Rainbow Educational Childcare Center
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-06-17 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for the school age/ summer camp classroom. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) One child under 15 months did not have a written feeding plan in the infant classroom. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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. Two closets that had aerosol dispensers in them were not locked. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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. Plastic bags were accessible to children under 3 years of age. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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. One child's sleep chart was available to review for May and June of 2026. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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. The bottle warmer in the infant classroom was being used in the diaper changing area instead of the food prep area. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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). S. Briggs and L. McNair, qualification letter expired in May 2026, both staff members did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Violation | 1441 | 10A NCAC 09 .2510(f) |
| An individual responsible for both administering the program and planning and ensuring the implementation of the daily activities did not meet requirements for an administrator and/or complete BSAC training. The director has not completed BSAC. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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. Three staff members did not have a valid qualification letter. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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 administrator has not completed the ABCMS MOODLE and linked all staff on the roster. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | 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 new staff member has not signed the acknowledgement of the shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma policy prior to providing care with children under 5 years of age. | |||
| 2026-06-17 | Violation | 1960 | .3208; .3209 |
| Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met. Enhanced staff/ratio was not met during outside play. 2 staff member were outside with 14 children, 2 of those children were one year of age. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted for the NC Pre-Classroom and the activity plan dates for the toddler rooms were not current. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. Bottles and cups sent from home were not dated and labeled for the appropriate child. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 540 | 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) |
| An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence) One child under 15 months did not have a written feeding schedule. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. Several feeding schedules did not have a parent signature or a teacher signature and the date the feeding schedule was received by the center. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 717 | .0605(l)(1-2) |
| Surfacing did not extend six (6) feet beyond the external limits of the equipment or 3 feet for equipment used only by children less than 2 years of age. Surfacing did not extend six feet beyond the external limits of the equipment. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. One electrical outlet that was not in use was not covered with a safety plug in the Toddler 2 room. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. Parts of the fence that enclose the play area are not enclosed by a fence that is at least 4 feet in height. Also there are some gaps in the fence that need to be closed. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser were not in a locked room or cabinet. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. Plastic bags were accessible to children under three years of age. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Caregivers did not consistently document visual checks every 15 minutes. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1043 | G.S. 110-91( 9) |
| All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. One staff member's file was not available. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter in place drill was done and or documented on 6/26/25. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1821 | .0607(d)(8) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the date of the last revision of the plan. The EPR plan hasn't been updated since 2017 and is in draft mode. It needs to be updated. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1865 | .0605(b) |
| The operator did not maintain the manufacturer's instructions on file electronically or in paper format for any outdoor play structures purchased or installed on or after September 1, 2017. During today's visit the provider could not provide the manufacturer's instructions on file for the outdoor equipment that has been recently installed. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on the critical height of the equipment. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | Violation | 1888 | .0703(b) |
| On or before the first day of work, the operator did not verify the age of the volunteer and/or substitute provider and/or documentation of date of birth was not maintained in the individual's personnel file. On or before the first day of work the director did not have a volunteer's information on file. | |||
| 2025-12-16 | 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. Distance learning was used to complete first aid and CPR training for several staff. | |||
| 2025-06-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-06-18 | 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. **June 2025 menus were not posted** | |||
| 2025-06-18 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. **Documentation for two months of fire drills was not available for review.** | |||
| 2025-06-18 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. **One staff member has a qualifying letter which expired February 2025. ** | |||
| 2025-06-18 | Violation | 1867 | .0605(k)(1-4) |
| The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. **The depth of surfacing is not sufficient for the equipment on the outdoor learning space used by children who are 3-5 years old. Mulch, or another approved surfacing material must be added to the areas surrounding the climber/slide equipment as well as beneath and surrounding a green doom-shaped climber.** | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 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. **Electrical sockets in a classroom with children who are three and a classroom with children who are school-age were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2025-01-08 | 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. **Two staff members employed for more than a year did not complete the required number of on-going trainings.** | |||
| 2025-01-08 | Violation | 1898 | .1102(a) |
| Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. **One staff member employed for more than one year did not complete Health and Safety trainings.** | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2024-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-26 | Violation | 1831 | .01102 (f) |
| At least one child care provider, who has completed ITS-SIDS training was not present in the infant room, while children were in care. The staff member caring for infants has not completed ITS-SIDS training. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 716 | .0605(j) |
| All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. On a multi-age playground the protective surfacing did not meet child care requirements. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | 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. Electrical outlets in a classroom with children who are three and four years old. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | 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. Aerosol spray cans and disinfectant wipes were observed in unlocked storage. This was corrected during the visit. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1115 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(c) |
| First aid kit and/or fire extinguisher was not located in vehicle; kit and/or extinguisher was not mounted or secured if in passenger area. The first-aid kit was not on the buses used to transport children. The fire extinguisher was observed not mounted. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name child's health care professional. Two children's files did not contain the name and phone number of the health care professional or hospital preference. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Two children's records did not contain a medical report. | |||
| 2024-01-18 | Violation | 1876 | .1803(a)(9) |
| A child was yelled at, shamed, humiliated, frightened, threatened or bullied. A staff member was observed yelling at a child for starting an activity before the teacher's instructions were complete. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 1023-196L |
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 451 | .0510(e)(4) |
| For children under three years of age, an open area that allows freedom of movement was not available, both indoors or outdoors. A child under three years of age was not allowed freedom of movement outdoors. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds,cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. All cots observed during today's visit did not have individual linen provided for each child. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1419 | .0601(b) |
| All commercially manufactured equipment and furnishings were not assembled and installed according to procedures specified by the manufacturer and/or the manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible, if available. Manufacturer's instructions were not kept on file or electronically accessible. The provider did download the instruction during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1864 | .0605(a) |
| Outdoor play equipment was not age and developmentally appropriate. Outdoor play equipment was not age appropriate for the toddlers. The equipment was ages 2-6 and children one year of age were playing on the equipment. | |||
| 2023-10-24 | Violation | 1915 | .1403(b)(1-5) |
| Aquatic activities were permitted in hot tubs, spas, saunas or steam rooms, portable wading pools, natural bodies of water, or other unfiltered non disinfected containments of water.Portable wading pools were permitted during water play the facility. | |||
| 2023-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0923-366L |
| 2023-10-05 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A safe indoor environment was not provided for the children due to a ceiling fan exhaust slightly hanging down in a bathroom that children use daily. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-28 | Violation | 853 | .0802(g)(1-6) |
| Incident logs were not completed and maintained as required. The provider did not maintain the incident log. | |||
| 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. Plastic bags were observed in the cubbies of children who are two years old. | |||
| 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. Two staff members, employed since February and March 2023, do not have documentation of completion of First Aid training. | |||
| 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 staff member, employed since March 2023, does not have documentation of completion of CPR training. | |||
| 2023-06-28 | 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 first quarter lockdown dill was not documented. | |||
| 2023-02-23 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-24 | 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 two year old was being cared for in a classroom of infants. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Materials in an afterschool classroom were not sufficient for the number of children enrolled. In the music center there was one drum and no other musical equipment. There was one item available for numbers and sequence and item for Alphabet. A science and nature center was not available in the classroom. Blocks and manipulatives areas were not available. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | 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. Materials labeled 2+ years old was observed in a classroom for children who are one year old. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. A teacher in a classroom with infants, toddlers and a two year old was providing screen time for the children. This is a repeat violation. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 721 | G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) |
| All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. There are two chairs with rips and tares, in a classroom used for toddlers. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | 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 observed in unlocked cabinets in the infant room, toddler room and the school-age classroom. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | 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 a classroom used by toddlers, plastic bags were observed in an unlocked cabinet and a drawer accessible to the children. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 1054 | 10A NCAC 09 .1106(a) |
| Documentation of staff's on-going training was not on file and/or was not current. Two staff members did not complete the required amount of on-going training based on education. | |||
| 2023-01-24 | Violation | 1871 | .0608(b) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with parents of currently enrolled children 0-5 within 30 days of adopting the policy. Documentation of provider parent review of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not available for DCDEE representative's review. | |||
| 2023-01-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-11 | 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. Toddlers were observed in an indoor gross motor activity with children who are three and four years old. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 107 | GS 110-91; GS 110-106 |
| The center did not comply with the permit restrictions. This facility did not comply with permit restrictions regarding maintaining enhanced ratios. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A pre-school age child was observed in the hallway alone and unsupervised. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 315 | .0713(a)(1) |
| When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group. Provider was using the cafeteria as a classroom and children Thirty-six(36) children ranging in age from infancy to 10 years old were observed being cared for in the same space. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 316 | 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(5) |
| Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older. The providers were observed using the cafeteria as classroom space, infants and toddlers were observed being cared for in the same space at the same time, with children who are two years old and to age ten years. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 411 | GS 110-91(2)(i) |
| Every child was not provided an appropriate time and place to rest. There was one crib observed in the space of care, were, two infants were present and in care. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Providers were using the cafeteria as a classroom for the children in care and there were no activity plans posted for any of the age groups in care. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 434 | 10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) |
| The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. The only materials and equipment observed in the space of care today is a TV screen and a few table top toys. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 465 | GS 110-91(12); .0510(a) |
| Four of the five activity area(s): art/creative play, children's books, blocks/block building, manipulatives, family living/dramatic play was not available daily. Based on statements from the Providers, the cafeteria has been utilized as a classroom due to being short-staffed. During the visit, limited activities were available daily. I did not observe any blocks, manipulatives, family living, or dramatic play materials available in the space used for learning and play this date. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 469 | .0510(a)(1) |
| Centers with a licensed capacity of 30 or more children did not have at least four activity areas available daily in the space occupied by a group of children. In the space used to care for children this date, the required activity areas were not available for use by the children. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 487 | .0510(e)(2) |
| For children under three years of age, materials were not made available to children on a daily basis. On this date the required amount of materials were not made available for the children in care in the space were they were being cared for. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 493 | .0511(b)(3) |
| Caregiver or team of caregivers were not assigned to each infant or toddler as primary caregiver. On this date there is an assigned infant, toddler, and Pre-K teacher present and caring for children who are ages zero to ten years old. Based on statements from the teachers present, the two's and group leader positions are currently vacant. Further, I did not observe any substitutes, or volunteers present today to fill those vacant slots. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 544 | .0510(f) |
| Screen time was offered to children under three years of age. All children were cared for in a space were a screen time was available and being viewed by children who are one to ten years old. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 611 | 15A NCAC 18A .2821(c) |
| All beds, cots, or mats with individual linen were not provided for each child. On this date there are two infants present with one crib, and one bouncy seat. One child who is two years old is observed sleeping in a high chair and not move to a space with a cot, mat or blanket to continue their nap. | |||
| 2023-01-05 | Violation | 1013 | 10A NCAC 09 .0714(c) |
| At least one person who meets qualifications for lead teacher was not responsible for each group for at least two-thirds of the total daily hours of operation. Based on the statement of a staff member, the teacher for the two's class resigned over a week ago and the group leader position is also currently vacant. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-20 | 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. The provider could not provide documentation of the review of this policy with one of the newest staff members prior to caring for children. | |||
| 2022-07-20 | 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 staff member has not completed this required training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2022-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-12 | Violation | 1860 | .0806(e) |
| Staff did not provide assistance to each child to ensure good hygiene. A staff member did not appropriately assist a child during toileting meeting with the child's developmental needs and to ensure good hygiene and to avoid | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. No activity plan was posted for the 3 year old classroom. | |||
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