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LIFE 4 KIDZ
Cramerton, NC
· Gaston County
501 CRAMER MT ROAD,
Cramerton, NC 28032
Quick Facts
Capacity
138 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (704) 824-7401
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
36000326
License Holder
Life4Kidz
License Issued
Jul 13, 2024
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
Life 4 Kidz Child Development Center has been established as a service to families and children of the community. This service has grown out of a sincere love for children and a desire to help them develop and adjust to our modern world.
The mission of our center is to provide a caring, hope-filled foundation to enrich the lives of children by offering activities to enhance their sense of positive self-worth. This is accomplished by providing a high quality, Christ-centered educational program for young children: care that parents can trust, through a developmentally appropriate and supportive environment that encourages individuality and self-confidence within the child.
Our Center offers a curriculum where children are invited to grow, learn, and socialize. This encourages individuality that enhances a good self-concept. Stimulation is provided through developmentally appropriate curriculum. We feel childcare should be based on constructive learning experiences designed to strengthen individual and group needs in the classroom.
The mission of our center is to provide a caring, hope-filled foundation to enrich the lives of children by offering activities to enhance their sense of positive self-worth. This is accomplished by providing a high quality, Christ-centered educational program for young children: care that parents can trust, through a developmentally appropriate and supportive environment that encourages individuality and self-confidence within the child.
Our Center offers a curriculum where children are invited to grow, learn, and socialize. This encourages individuality that enhances a good self-concept. Stimulation is provided through developmentally appropriate curriculum. We feel childcare should be based on constructive learning experiences designed to strengthen individual and group needs in the classroom.
Additional Information:
Five Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
- Open Hours6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-28 | 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. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed out on April 10, 2026, one (1) child was not signed out on April 16, 2026, one (1) child was not signed out on April 20, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed out on April 24, 2026. In Space #5a, one (1) child was not signed out on April 8, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed out on April 21, 2026. In Space #6, one (1) child was not signed out on April 14, 2026, one (1) child was not signed out on April 21, 2026, one (1) child was not signed out on April 24, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed out on April 27, 2026. In Space #7b, one (1) child was not signed out on April 2, 2026, and one (1) child was not signed out on April 22, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #5a, the activity plan posted was dated April 20-April 24, 2026. In Space #7b and Space #7c, the activity plan posted was dated April 13-April 17, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 #3, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, and one (1) aerosol can of Seventh Generation Disinfectant Spray, both with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked cabinet above the handwashing sink, accessible to children. In Space #5a, one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray with multiple warnings was on the shelf above the diaper changing table, accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 form dated March 23, 2026, for one (1) child, enrolled on February 20, 2026, and an incident report form dated March 24, 2025, for one (1) child, enrolled on January 6, 2025, did not include the date the parent was contacted, the time the parent was contacted, or who contacted the parent. An incident report form dated April 14, 2026, for one (1) child, enrolled on February 20, 2026, did not include the date or the time the parent was contacted. Two (2) incident report forms dated February 13, 2025, and September 12, 2024, for one (1) child, enrolled on October 9, 2023, did not include the witness to the incident. An incident report form dated September 23, for one (1) child, enrolled on October 9, 2023, did not include the year the incident occurred. An incident report form dated March 23, for one (1) child, enrolled on January 6, 2025, did not include the year the incident occurred, the time the incident occurred, who contacted the parent, or a signature of the staff member who completed the report. An incident report form dated March 6, 2024, for one (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2023, did not include who contacted the parent or a signature of the staff member who completed the report. An incident report form dated February 4, 2026, for one (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2023, did not include the time of the incident, the date the parent was notified, the time the parent was notified, who contacted the parent, or a signature of the staff member completing the report. An incident report form dated August 9, 2024, for one (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2023, and an incident report form dated November 15, 2024, for one (1) child, enrolled on October 9, 2023, did not include how the parent was contacted, the date the parent was contacted, the time the parent was contacted, who contacted the parent, or the witness to the incident. An incident report form dated August 18, 2024, for one (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2023, did not include the type of injury, the body part injured, the witness to the incident, how the parent was contacted, the date the parent was contacted, the time the parent was contacted, who contacted the parent, the parent signature, or the cause of the injury. An incident report form dated August 15, 2025, for one (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2023, did not include the type of injury, the witness to the incident, the date the parents were contacted, or the parent signature. An incident report form dated July 17, 2025, for one (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2023, did not include the time of the incident, the steps taken to prevent reoccurrence, the date the parent was contacted, the time the parent was contacted, who contacted the parent, or a signature of the staff member completing the report. An incident report form dated April 16, 2024, for one (1) child, enrolled on October 9, 2023, did not include the witness to the incident, who contacted the parent, a parent signature, or a signature of the staff member who completed the report. An incident report form dated March 30, 2026, for one (1) child, enrolled on January 6, 2025, did not include how the parent was contacted, the date the parent was contacted, the time the parent was contacted, who contacted the parent, or a signature of the staff member who completed the report. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 recent playground inspection documented was conducted on November 7, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on November 18, 2025, did not complete first aid training. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1110 | .1002(b) |
| Vehicles used to transport children enrolled in the child care center did not comply with all applicable State and federal laws and regulations. The registration for the Chevrolet van used to transport children expired on January 31, 2026. The temporary tag for the Ford van used to transport children expired on October 26, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. The most recent staff evaluation and staff development plans on file for one (1) staff member, employed on October 3, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on October 17, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on August 16, 2010, one (1) staff member, employed on February 26, 2018, one (1) staff member, employed on September 19, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on February 27, 2017, one (1) staff member, employed on September 2, 2022, and one (1) staff member, employed on June 16, 2016, were dated September 13, 2024. The most recent staff evaluation and staff development plan on file for one (1) staff member, employed on February 13, 2023, was dated February 13, 2025. One (1) staff member, employed on March 24, 2025, and one (1) staff member, employed on September 30, 2024, did not have a staff evaluation or staff development plan on file. The most recent staff evaluation and staff development plan on file for one (1) staff member, employed on April 2, 2024, was dated April 2, 2025. The most recent staff evaluation and staff development plan on file for one (1) staff member, employed on November 15, 2023, was dated November 15, 2024. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. The application for one (1) child, enrolled on February 9, 2026, did not include the phone numbers for the emergency contacts listed or the phone number for the healthcare provider. The application for one (1) child, enrolled on February 20, 2026, did not include the name or contact number for the healthcare provider. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on June 10, 2024, one (1) staff member, employed on October 3, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on October 17, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on November 3, 2025, one (1) staff member, employed on August 16, 2010, one (1) staff member, employed on December 2, 2019, one (1) staff member, employed on February 26, 2018, one (1) staff member, employed on September 19, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on February 27, 2017, one (1) staff member, employed on November 15, 2023, and one (1) staff member, employed on March 16, 2026, were not entered into the facility’s ABCMS Provider Portal. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 shelter-in-place/lockdown drill documented was conducted on September 15, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan for one (1) child, enrolled on October 16, 2023, diagnosed with a chronic illness, did not include a parent and/or physician signature or date the medical action plan was completed. | |||
| 2026-04-28 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on March 24, 2025, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. | |||
| 2025-12-15 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-04 | 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. In Space #1, one (1) child was not signed out on October 24, 2025. In Space #4, one (1) child was not signed out on October 22, 2025, one (1) child was not signed out on October 29, 2025, one (1) child was not signed out on October 30, 2025, and one (1) child was not signed out on November 3, 2025. In Space #4, one (1) child was signed out on November 4, 2025; however, the child was not signed in and was not present at the facility. In Space #7c, one (1) child was not signed out on October 10, 2025. In Space #7d2, four (4) children was not signed out on October 28, 2025, five (5) children were not signed out on October 31, 2025, and five (5) children were not signed out on November 3, 2025. | |||
| 2025-11-04 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On Playground #1, the depth of the mulch surfacing around the stationary play structure measured four (4) to six (6) inches across the fall zone. On Playground #2, the depth of the mulch surfacing around the stationary play structure measured zero (0) to four (4) inches across the fall zone. | |||
| 2025-11-04 | 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. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Triple Paste Skin Protectant expired on September 19, 2025. In Space #5b, one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste expired October 2025. In Space #6, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Desitin Maximum Strength Zinc Oxide Diaper Rash Paste, and the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) container of CVS Petroleum Jelly Skin Protectant expired on September 20, 2025. In Space #7d2, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) container of Off Family Care Insect Repellant expired on October 8, 2025. | |||
| 2025-11-04 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on June 9, 2025, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment Training. | |||
| 2025-11-04 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on September 30, 2025, did not complete the Health and Safety Trainings. | |||
| 2025-09-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0825-232L |
| 2025-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-09-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0825-232L |
| 2025-09-03 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On August 18, 2025, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, was left alone, unattended on Playground #2 for two (2) minutes and thirty-three (33) seconds from 3:42:33pm to 3:45:06pm. | |||
| 2025-07-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0625-224L |
| 2025-07-01 | Violation | 505 | .0901(e) |
| Drinking water was not freely available to children of all ages. Based on staff interviews and observation, drinking water was not freely available to all children. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-27 | 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. In Space #3, one (1) child was not signed out on May 15, 2025, one (1) child was not signed out on May 16, 2025, two (2) children were not signed out on May 20, 2025, three (3) children were not signed out on May 21, 2025, one (1) child was not signed out on May 22, 2025, one (1) child was not signed out on May 23, 2025, and one (1) child, who was present, was not signed in on May 27, 2025. In Space #4, one (1) child, who was present, was not signed in on May 27, 2025. In Space #5a, one (1) child, who was present, was not signed in on May 27, 2025. In Space #5b, one (1) child was not signed out on May 13, 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #1, the activity plan posted was dated May 19-May 23, 2025. In Space #3, the activity plan posted was dated May 19-May 23, 2025. In Space #5a, the activity plan posted was dated May 19-May 23, 2025. In Space #6, the activity plan posted was dated May 12, 2025. In Space #7b, there was no dated activity plan posted for the full day summer camp, which was operating during the visit. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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 #3, one (1) outlet on the wall to the right of the changing table was not covered with a safety plug. In Space #4, one (1) outlet on the wall to the left of the handwashing sink was not covered with a safety plug. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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. On the bus labeled “Life Church”, used to transport children, there was one (1) aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant Spray, and one (1) open container of Cintas Citrus Mango air freshener, both with multiple warnings, to the right of the driver’s seat in the area where the children get on and off of the bus, accessible to children. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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 #1, one (1) Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto Injector was not in its original packaging and did not have a pharmacy label attached. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #2a/b, the space for infants, the consultant entered the room at 8:48am and saw an infant, four (4) months of age, sleeping in a swing covered in a thick fleece blanket from the mouth of the infant to the feet of the infant. The staff member present, L. Flowers, Lead Teacher assigned to Space #3, did not move the infant from the swing to the crib until instructed by the consultant to move the child to the crib and remove the blanket. The consultant entered Space #2a/b again at 12:40pm and saw the same infant, four (4) months of age, sleeping in the same swing covered in the same fleece blanket from chin to feet. The consultant again instructed the same staff member to move the child from the swing to the crib and to remove the blanket. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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 Space #2a/b, a visual sleep check was documented for one sleeping infant, three (3) months of age, at 8:35am; however, at 8:52 am, another check had not been conducted/documented. No visual sleep checks were documented on May 27, 2025, for one (1) infant, four (4) months of age, who was observed to be sleeping during the visit. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Violation | 1065 | .1102(f) |
| Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. One (1) staff member, employed on March 4, 2024, who was caring for infants in Space #2a/b alone during the visit while the staff member assigned to Space #2a/b was on break, did not complete ITS SIDS training. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child, enrolled on June 25, 2024, had a medical exam on file dated August 23, 2024. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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. In Space #1, the Permission to Administer Medication Form attached to one (1) tube of Equate Baby 100% Petroleum Jelly had “The Assigned Teachers” listed as the medication name. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on November 5, 2024, did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until April 28, 2025. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on June 5, 2023, and one (1) staff member, employed on December 4, 2023, did not complete all of the required health and safety trainings. One (1) staff member, employed on February 26, 2018, had not completed health and safety trainings since September 2018. | |||
| 2025-05-27 | 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. One (1) child, enrolled on November 7, 2022, did not have a acknowledgement signed by the parent or guardian of the receipt of the facility’s Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma Policy on file. | |||
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-157L |
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-01-08 | 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. In Space #1, one (1) child was not signed out on December 18, 2024. In Space #4, one (1) child was not signed out on January 6, 2025, and one (1) child was not signed in on January 7, 2025. In Space #6, one (1) child was not signed out on December 9, 2024, and one (1) child was not signed out on December 19, 2024. In Space #7b, one (1) child was not signed out on December 12, 2024, two (2) children were not signed out on December 19, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on December 30, 2024. In Space #7c, one (1) child was not signed out on December 3, 2024, twelve (12) children were not signed out on December 12, 2024, one (1) child was not signed out on December 17, 2024, and one (1) child was not signed on out December 18, 2024. In Space #7d2, one (1) child was not signed out on January 6, 2025, and one (1) child was not signed out on January 7, 2025. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | 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 #5a, two (2) outlets on the wall under the birthday board were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | 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 Space #2a/b, one (1) bottle of Bic White Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet above the food prep sink. In Space #5a, one (1) container of Signature Series Cintas Citrus Mango, with multiple warnings, was on the shelf to the left of the toilet used by children in the restroom located in the classroom. In Space #7d1, one (1) aerosol container of Febreze Unstopables Air Mist, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet behind the writing center. In Space #7d2, three (3) aerosol containers of Equate Shave Foam Sensitive Skin and four (4) aerosol containers of Barbasol Original Thick and Rich Shaving Cream, all with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked cabinet behind the teacher’s table. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | 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 #7d1, one (1) bottle of Tylenol 8hr Arthritis Pain was in an unlocked cabinet behind the writing center. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | 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. In Space #1, there was no permission to administer medication form for two (2) bottles of Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen, one (1) tube of Sun Bum Premium Moisturizing Sunscreen Lotion, and one (1) tube of Think Baby Sunscreen. In Space #1, two (2) bottles of Coppertone Pure and Simple Mineral Sun Protection expired December 2024, one (1) bottle of Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion expired November 2024, and one (1) bottle of Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion expired October 2024. In Space #3, there was no medication listed on the Permission to Administer Medication form which was accompanied by one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment. In Space #4, two (2) different children were listed on one (1) permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment. In Space #5a, one (1) tube of Bourdreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength Diaper Rash Ointment expired December 2024. In Space #6, two (2) bottles of Coppertone Pure and Simple Kids Mineral Sun Protectant expired December 2024, and one (1) tube of Bourdreauxs Max Strength Daiper Rash Ointment expired December 2024. In Space #7d2, one (1) bottle of Coppertone Water Babies Sunscreen Lotion expired November 2024, one (1) bottle of Coppertone Pure and Simple Kids Mineral Sun Protection expired December 2024, and one (1) tube of Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen expired August 2024. In Space #7d2, there was no permission to administer medication form for one (1) tube of Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen and one (1) tube of Banana Boat Sport Ultra Sunscreen Lotion. In Space #7d2, three (3) permission to administer medication forms, all for Coppertone Pure and Simple Kids Mineral Sun Protectant, were not signed by the parent/guardian. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on June 10, 2024, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training until September 16, 2024. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-100L |
| 2024-09-10 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0824-457L |
| 2024-09-04 | 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. One (1) child, enrolled in Space #6, was not signed into the facility on September 4, 2024. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During the transition from the cafeteria to Space #6 after breakfast, one (1) child, two (2) years of age, left the line of children returning to Space #6 and entered Space #5b. Two (2) staff members assigned to Space #6 were not aware the child did not return to Space #6 from the cafeteria. One (1) staff member assigned to Space #5b was not aware the child entered Space #5b. | |||
| 2024-09-04 | 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. Staff reported the cook has been observed wearing the same gloves “for hours” and not changing gloves in between tasks. Staff reported they have observed the cook handle their phone and computer with gloves on, and then return to food preparation and/or food service with the same gloves. Staff reported they have observed the cook handling raw beef with gloved hands and then serving breakfast with the same gloves. Staff interviewed stated they have observed the cook cleaning with bleach solutions with gloves on and then serving and cooking food while wearing the same gloves. | |||
| 2024-08-30 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-297A |
| 2024-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0724-020L |
| 2024-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-020L |
| 2024-07-15 | 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. One (1) Bye-Bye Buggy, used by children one (1) year of age, enrolled in Space #3, was missing straps and/or strap pieces which secure children to the buggy on six (6) of the six (6) seats. The Bye-Bye Buggy is used daily by children enrolled in Space #3. | |||
| 2024-06-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-18 | 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. In Space #3, two (2) children were not signed out on June 6, 2024, one (1) child was not signed out on June 10, 2024, two (2) children were not signed out on June 12, 2024, one (1) child was not signed out on June 13, 2024, and one (1) child was not signed out on June 14, 2024. In Space #7d1, one (1) child was not signed out on June 5, 2024. In Space #7d2, three (3) children were not signed out on June 13, 2024, two (2) children were not signed out on June 14, 2024, and two (2) children were not signed out on June 17, 2024. In Space #1, five (5) children were not signed out on June 12, 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no activity plan created or posted for Space #3, Space #7c, or Space #7d2. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On Playground #2, three (3) concrete footings anchoring the stationary play structure were exposed. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | 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 #6, one (1) outlet on the wall in the bathroom beside the handwashing sink used by children, was not covered with a safety plug. In Space #7b, two (2) outlets on the wall to the right of the storage closet were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | 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 #2a/b, one (1) bottle of Bic White Out Quick Dry Correction Fluid, with multiple warnings, was in an unlocked cabinet above the food prep sink. In Space #7c, one (1) bottle of Rexall Hydrogen Peroxide First Aid Antiseptic, and one (1) aerosol can of Smartly Shave Foam, both with multiple warnings, were in the unlocked, wooden cabinet to the left of the classroom entrance. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | 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. In Space #6, one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength expired April 2024. In Space #1, one (1) container of Aquaphor Healing Ointment expired April 2024, and one (1) tube of Sun Bum Sunscreen lotion expired May 2024. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | 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 #4, one (1) opened can of Celsius Tropical Vibe Essential Energy Drink was on the counter to the left of the handwashing sink. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | 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. In Space #4, the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Aquaphor Healing Ointment expired on June 2, 2024. In Space #5b, the name of the medication was not listed on the Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of A&D Prevent Original Ointment. In Space #6, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for one (1) tube of Boudreauxs Butt Paste Max Strength. In Space #1, there was no Permission to Administer Medication Form for two (2) bottles of Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen, one (1) tube of Think Baby Sunscreen, or one (1) tube of Babyganics Mineral Sunscreen. | |||
| 2024-06-18 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. One (1) staff member, employed on January 2, 2023, did not complete all of the required Health and Safety Trainings until January 6, 2024. One staff member, employed on October 17, 2022, did not complete all of the required Health and Safety Trainings until December 5, 2023. One (1) staff member, employed on December 5, 2022, did not complete all of the required Health and Safety Trainings until December 7, 2023. One (1) staff member, employed on May 2, 2023, did not complete all of the required Health and Safety Trainings. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0424-297A |
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. An incident that occurred on 4-12-24 was not entered on the Incident Log. | |||
| 2024-04-22 | Violation | 873 | 10A NCAC 09.0802(a) |
| Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. Staff member failed to follow the Emergency Medical Care Plan when a seven month old sustained a broken arm. | |||
| 2024-04-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-29 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-01-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-032L |
| 2023-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-26 | 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. Seventeen (17) slips allowing permission to transport children assigned to Space #7c on a field trip on August 8, 2023, were not on file at the facility. The staff member assigned to Space #7c, C. Alysworth, traveled to their home and returned to the facility with the permission slips during the visit. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Seventy-three (73) children, one (1) through five (5) years of age, were in the foyer of the facility for at least thirty (30) minutes, participating in a special program. | |||
| 2023-10-26 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In Space #2a/b, three (3) cribs had sound machines hanging from the crib rails into the crib, three (3) cribs had mobiles hanging on the crib rail, one (1) crib had a stuffed animal lying on the crib mattress, and two (2) cribs had folded blankets hanging on the crib rails falling into the cribs. In Space #2a/b, one (1) sleeping infant, eight (8) months of age, had a small, plush blanket inside the crib, which was against the infant’s face. | |||
| 2023-09-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-09-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-09-06 | 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. In Space #1, three (3) children were not signed out on August 10, 2023. In Space #3, two (2) children were not signed out on July 31, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on September 5, 2023. In Space #5a, one (1) child was not signed out on August 15, 2023. In Space #5b, one (1) child was not signed out on August 3, 2023, two (2) children were not signed out on August 4, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on August 8, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on August 10, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on August 15, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on August 16, 2023, three (3) children were not signed out on August 17, 2023, two (2) children were not signed out on August 21, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on August 23, 2023, two (2) children were not signed in on August 25, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on August 30, 2023. In Space #6, two (2) children were not signed out on August 7, 2023, five (5) children were not signed out on August 16, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on August 18, 2023. In Space #7a, three (3) children were not signed out on August 3, 2023. In Space #7d1, one (1) child was not signed out on August 25, 2023, one (1) child was not signed out on August 29, 2023, and one (1) child was not signed out on August 30, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Five (5) children, two (2) and three (3) years of age were participating in gymnastics in an unapproved space identified as the “music room”. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. On Playground #1, there were two (2) broken pieces of a clear, plastic container, with sharp edges. On Playground #1, the refrigerator door on the plastic kitchen play set was broken and cracked causing sharp edges. On Playground #2, there were three (3) cracked interlocking plastic blocks with sharp edges. On Playground #3, there were five (5) broken plastic toy pieces with sharp edges. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 801 | .1003(b) |
| Written procedures were not established for pick-up and delivery of children. The facility did not have safe procedures for pick-up and delivery established or posted. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not conducted in July 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | 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 #7c, eleven (11) bottles of sunscreen, and one (1) can of Off Active Insect Repellent were in an unlocked box in an unlocked cabinet to the left of the stage. On the “small bus” used to transport children, two (2) packets of Tylenol Extra Strength Tablets, and one (1) tube of Neosporin plus Pain Relief Cream were in an unlocked first aid kit in the compartment under the radio. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | 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 (1) staff member, employed on October 31, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on April 11, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on October 3, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on October 17, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on December 10, 2021, one (1) staff member, employed on September 12, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on December 5, 2022, and one (1) staff member, employed on May 23, 2022 did not have a medical exam on file. One (1) staff member, employed on February 13, 2023 had a medical exam on file dated April 8, 2023. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on February 13, 2023, had the results of a TB test on file dated April 8, 2023. One (1) staff member, employed on November 9, 2022, had the results of a TB test on file dated February 10, 2020. One (1) staff member, employed on October 31, 2022, did not have the results of a TB test on file. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. One (1) staff member, employed on August 1, 2023, one (1) staff member, employed on October 31, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on January 2, 2023, one (1) staff member, employed on June 5, 2023, one (1) staff member, employed on October 3, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on October 17, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on June 8, 2023, one (1) staff member, employed on February 13, 2023, one (1) staff member, employed on May 2, 2023, one (1) staff member, employed on October 5, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on November 15, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on May 22, 2023, one (1) staff member, employed on November 9, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on September 19, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on September 12, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on December 5, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on September 2, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on August 23, 2023, and one (1) staff member, employed on May 23, 2022 did not have record of completion of orientation. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | 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. One (1) staff member, employed on June 16, 2016, completed nine (9) of the required ten (10) annual on-going training hours. One (1) staff member, employed on February 15, 2018, completed six and a half (6.5) of the required ten (10) annual on-going training hours. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 1230 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(e) |
| Personnel policies were not discussed with each staff at employment and a copy was not available to all staff. Documentation of receipt and review of the facility’s personnel and operational policies was not on file for one (1) staff member, employed on October 31, 2022 and one (1) staff member, employed on June 5, 2023. The documentation of receipt and review of the facility’s personnel and operational policies was dated August 28, 2023 for one (1) staff member, employed on December 5, 2022. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) staff member, employed on April 11, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on August 16, 2010, one (1) staff member, employed on December 2, 2019, one (1) staff member, employed on April 21, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on January 3, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on December 10, 2021, one (1) staff member, employed on February 27, 2017, one (1) staff member, employed on May 23, 2022, one (1) staff member, employed on February 15, 2018, one (1) staff member, employed on September 2, 2022, and one (1) staff member, employed on May 23, 2022 did not have an Annual Staff Evaluation and Staff Development Plan on file within the past year. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. The emergency information for one (1) child, enrolled on August 16, 2022 was last updated August 11, 2022. The emergency information for one (1) child, enrolled on August 31, 2020 was last updated on February 10, 2022. | |||
| 2023-09-06 | 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. One (1) child, enrolled on August 16, 2022, one (1) child, enrolled on April 11, 2023, one (1) child, enrolled on January 16, 2023, and one (1) child, enrolled on October 31, 2022 did not have a medical exam on file. | |||
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