was not signed out on February 21, 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| 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 #1D, it was observed that four children did not wash their hands before lunch. These four children were moving around the classroom playing with toys before staff guided the children to their seat at the table before lunch was served, without washing their hands. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A monthly fire drill was not conducted in February 2023. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| 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. In space #1C, one electrical outlet not in use was observed on the wall near the exit door accessible to children. Staff added a safety plug to the electrical outlet not in use during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. In the unlocked kitchen, one aerosol can of cooking spray was observed in an unlocked cabinet. The Administrator moved the aerosol can of cooking spray to locked storage during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. Vaseline was administered to a child enrolled in space #1F without written authorization from the parent. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Aquaphor healing ointment was administered to a child enrolled in space #1E that expired on July 30, 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Information regarding when to apply the medication was missing from the permission form for two children's Boudreaux's Butt Paste. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Records for a monthly playground inspection conducted in October 2022 were not on file available for review. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. Non-aerosol sanitizing, disinfecting, and detergent solutions, hand sanitizers, and hand lotions were not kept out of reach of children when not in use. In space #1C, the disinfectant solution spray bottle containing the bleach solution was observed on the floor beside the changing table. The Administrator moved the disinfectant solution to a shelf inaccessible to children, above five feet from the floor. This is a violation of Sanitation Requirement 15A NCAC 18A .2820(c). | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. One staff employed on November 10, 2022 did not complete First Aid training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| 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. One staff employed on November 10, 2022 did not complete CPR training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Records of acknowledgement for operation and personnel policies were not available for review for two new staff employed on August 31, 2022 and September 14, 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The most recent quarterly lockdown drill was conducted on November 22, 2022. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| 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. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed acknowledgement was not on file for one new staff employed on February 27, 2023. This staff signed the acknowledgement of review of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy during the visit. | |||
| 2023-03-08 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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 staff employed on August 31, 2022, one staff employed on September 14, 2022, and one staff employed on November 10, 2022 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff employed on October 31, 2022 did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until March 8, 2023. | |||
| 2023-02-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child's file was missing the parent acknowledgement of the Summary of the Law. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #1A, the activity plan posted in the classroom was dated August 15-19. In space #1F, the activity plan posted in the classroom was dated for the month of July. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Desitin diaper rash cream was observed in an unlocked cabinet below the changing table accessible to children in space #1E. The non-prescription diaper cream was not kept out of reach of children when not in use. The diaper cream was moved to locked storage during the visit. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. One child's A&D ointment in space #1E expired in May 2021. Staff confirmed that the expired A&D ointment was administered to this child. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| 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. Parental authorization for one child's Boudreaux's Butt Paste expired on March 30, 2022. A&D ointment for one child disenrolled on May 27, 2022, was not returned or discarded within seventy-two hours. | |||
| 2022-08-26 | Violation | 852 | .0802 (e) |
| Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Three incident reports for one child and four incident reports for another child did not include all required information. An incident report dated March 22, 2022 did not include the witness to the incident. An incident report dated March 28, 2022 did not include steps to prevent reoccurrence. An incident report dated May 19, 2022 did not include medical treatment nor the witness to the incident. An incident report dated May 27, 2022 and an incident report dated June 24, 2022 did not include medical treatment, the witness to the incident, nor steps to prevent reoccurrence. An incident report dated June 1, 2022 did not include steps to prevent reoccurrence. An incident report dated July 14, 2022 did not include the location of incident, cause of injury, steps to prevent reoccurrence, nor the witness to the incident. | |||
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