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POORLY MANAGED FACILITY, CLASSROOMS ARE DARK AND UNINVITING, STAFF IS RUDE, THE DIRECTER DOES NOT APPROPRIATELY ADDRESS PARENT CONCERNS, DIAPERS ARE NOT CHECKED PROPERLY AND THEY ARE RUDE AND MEAN TO THE CHILDREN, I HIGHLY DO NOT RECCOMEND THIS DAYCARE.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-07-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-15 | 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. No staff members were reported to the ABCMS roster prior to today's visit. | |||
| 2026-05-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 318 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) |
| Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. There was a nine-year-old being cared for in the classroom with children ages one-through-two years of age. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. The majority of the children did not have linens for their cots during nap time. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. During today's visit it was noted that one (1) new staff member did not have a Criminal Background Check prior to employment. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | 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 five years for the date of issuance). During my visit today there were two (2) staff members that did not have a valid qualification letter. One staff member's qualification letter expired on 01/22/2026. One staff member's qualification letter expired on 10/01/2024. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. The nine-year-old child present during my visit did not have a file available for review. | |||
| 2026-05-13 | 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. During my visit today there were three (3) staff members that did not have a valid qualification letter. One (1) staff member's qualification letter expired on 01/22/2026. One (1) staff member's qualification letter expired on 10/01/2024. One (1) staff member has not completed the Criminal Records Background Check process. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-30 | 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. During my walkthrough the laundry room door was unlocked and there was a aerosol can of hairspray, and a bottle of Ajax liquid laundry detergent being stored in the area. In the classroom for children ages two-through-three years of age there was an aerosol can of sunscreen and bug spray being stored underneath the diaper changing table that was not locked. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. After review of all ten (10) staff members' files it was noted that two (2) staff had not completed their Criminal Background Checks prior to employment. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | 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. After review of all ten (10) staff member's files it was noted that the administrator's ITS-SIDS training expired on 08/18/2025. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | 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. After review of five (5) children's files it was noted that three (3) children did not have a medical record and immunization records available for review. | |||
| 2026-04-30 | 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. After review of all ten (10) staff member's files it was noted that two (2) staff did not have a valid qualification letter on file. | |||
| 2026-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1225-128L |
| 2026-02-27 | Violation | 907 | .1803(a)(4-6) |
| Discipline was related to food, rest or toileting. On November 13, 2025 a staff member sprayed at a child's face with a spray cleaning bottle three (3) times for not laying down for rest time. | |||
| 2025-05-06 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Today as I entered the classroom for children age zero-through-one-year-old I observed an 11 month child sitting in a highchair drinking a bottle. The two (2) staff members assigned to this classroom were observed with their backs turned toward the child picking up the classroom. At least one (1) staff member was not positioned or sitting near the child so they could see and hear the child eating. As entered the classroom for children age two-through-three-years-old I observed the two (2) staff members putting out child's cots as children were eating at the table and both of their backs were turned to the children. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. After review of the five (5) children's files it was noted that one (1) child that was enrolled on 06/03/2024 medical exam was dated 10/04/2024. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | 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. After review of the five (5) children's files it was noted that one (1) child that was enrolled on 06/03/2024 immunization record was dated 10/03/2024. | |||
| 2025-05-01 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. After review of the staff and training worksheet it was noted that three (3) staff members had not completed all of the health and safety training topics with one year of enrollment as required. | |||
| 2024-05-29 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-10-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-11 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. Upon arrival the children in space #4, the classroom with one and two year old children, were watching a children’s show with Donald Duck on a laptop with a Bluetooth speaker. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 2 that is currently being used for school aged children there was not a current schedule posted that reflected the actual time children are in care. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In space 2 that is currently being used for school aged children there was not a current activity plan posted. The last posted plan was dated September 18-22. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 608 | 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) |
| Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. In space four (4) which is currently being used to care for children ages one through two years of age children were not observed washing their hands before lunch. In space three (3) which is currently being used for children ages two through four children were not observed washing their hands after lunch. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | 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. Teachers in space three (3) were not observed washing their hands before lunch. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. There were two (2) screws on the sandbox that are raised causing protrusions. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | 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 four (4) where children ages one-through-two years of age are currently being cared for there were several batteries and a bottle of liquid white-out being stored on a shelf in a clear container instead of being stored in a locked cabinet or closet. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space four (4) which is currently being used to care for children ages one-through-two years of age there was a contained of sunscreen labeled with a child's name but there was no written authorization form to accompany the sunscreen. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 871 | 10A NCAC 09 .0606(a) |
| Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy. In space one (1) that is currently being used to care for children ages zero months through one year of age, two (2) children under one year of age were observed laying on cots covered with blankets. Additionally, there was no thermometer in the classroom to ensure the temperature stayed between 68-75 degrees. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | 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 with a hire date of 8/14/23 did not have documentation of receiving at least 16 hours of new staff orientation. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | 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. One (1) staff with a hire date of 8/14/23 did not have documentation of receiving six hours of new staff orientation in required topic area. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 1830 | .0604(v) |
| Potential biocontaminants were not stored properly (locked storage, removed from premises, inaccessible to children, or covered plastic lined receptacle). Spaces #1, #2, and #3 have plastic lined receptacles without a cover for biocontaminants. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | 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 with a hire date of 6/19/23, does not have the training certificate on file that has their name or date listed on the certificate. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-09 | Violation | 431 | .0508(g)(2) |
| The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plan in space #2, the classroom with two year olds through four year olds, did not provide at least four (4) different activities daily including an outdoor activity. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. Dolls were not provided or accessible for children in space #1, the classroom with infants and one year olds. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The refrigerator in the kitchen did not have a thermometer to indicate the temperature. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Outdoor space #1 had a plastic, rocking see saw that was missing a handle. Outdoor space #1 had a battery operated activity chair with desk that did not work and had mildew on the surface. Outdoor space #1 had a plastic sand sifter that was broken. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #1, there was one (1) diaper cream medication authorization was missing parent signature, date signed, manner in which the ointment shall be applied, amount of dosage, and frequency of dosage. In space #2, there were one (1) sunscreen medication authorization and one (1) bug spray medication authorization that were missing the parent signature, date signed, and manner in which it should be applied. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | 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 one (1) diaper cream that expired 12/2022. In space #2, there was one (1) sunscreen that expired 11/2022, one (1) diaper cream that expired on 10/2021, and one (1) diaper cream that expired 2/2023. In space #4, one (1) diaper cream expired 12/2022, one sunscreen expired 1/2023, and one (1) sunscreen expired 3/2023. In space #2, there was one (1) medication authorization for diaper cream expired 4/6/23 and one (1) medication authorization expired for sunscreen 10/9/22. In space #4, there was one (1) sunscreen medication authorization expired 5/4/23, one (1) bug spray medication authorization expired 6/30/23, one (1) diaper cream medication authorization expired on 5/4/23, and two (2) bug spray medication authorizations expired on 5/2/23. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | 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 hired on 5/1/23 did not have specific wording to state the staff was physically an emotionally fit to care for children. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child with an enrollment date of 6/1/23 did not have immunizations on file. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-08-09 | 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 (1) staff hired on 5/1/23 had cared for children prior to having the signed acknowledgement dated 6/2/23 on file. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 415 | GS 110-91(12);.0508(a) |
| A current schedule was not posted for each group of children for reference. A schedule was not posted in space #1, the classroom with infants and one year old children. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Cinnamon buns were substituted for the pancakes listed on the menu. The cinnamon buns were not recorded on the menu prior to serving the meal in space #4. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. In space #2, a vinyl lounger and vinyl chair were ripped in places and exposing the filling inside. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 824 | GS 110-91(6); .0605((i) |
| Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. The fence measured a minimum height between 3 feet, 4 inches and 3 feet, 11 inches for outdoor space #1. The fence measured a minimum of 3 feet, 7 inches and 3 feet, 10 inches for outdoor space #2. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Three (3) aerosol sunscreens were stored unlocked and above five feet in space #4. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. The Nystatin in space #4, the classroom with one and two year old children, did not have medication authorization form from the parent. The ear drops, Cipfodex, in space #4 did not have a medication authorization form from the parent. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. In space #4, the classroom with one and two year old children, there were plastic bags and easily torn plastic stored under five feet making it accessible to children under three years of age. In space #2, plastic bags and easily torn plastic was stored under five feet making it accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 899 | GS 110-91 |
| The child care operator did not comply with all State laws, federal laws and/or local ordinances that pertain to child health, safety, and welfare, as required by General Statute 110-91. The child care operator does not comply with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission new mandatory standards for full-size baby cribs (16 C.F.R. part 1219) and/or non-full-size baby cribs (16 C.F.R. part 1220). In space #1, two (2) of two (2) evacuation cribs did not have documentation on file for meeting federal requirements and did not have a manufacturers date. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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 hired on 6/2/23 had a medical report on file dated 6/9/23. Refer to staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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 hired on 6/2/23 had a TB Test on file dated 6/9/23. Refer to staff and training worksheet. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. One (1) staff hired on 6/2/23 had a Criminal Background Check completed on 6/26/23. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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 had a First Aid card on file dated 4/10/23 with expiration on 4/2025 that was not an approved course from the approved training organization. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) staff had a CPR card on file dated 4/10/23 with expiration on 4/2025 that was not an approved course from the approved training organization. Refer to the staff and training worksheets. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. One (1) child application did not include any allergies and symptoms or health care concerns. Refer to the children record worksheet. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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. Five (5) of five (5) staff files had health questionnaires stored in the staff personnel file and not in a medical file. | |||
| 2023-05-23 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-22 | 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. According to the Emergency Drill record the last emergency drill recorded was conducted on March 02, 2022 | |||
| 2022-07-22 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In the classroom for children ages two through five years of age there was no activity plan posted and available for review. In the classroom for children ages one through two years of age the activity plan that was posted was dated May 30, 2022 through June 03, 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-22 | Violation | 525 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not planned at least 1 week ahead and dated. There was a menu posted for breakfast and lunch, however, there was no menu posted for snack. | |||
| 2022-07-22 | Violation | 541 | .0902(a) |
| The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. The six (6) feeding plans posted in the classroom for children age birth through one year of age did not include a parent signature, teacher signature and/or date. | |||
| 2022-07-22 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. In the classroom for children ages two through five years of age there was an aerosol can of Clorox Fabric Sanitizer, an aerosol can of air freshener and a container of disinfecting wipes stored on the window seal. In the classroom for children ages five through ten years of age there a staff purse on the low window seal and disinfecting wipes on the counter by the handwashing sink. In the classroom for children ages one through two years of age there were disinfectant wipes stored on the window seal above the sink. | |||
| 2022-07-22 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In the classroom for children age two through five years of age there was one plastic grocery stored in a child cubby that was accessible to children. In the bathroom for children ages two through five years of age there were plastics zip lock bags and diapers in plastic preshrunk wrap. In classroom for children birth through one year of age there were plastic grocery bags hanging on hooks that were less then five (5) feet from the floor. | |||
| 2022-07-22 | 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) teacher (BS) First Aid expired on March, 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-22 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One (1) teacher (BS) CPR expired on March, 2022. | |||
| 2022-07-22 | 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. All three (3) teachers that work in the classroom for children birth through one year of age their ITS SIDS was not completed every three (3) years. Administrator (MW) expired on June 26, 2022. Lead Teacher (AO) expired June 26, 2022 Teacher (BS) expired April 11, 2022 | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-01 | 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 playground inspection was conducted on December 03, 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was conducted on December 03, 2021. | |||
| 2022-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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