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M&e Wonderland Academy Day Care
Kinston, NC
· Lenoir County
701 NORTH ADKIN STREET,
Kinston, NC 28501
Quick Facts
Capacity
46 children
Age range (listing information)
1 through 12
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Subsidized Program
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
54000250
License Holder
MATH & ESTHER CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, INC
License Issued
Sep 14, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - Children may only utilize approved child care space
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About the Provider
M&E WONDERLAND ACADEMY DAY CARE is a Child Care Center in KINSTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 46 children. This child care center's listing gives an age range of 1 through 12; please confirm current ages with the provider. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-30 | Violation | 476 | .1005(b)(6) |
| Staff did not use the list of participating children to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children were involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the center, and/or upon return to the center. A list was not available for the staff to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when children were in involved in an off-premise activity, before leaving the activity, and returning from the activity. | |||
| 2026-06-30 | 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. The required information was not available for all children being transported. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 106 | 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) |
| Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The operator has not obtained a fire inspection prior to the expiration of the previous inspection. The last inspection date was 4/25/25. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The required fire drill for the month of April was not completed or documented on the emergency drill report. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In the outdoor environment, there were active fire ant hills throughout the playground, the grass was high and could hide potential hazards, there is grass growing in the sand used for surfacing which could change the resiliency of the surfacing, and the slide had peeling paint. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | 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. An electrical outlet not being used did not have a safety plug. You corrected this by placing a safety plug in the unused outlet. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | 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 container of antibacterial wipes were stored on a desk, accessible to children. You placed the wipes in locked storage during the visit. | |||
| 2026-05-21 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. There were two enrolled children that did not have any records at the facility. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-21 | 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. Arrival times were not documented for children that were present during today's visit. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | 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 member, E. Cooke did not complete the required training prior to the expiration of the previous training. | |||
| 2026-04-21 | 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 member, E. Cooke did not complete the required training prior to the expiration of the previous training. | |||
| 2026-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-02-17 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. Menus for February were not current or posted where easily seen by parents. The menu posted was dated for the month of January. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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. An electrical outlet, not being used, did not have a safety plug. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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. Disinfecting wipes were not stored in locked storage. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff members do not have current emergency information documentation and updated health questionnaires. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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. In three children's records, written permission from the parent was not current. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance has not been completed for the month of February and January. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. Ten of the nineteen enrolled children's records could not be located. Attendance records were not available for children, a health assessment was not available for one enrolled child, a signed and dated statement by parent regarding the discipline policy was not available for three children, information regarding two children's health care needs was not documented, and one child did not have the signed and dated statement by the parent that the Shaken Baby Policy was received and reviewed. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | 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 roster was not complete in the ABCMS portal, thus satisfying the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired at the child care facility within five days. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. Staff member, E. Cooke, who no longer is employed at the facility, is listed as an emergency contact. | |||
| 2026-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-02-06 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-30 | 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. Arrival and departure times were not available for all enrolled children from January 2, 2026 until January 15, 2026 and again on January 29th and January 30, 2026. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. The facility was closed on January 28, 2026, due to the facility not having electricity. Four enrolled children were transported to the administrator's (Gloria Carr-Battle) home. Ms. Carr-Battle provided care for children in her home on January 28, 2026, for those four enrolled children. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. The ceiling in space 1 and 2a were in poor repair. There appears to be a leak in the ceiling causing water damage, and mildew or mold is present. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Hand sanitizer was accessible to children in space 2a. There was a knife accessible to children in the van used for transporting children. On the playground, there were nails protruding throughout the outdoor environment. A wooden structure was broken and falling apart, causing many hazards to children including pinching, protrusion, and entrapment hazards. Lattice was not attached to the ramps, leaving nails exposed on the lattice and leaving the area under the ramps accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 821 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(h) |
| Smoking materials were not kept in locked storage. In the van used for transporting children, a lighter was observed on the floor of the vehicle and a cigarette butt was observed in the console. Cigarette ashes were observed in the front area of the vehicle. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | 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. A bottle of white out was accessible to children and a container of disinfecting wipes were accessible to children. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The staff members do not have current emergency information documentation and health questionnaires. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | 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). Staff member Eryka Cook's qualifying letter expired on 12/4/25. The renewal date was 12/8/2025. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1103 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(e)(2) |
| The driver did not have a valid driver's license of the type required for the vehicle being driven. The driver, D. Battle's driver's license expired on 12/22/24 and was renewed on 1/23/2025. D. Battle's first date of employment was 2/25/2024. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | 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. In three children's records, written permission from the parent was not current. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1301 | GS 110-91(9) |
| Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance. Attendance for the month of January was not available for review for all enrolled children. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1328 | G.S. 110-91(9) |
| Children's records were not made available for review. Ten of the nineteen enrolled children's records could not be located. Attendance records were not available for children, a health assessment was not available for one enrolled child, a signed and dated statement by parent regarding the discipline policy was not available for three children, information regarding two children's health care needs was not documented, and one child did not have the signed and dated statement by the parent that the Shaken Baby Policy was received and reviewed documentation. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | 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 roster was not completed in the ABCMS portal, thus satisfying the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired at the child care facility within five business days. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1850 | .0604(i) |
| Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children. There was not signage posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the van used for transporting children. | |||
| 2026-01-30 | Violation | 1914 | .0802(b)(1-2) |
| The person identified as the person or alternate person responsible for carrying out the emergency medical care plan was not on the premises at all times and/or did not accompany children for off premise activities. Staff member E. Cooke, was listed on the EMC; however, the staff member is currently not working at the facility. | |||
| 2026-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0525-066L |
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Fourteen children were observed in space 2, without a teacher present for approximately two minutes. The teacher was moving the children from an unapproved space to space 2; however, there was no teacher in the space 2 when the children arrived. | |||
| 2025-03-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-26 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 209 | GS 110-91(1)&(4-5) |
| Children used space that was not approved. Children not enrolled in the program were using licensed space that was not approved for them. The program has an unlicensed program directly behind the facility. Upon arrival, the children enrolled in the unlicensed program were utilizing a classroom in the facility. Staff member, Sheila Graham-Holmes, stated the children from the unlicensed program were utilizing space 1. Ms. Graham-Holmes stated the children were eating lunch and practicing for a Valentine's Day program. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 614 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(e) |
| Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use. The cots in space 2A, were not 18" apart or separated by partitions during nap time. | |||
| 2025-02-11 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Staff records were not made available for monitoring. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. Upon arrival, I observed twenty-three children, ranging in age from two years to five years of age, present with one teacher in space 2B. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu posted on the parent board and in the office was dated for the month of January. There was not a menu available for the month of February. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 603 | 15A NCAC 18A .2824(a)&(b) |
| All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. The flooring in space 1 was in poor repair. There were pieces of flooring that were torn and pieces were missing. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The required fire drill was not documented for the month of January. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In space 1, hand sanitizer was not stored five feet from the floor and a large mirror hanging on the wall was cracked leaving sharp edges. In space 2B, the children's cubby doors were hanging and not secured to the shelf, causing a possible pinching hazard. In the outdoor environment the following hazards were observed; pickets on the ramp were not secured to the ramp, broken toys were observed, nails were exposed in various locations, lattice was broken and not secured to the ramp and deck, causing protrusion hazards, and a chair on the playground had a large crack in the seat causing a pinching hazard. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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. Electrical outlets and power strips that were not in use, did not have safety plugs in spaces, 1, 2A, and 2B. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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 2B, white out correction fluid was being stored on a desk accessible to children and a container of Clorox mist was not being stored in locked storage. In space 1, a cabinet container cleaning supplies was not locked as required. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Staff member Shelia Fruster has not provided a medical report prior to employment. The employment month was October 2024. Staff member D. Battle has not provided a medical report. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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 member Sheila Fruster has not provided a TB test or screening indicating they were free of active TB. The employment date was October 2024. D. Battle has not provided a TB test or screening indicating they were free of active TB. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Staff members E. Cooke, C. Hart, V. Rosenboro, and G. Carr-Battle has not completed an annual health questionnaire. The last health questionnaires were completed in 2022. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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 members E. Cooke, C. Hart, V. Rosenboro, and G. Carr-Battle have not been reviewed or updated the Emergency Information form since 2022. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. The required 16 hours of orientation was not completed for new staff member Sheila Fruster. Seven and 1/2 hours of orientation were completed within the first two weeks of employment; however, no further orientation was documented. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member S. Fruster has not completed the required training. The employment date was 10/8/24. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff member S. Fruster has not completed the required training. The employment date was 10/8/24. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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. There were six enrolled children that did not have written permission from a parent to be transported. The children have been transported to and from school daily since enrollment. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1127 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not have a list of the children being transported. Staff who were routinely transporting children did not have a list of of the children being transported. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1128 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(l) |
| For routine transport of children to and from the center, staff did not use the list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle. The staff member transporting children did not use a list to document attendance as children boarded and departed the vehicle used for transportation. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A medical exam was not provided for three children. One was enrolled in October and two were enrolled in December. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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. An immunization record was not available for two children. One child was enrolled in October and one was enrolled in December. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | 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. Staff member D. Battle has not complete the required training. The employment date was 2/25/24. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member D. Battle did not complete the required health and safety trainings within one year of employment. The employment date was 2/25/2024. | |||
| 2025-02-05 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Staff member V. Rosenboro and G. Carr-Battle did not complete the health and safety training topics within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. The previous health and safety trainings were completed in 2019. | |||
| 2024-10-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-10-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 301 | GS 110-91(7);.0713(a-d) |
| Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met. C. Hart stepped out of space 2A and stepped into space 2B, leaving five (5) children without a caregiver. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 325 | .1802 |
| Staff did not interact with children in positive ways by helping them feel welcome and comfortable, treating them with respect, listening to what they say, responding to them with acceptance and appreciation, and/or participating in activities with the children. The teachers in both spaces, 2A and 2B sat in chairs the duration of the observation, not interacting with the children while they were participating in free choice play. Staff member E. Cook was observed on her phone while children were playing. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 526 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) |
| Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menu was not posted for the month of October. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. Documentation of the monthly required drills was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. Hand sanitizer was stored in a filing cabinet that was less than five feet from the floor, in space 2B. Hand sanitizer was stored in a cabinet that was less than five feet from the floor, in space 2A. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | 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. Electrical outlets did not have safety plugs in a power strip in space 2A and in space 2B | |||
| 2024-10-01 | 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, PineGlo, Dawn dishwashing liquid, and disinfecting wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet. In space 2B, correction White-out, lysol wipes, and sanitizing wipes were not stored in locked storage. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 862 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. The Emergency Medical Care plan was not revised and reviewed with staff. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Staff member, C. Hart told a child two years of age, "I thought you were a big boy, you ain't no big boy" when the child was crying. While getting ready for nap time, staff member E. Cook told a child, "lay down and hush". | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. The TB screening, health questionnaire, emergency information, shaken baby acknowledgement, EPR review, and EMC review was not available for new staff member, Sheila Graham- Holmes. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation of the required orientation for S. Graham-Holmes was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | 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. Documentation of the required drills was not available for review. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | 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 member, S. Graham-Holmes did not have a separate medical file. The medical assessment was not maintained separate from the personnel file. | |||
| 2024-10-01 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. C. Hart completed the required Health and Safety trainings in 2019. The Health and Safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of the previous trainings. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-22 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. There was no documentation available for April 2024. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | 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 2B there was an electrical outlet power strip located underneath the TV that was accessible to children. One (1) of the electrical outlets on the power strip was missing an electrical protective cover. You, Ms. Carr-Battle, immediately covered it with a protective cover. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | 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. There was a can of Glade Aerosol Spray on the paper towel dispenser in the bathroom located in space 2A where children use this bathroom. The aerosol can was removed and thrown away in a trashcan located in the director’s office. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. There was no documentation available for review for April 2024. | |||
| 2024-05-22 | Violation | 1899 | .1103(b) |
| Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics. Ms. V. Rosenboro had a Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Maltreatment training certificate dated March 6, 2019; however, the training needed to renewed on or before March 11. 2024. Ms. C. Hart had a Recognizing and Responding to Maltreatment training certificate dated March 11, 2019; however, the training needed to renewed on or before March 11. 2024. | |||
| 2024-02-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
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