Fort Bragg KinderCare
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. The hand washing sink in space #4, was clogged. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | 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. A purse was hanging on a hook next to children's personal belongings and at a height lower than five feet from the floor in space #4. The purse was removed and secured in a locked cabinet. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The first 6 weeks of orientation were not completed for two staff members. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. The first two weeks orientation was not completed for one staff member. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. One staff member E. Baines did not have a current Criminal Background Check qualification letter on file. It expired 10/14/24. | |||
| 2026-09-02 | 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. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months. The last shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was on 5/1/26. | |||
| 2026-08-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0826-203L |
| 2026-06-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0526-379L |
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 103 | GS 110-91(7) & .1401(f) |
| The number of children present was not within permit capacity. Upon my arrival to space #3, there were twenty-eight children present. The capacity of space #3 is twenty-seven children. | |||
| 2026-06-09 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. One child in space #3 was blocked from trying to leave a classroom by a teacher extending her arms to prevent the child from running into her. The child fell against a wall, slid down the wall and fell on the floor. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-10 | 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. One new staff member did not have a medical report on file prior to employment. The medical report on file was dated 10/13/25. The employees date of employment was 10/6/25. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| 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. One new staff member did not have TB testing results on file prior to employment. The TB test was dated 10/7/25. The date of employment was 10/6/25. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | 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 new staff member did not have Emergency information on file prior to employment. The emergency information on file was dated 10/13/25. The date of employment was 10/6/25. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. One new staff member did not complete the first two weeks of orientation training. Date of employment was 3/2/26. | |||
| 2026-04-10 | 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. One new staff member did not have a signed acknowledgment form regarding the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file prior to providing care for children. Date of staff member's employment was 3/2/26. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Fire drills were last practiced and recorded on March 20, 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were last completed and documented on October 24, 2024. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One staff member (B.B. DOE 4/29/25) did not complete the first 6 weeks (16 hrs) of orientation. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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. Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were last practiced and recorded on March 4, 2025. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | 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. One new staff member (B.B.) did not sign an acknowledgement form prior to employment. DOE was 4/29/25. The form was signed on 5/1/25. | |||
| 2025-09-18 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Two staff members did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. J.B. missing four trainings and T.S. missing three trainings. | |||
| 2025-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0525-106L |
| 2025-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-03-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0225-224L |
| 2025-01-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-006A |
| 2024-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-056L |
| 2024-11-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1124-090L |
| 2024-10-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-08 | 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 #1, there were five infant bottles and three breast milk bags stored in a refrigerator without dates. | |||
| 2024-10-08 | Violation | 619 | 15A NCAC 18A .2819(c) |
| Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use. The diaper changing surface was not cleaned with a detergeant solution before using disinfectant in space #2B. | |||
| 2024-10-08 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests. The grass was not cut on the outdoor areas used by spaces #1, #2, #3, #6, and #7. | |||
| 2024-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-219L |
| 2024-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-219L |
| 2024-08-21 | 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. Space #2, has been over staff/child ratio from August 12, 2024 through August 15, 2024 sometime between 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM. All classrooms were in compliance with minimum staff child ratios during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-08-21 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. With a quick swoop, a child was picked-up by the arms and placed in another area of the classroom. Children were observed being picked-up in a proper manner during today's visit. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| 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 facility did not have a current fire inspection on file. The last fire inspection was dated 4/4/23. | |||
| 2024-03-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-206L |
| 2024-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. One toilet in the boy's bathroom was covered with a plastic bag. The administrator stated that the toilet was stopped up. | |||
| 2024-01-22 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Mulch under the large play equipment on the playground, outside of space #4 measured approximately one inch under the slide and around the equipment. | |||
| 2023-10-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-12 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child's (T.B.) health assessment was not on file. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-378L |
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 875 | 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) |
| The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. According to interviews, a child woke up from rest time and had a temperature of 102 degrees. The child was not moved to a sick area or sent home. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 876 | 10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(2) |
| The center did not separate from others those children who became ill or who were suspected of being ill with a communicable disease or condition that would exclude them from care. According to interviews, a child woke up from rest time and had a temperature of 102 degrees. The child was not moved to a sick area or sent home. | |||
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. During interviews, it was stated that staff are over enhanced staff/child ratio one to two times a week approximately 35 minutes due to staff coming in late or staff absences. It was also stated that classrooms are sometimes out of ratio for approximately 5 - 10 minutes until the administrator returns from the bus route. The last time staff was out of ratio was September 27, 2023. Staff schedules will be adjusted and the administrator is in the process of hiring two new staff. The facility was in compliance with enhanced staff/child ratio during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-06 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| 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. Documentation of the TB test for staff member M. C. hired 5/30/23 was completed with negative results on 5/19/2022. | |||
| 2022-12-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space #4, the activity plan posted was dated November 21, 2022 through November 25, 2022. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast 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 #1, three infant bottles for N.L. were labeled with no date of preparation. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Accessible to preschool-aged children in the outdoor play area near spaces #4 and #5, an electrical utility pole contained wires that were frayed and not secured to the pole. In the outdoor play area, rubber handlebar grips on three tricycles were peeling and exposed metal. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 823 | .0604(l) |
| Toxic plants were accessible to children. Accessible to children in the outdoor play area near spaces #4 and #5, a holly bush was growing through the double fence. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | 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. Accessible to children in space #4, baby wipes in plastic bags were stored on the diaper-changing table. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 1052 | .1103(a) |
| Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Required on-going training hours, based on education and experience, for staff member S.M. hired 8/26/2021 were not completed within one year of being hired. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Annual staff evaluations were not on file for staff members A.C. and L.I. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | Violation | 1303 | 10A NCAC 09 .0801(a) |
| Application was not signed by the parent. In child's file L.K., the application for enrollment was not signed by a parent or guardian. | |||
| 2022-11-28 | 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. The child's file for J.G. did not contain a medical exam or health assessment. | |||
| 2022-09-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-23 | 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. Accessible to children ages one and two in space #2b, a box of plastic gloves were stored on the diapering table. A bin containing Ziploc bags were stored on the windowsill. | |||
| 2022-09-23 | 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. A First Aid training certificate was not on file within ninety (90) days of being hired for staff member C.C. hired June 21, 2022. | |||
| 2022-09-23 | 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. A CPR training certificate was not on file within ninety (90) days of being hired for staff member C.C. hired June 21, 2022. | |||
| 2022-08-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-17 | Violation | 707 | .0601(d) |
| Equipment and furnishings not meeting the requirements outlined in child care .0601(b) and (c) were not removed or made inaccessible. Accessible to children in space #2b, I observed a pair of adult scissors stored on the diapering table shelf. | |||
| 2022-07-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-11 | Violation | ||
| An individual on a provisional criminal background check status was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified. In space #2a, a staff member C.C. on a provisional criminal background check status, was not supervised by a staff person who was determined to be qualified. The provisional criminal background check qualification letter for staff member C.C. was dated May 31, 2022 to November 27, 2022. | |||
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| 2022-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-11 | 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 #1, a staff member's purse was stored on a hook behind the entrance door and not in a locked storage. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Upon arrival in the outdoor play area used by preschool children, there were twenty-seven (27) children ages 4 and 5 years old and three (3) teachers. I observed one teacher standing near the stationary climbing equipment. I observed two (2) teachers sitting at a table, engaged in conversation with each other. One teacher was sitting with her back turned toward the children. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 325 | 0.1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. In the outdoor area used by preschool-aged children, I observed two (2) teachers engaged in conversation with each other as children were playing. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Accessible to children in the outdoor area near space #2, an air conditioner unit had broken metal vents, exposing metal coils | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The most current monthly playground inspection on file was completed February 22, 2022. This is a repeat violation from an Annual Compliance visit conducted on 12/7/2021. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. During staff interviews, it was reported that a teacher yells to the preschool-aged children from across the playground area. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | 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. A medical report was not on file prior to employment for staff member A.S. hired 1/18/2022. This is a repeat violation from an Annual Compliance visit conducted on 12/7/2021. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .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 three years for the date of issuance). The most current qualification letter on file for staff member Imani Newkirk expired on February 2, 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | 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. A current First Aid training certification for staff member M.T. was not on file. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | 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. A current CPR training certification for staff member M.T. was not on file. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1067 | .1101(a)(b) |
| Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. New staff (A.S hired 1/18/2022) and (D.J. hired 4/6/2022) did not receive six clock hours of training within the first two weeks of employment. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival in space #2, one staff member was present and cared for twelve (12) children age 1-year old. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. The most current qualification letter on file for staff member Imani Newkirk expired on February 2, 2022. | |||
| 2022-05-05 | Violation | 1775 | 0.3009 |
| NC Pre-K program staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Upon arrival in space #7,I observed one teacher (M.Z) caring for four (4) children and outdoors, teacher (I.N.) providing care for 11 children all enrolled in the NC Pre-K program. | |||
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