Memorial Baptist Preschool
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-08-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-18 | 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 fire inspection report for the inspection completed on July 16, 2026, was not submitted to the Division within one week. | |||
| 2026-08-18 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. A medical assessment was not on file for one employee hired on October 20, 2025. | |||
| 2026-08-18 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify current CPR training was complete for one employee. The first aid card on file expired March 19, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-18 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify current CPR training was complete for one employee. The CPR card on file expired March 19, 2026. | |||
| 2026-08-18 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1102(c-e); 10A NCAC 09 .1105(3) |
| Distance learning was used to complete First Aid, CPR and/or playground safety training. The CPR/First Aid training card on file for one staff member indicated the training was completed online and the staff member was eligible for skills session within in 90 days; however, there was no documentation to verify the skills session was completed. | |||
| 2026-07-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-17 | Violation | 444 | .1005(b)(5) |
| A schedule of off premise activities were not posted in each participating classroom to be viewed by parents and/or copy of the schedule was not given to parents. A schedule listing the field trip to the bowling was not posted in the participating classroom or in the center today. | |||
| 2026-07-17 | Violation | 481 | .1005(b)(6) |
| A list of all children participating in the off premise activity was not available at the center. A list with names for six school-age children participating in the field trip to the bowling alley was not left at the center today. | |||
| 2026-06-26 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-06-12 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-05-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-05-12 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation verifying completion of sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for four staff members. Repeated | |||
| 2026-05-12 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy was reviewed with three staff members. Repeated | |||
| 2026-05-12 | 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. A health assessment was not on file for one employee prior to employment on November 5, 2025. Repeated | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-22 | 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 recorded for eleven children between the dates of March 9, 2026, and April 17, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. Children did not wash their hand prior to eating snacks in Space #2. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A cracked basket and small toy car was observed in the storage house and on the toddler playground. The black barrier enclosing surfacing on the preschool play was cracked, exposing sharp edges and creating an opening for children’s fingers to become stuck. Bottles of hand sanitizer were stored in the unlocked drawer below five feet in the space for school-agers. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. Two electrical outlets not in use in Space #7 were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. One area in the middle of the fence located at the far back of the preschool playground measured 3’10 inches | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. A can of paint in an aerosol dispensed container was not observed in an unlock closet in the hallway. Also, a bottle of Ritz dye was observed in the same closet. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. An asthma inhaler kept on site for one preschool child was not in an original container. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB skin test was not on file for three employees. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. Emergency information was not on file for two employees. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Documentation verifying new staff orientation completed sixteen hours of orientation was not on file for six employees. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Documentation was not on file acknowledging the discipline policy was reviewed and received during enrollment. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee hired on February 23, 2026. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 1790 | .0901(d) |
| A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center. Nutrition Opt-out out forms were not on file for children who parents provided meals from home. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was not reviewed/update annually as required. The last date documented was January 6, 2025. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. Documentation verifying the center’s shaken baby syndrome and abusive head policy was reviewed with seven new employees was not on file. | |||
| 2026-04-22 | 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. A health assessment was not on file for two employees on or before working with children. | |||
| 2026-03-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-03-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0226-272L |
| 2026-03-17 | 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. Staff child ratio requirements were not maintained when two caregivers were observed providing care for twenty-four children ranging from age two (2) to five (5) years old on the playground. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe environment was not provided for school-age children released in the parking lot across the street from the facility, where traffic was actively moving. The children were also allowed to proceed across the street ahead of the group leader, requiring traffic to stop which posed a safety hazard. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | 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. A can of Glade air freshener and Lysol spray in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlocked cabinet in the girl’s bathroom used by school-age children. | |||
| 2026-03-17 | Violation | 1119 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(h) |
| Children were not loaded and unloaded in areas safe from traffic. School-age children were observed being unloaded in a parking lot with active traffic and limited traffic control and were required to cross the street where traffic was ongoing, to access the child care facility. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0226-272L |
| 2026-03-03 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. A nine (9) month old infant was grouped with children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #4. | |||
| 2026-03-03 | 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. Cans of air freshener and Lysol spray were observed in an unlocked cabinet and on a shelf in bathroom accessible to and used by children. | |||
| 2026-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-01-05 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. Records for two staff members was not completed and available for review | |||
| 2026-01-05 | Violation | 1044 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) |
| Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A criminal background check was not renewed for one employee on or before September 24, 2025. The criminal record check status was listed as expired in the ABCMS system. | |||
| 2026-01-05 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee. | |||
| 2026-01-05 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A valid qualification letter was not on file for one employee on or before September 24, 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-18 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1225-122L |
| 2025-12-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-09 | 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. Departure times were not documented for eighteen children between the dates of December 1, 2025,and December 5, 2025. | |||
| 2025-12-09 | 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. Cans of air fresheners in aerosol dispensed containers were observed in an unlock cabinet in Space #2 and an unlocked cabinet in a bathroom used by children. | |||
| 2025-12-09 | 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. Authorization forms were not on file for a tube of Destitin diaper cream and bottle of Genexa fever seducing syrup for one preschool child enrolled. | |||
| 2025-12-09 | 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). Criminal background checks were not renewed for one employee on or before September 3, 2025, and a second employee on by September 24, 2025. Both criminal record check statuses were expired. | |||
| 2025-12-09 | 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. Documentation was not on file to verify completion of first aid training for one employee. | |||
| 2025-12-09 | 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. Valid qualification letters were not on file for four employees currently working for the program. | |||
| 2025-09-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-07-30 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-07-30 | 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. Minimum staff/child ratio requirements were not met when one caregiver was observed providing care alone to seven children ranging from ages one (1) to two (2) years old in Space #1. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of summary of law. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 811 | .0604(a) |
| Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. There were a container of Johnson's baby cream oil lotion, dove aluminum free deodorant, and old spice swagger deodorant in space #4 in an unlocked cabinet. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A staff member hired on 1/28/25 has not completed the 16 hours of required orientation. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | 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 employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying First Aid certification was completed and is current. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | 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 employed on 1/28/25 and 3/28/22 did not have documentation on file verifying CPR certification was completed and is current. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 1324 | .1804(c) |
| Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file. Two (2) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include a signed discipline policy. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | 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. The director has not completed the Provider portal training. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement for smoking and tobacco restriction. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | 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. Two (2) out of three (3) staff files reviewed did not have a health questionnaire available for review. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. A staff employed on 1/28/25 has not completed the training within 90 days of employment. | |||
| 2025-05-15 | 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. Three (3) out of the nine (9) children’s files reviewed did not include signed acknowledgement of Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy. | |||
| 2024-10-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-03 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The door leading to the air conditioning unit was unlocked. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | 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 three(3) a bottle of Dawn dish detergent was on the counter by the sink. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 1851 | .0604(j) |
| The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | 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. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have this acknowledgement available for review. | |||
| 2024-06-03 | Violation | 1916 | .1403(i) |
| Written permission was not given by parent for child to participate in aquatic activity. Four(4) out of five(5) files reviewed did not have written permission available for review. | |||
| 2024-01-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-07-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-07-05 | 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. An employee hired on 12/29/22 did not have a medical report on file until 3/23/23. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One child enrolled on 10/4/21 did not have a medical exam on file until 12/1/21. | |||
| 2023-07-05 | 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. In 3(three) out of the 9(nine) children's records monitored an immunization record was not on file within 30 days of admission. | |||
| 2022-11-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-14 | 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 four(4) an Albuterol Sulfate 90 MCG inhaler expired on 5/2021. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. An employee purse was not stored above five feet in Space 5. This is a violation of Sanitation rule 15A NCAC 18A .2820 STORAGE (f) Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Mildew was observed on the stationary climbing structure in the outdoor play space and rust was observed on the swing links. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | 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. . A power stick at the entrance of the facility contained four open electrical outlets. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Three cans of Glad air freshener and a can of Vitale Hair Spray were stored in an unlocked lower cabinet in the women’s bathroom used by the school-aged children. An additional can of Glade air freshener was stored on the sink of the men’s bathroom used by the school-aged children. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | 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 1 (designated for children two-years-of-age) plastic bags used to store classroom materials were accessible. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 898 | .0604(e) |
| All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A portable laminator was stored in an unlocked cabinet below five feet in Space 2. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | 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. Negative TB results were not obtained prior to hiring three individuals. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. An individual hired on 6/20/22 had a qualification letter on file dated 6/24/22. | |||
| 2022-07-12 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two out of the six children's records monitored did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment. | |||
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