Red Bank KinderCare
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- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-24 | 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. One child in space 1a, two children in space 1b, one child in space #6 did not wash their hands upon arrival. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | 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. On the outdoor space #1, the sand box was uncovered and the sand was wet from rain water and contained grass/weeds. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | 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 Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream was locked in the backpack, hanging near the exterior door of space #3. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | 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. Ten medication authorization forms reviewed were expired. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. Three expired medications were observed. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 851 | .0803(13)(a-e); .2318(3) |
| When medication was administered, documentation was not completed or maintained for 6 months and/or the documentation did not include the required information. Medication stored in space #1a and #6, was administered to the respective children, but not logged. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | 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. Staff employed on 2/12/26 did not have a medical report on file for review. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Nine of thirteen staff's health questionnaires on file were older than 12 months. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | 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. Nine of thirteen staffs' Emergency Information forms on file were older than 12 months. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 1756 | 10A NCAC 09 .2818 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Twenty-eight (28) children ages 3-8 were present with two staff in space #3. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. A medical action plan was not of file for a Ventolin HFA inhaler in space 1a and an Epinephrine injector in space #4. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 1879 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(2)(b)(i-v) |
| Prescribed medicines, that are pharmaceutical samples, was not stored in the manufacturers original packaging, was not labeled with the child's name, and/or written instructions did not include the required information. In space #3, one tube of triamcinolone acetonide cream was not in its original packaging. In space 1a, one Ventolin HFA inhaler was in the original box, but did not have a label on it. | |||
| 2026-07-24 | Violation | 1964 | .3210 |
| 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. Twenty-eight children were present in space #3, were the space capacity of 22 children. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-12 | 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 classroom space #2 there was a tube of Burts Bees Lip Therapy on a shelf below five feet. In classroom space #3 there were three containers of ZEP Wipes stored in an unlocked cabinet. The laundry room door was unlocked, stored in the closet were laundry detergent packs, and two mop buckets of water. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. One of nine children did not have emergency information with a picture attached on file. | |||
| 2026-02-12 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| 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. One of nine children did not have a permission to transport form on file. | |||
| 2025-10-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-270A |
| 2025-08-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-270A |
| 2025-08-22 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-13 | 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 turf on the preschool playground surrounding the climbing structure is buckling and expanding creating a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-30 | 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. A fire inspection was on file dated 4/28/25 the previous inspection was completed on 3/12/24. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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 classroom space #4 a permission form was not on file for a tube of Equate Kids Sunscreen. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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 classroom space #1a there was a Ventolin inhaler stored in the emergency bag. The inhaler was not in it's original box with the pharmacy label. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. Staff hired at the facility on 6/16/25, 7/15/25 and 11/17/23 did not have a medical report on file. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. A valid TB skin test was not on file for a staff hired on 6/16/25. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | 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. Two of seven children's records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. | |||
| 2025-07-30 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The last documented revision was on 5/31/24. | |||
| 2025-07-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-040L |
| 2025-07-09 | 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 on the outdoor spaces was overgrown. On the preschool playground the turf was buckling creating a tripping hazard. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 606 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(b) & (d) |
| Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory. In classroom space #1b no soap was available at the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last recorded fire drill on the Emergency drill log was July 2024. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | 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. On the preschool playground there were two holes with standing water, a broken table, and six pieces of paper and plastic debris. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | 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 last recorded playground inspection was 7/2024. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| 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 administrator did not complete the ABCMS training or complete the facility roster. | |||
| 2025-03-19 | 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 last recorded shelter-in-place or lockdown drill was 8/16/24. | |||
| 2024-12-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1124-262L |
| 2024-09-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-09-06 | 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 pocket size hand sanitizer was attached to a staff members keys below five feet on a shelf in classroom space #4. | |||
| 2024-09-06 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff J. Woods hired on 3/10/23 did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-19 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool playground there was three holes by the fence at the back covered area and one hole in front of covered area. There was a large active ant hill by the fence of the pool area. The gate to the pool area was unlocked. The climbing structure was wet and had standing water on the platforms. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | 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 classroom space #5 there was two cans of Shaving Cream and two Laundry Paks stored on top of the children's cubbies below 5ft. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | 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 classroom space #1b there were three plastic bags with clothes inside that were stored on top of the cubbies below five feet. In classroom space #5 there plastic bags inside two of the children's cubbies below five feet. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. Staff P. Boyd hired on7/16/24 did not have an application for employment on file. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | 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. Staff A. Spivey hired on 8/5/24 did not have a qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2024-08-19 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff J. Woods hired on 3/10/23 did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 532 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(b) |
| All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed. In classroom space #1a staff was observed feeding a child as the child was sitting on the floor. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool playground there was a hole around the basketball goal, under the covered area the concrete is not even creating a tripping hazard with sharp edge exposed, and the bolt cap to the stationary climber was protruding. On the toddler playground there was an active ant hill and a bait trap was observed by the door. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Three containers of Zep wipes were stored in unlocked cabinet in classroom space #5. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In classroom space #3 a authorization form for a tube of Destin did not include the authorization dates. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| 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. In classroom space #1a sleep checks were not completed for an infant child resting in a crib. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Staff K. Sulgar hired on 12/19/23 and had a medical report dated 3/8/24. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Staff K. Sulgar hired on 12/19/23 had an emergency information form on file dated 12/20/23. Staff P. Boone hired on 4/8/24 did not have an emergency information on file and staff T. Brown hired on 11/13/23 had an emergency information form on file without a date. Therapist I. Gilbert did not have an emergency information form on file. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Staff K. Sulgar hired on 12/19/23, staff T. Brown hired on 11/13/23, L. Mahoney hired on 12/15/23 and D. Askew hired on 1/8/24 did not have documentation of orientation on file. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Staff D. Askew hired on 1/8/24, T. Brown hired on 11/13/23 and L. Mahoney hired on 12/5/23 did not have first aid training on file. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Staff D. Askew hired on 1/8/24, T. Brown hired on 11/13/23 and L. Mahoney hired on 12/5/23 did not have CPR training on file. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Staff T. Brown hired 11/13/23 did not have a signed Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. Staff P. Boone hired on 4/8/24, L. Mahoney hired 12/5/23 and D. Askew hired on 1/8/24 did not have a medical report on file. Staff P. Boone hired on 4/8/24 and T. Brown hired on 11/13/23 did not have a health questionnaire on file. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | 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. Staff K. Sulgar hired on 12/19/23 and D. Askew hired on 1/8/24 did not have documentation of the training on file. | |||
| 2024-04-16 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. In classroom space #3 a purse was stored below five feet in a cabinet. This is a violation of sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 (f). | |||
| 2023-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-08-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A child enrolled in space #5 ran out of the classroom and out of the security door to the atrium. The staff caring for children in space #5 exited the classroom and entered the atrium to get the child, leaving twelve children unattended. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 528 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. The posted menu reflected whole grain pancakes, with fruit compote, strawberries, and milk for breakfast. Cheerios, pineapples, and milk were served. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 609 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(a) |
| Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items. After cleaning a child's nose, staff did not wash their hands or the child's hands in space #1b. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Children enrolled in space #3 were observed during outdoor play, the grass was being mowed adjacent to the playground. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | 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. A tube of Destin in space #1b did not have an authorization form. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | 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. Staff hired on 8/14/23 had a TB skin test on file dated for 2/25/22. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. A child enrolled on 6/18/21 did not have a signed acknowledgement of receipt of the parent handbook on file. | |||
| 2023-08-23 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. A child enrolled on 6/6/22 application did not include the child's health care needs. | |||
| 2023-04-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool playground the concrete base to a pole was exposed on the preschool playground. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | 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. An asthma inhaler in space #2 was not in the original labeled container. | |||
| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-09-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-09-07 | 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, a activity plan was not posted. The activity plan posted in Space 3 was not dated. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 508 | .0901(g) |
| Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas. A food allergy chart was not posted in the kitchen. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident report log was not available for review. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 861 | .0604(q) |
| Prohibited styrofoam and foam rubber products were accessible to children under 3 years of age and/or approved foam products were used without proper supervision. Exposed foam was wrapped around the base of an outdoor basketball goal on a playground used by children under the age of three years old. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | 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 staff member hired on 6/6/22 had a medical report dated 6/13/22 and a staff member hired on 12/14/21 had a medical report dated 12/16/21. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One employee hired on 1/5/22 did not have documentation of 16 hours of orientation. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | 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 staff member hired on 12/14/21 had a First Aid training certificate dated 3/28/22. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | 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 staff member hired on 12/14/21 had a CPR training certificate dated 3/28/22. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | 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 (1) child's record out of seven (7) reviewed did not have an immunization record on file. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. An albuterol inhaler in space 1 did not have a parent authorization form. In space 1, three diaper cream forms had indefinite listed as the end date on the authorization form. | |||
| 2022-09-07 | 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. A staff member hired on 12/14/21 had a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training certificate dated 7/21/22. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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