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Walsh Parkway Kindercare Learning Center
Fayetteville, NC
· Cumberland County
3480 WALSH PARKWAY,
Fayetteville, NC 28311
Quick Facts
Capacity
180 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Does not participate
State Rating
5
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Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
26002462
License Holder
KINDERCARE EDUCATION LLC
License Issued
Aug 5, 2024
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
WALSH PARKWAY KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER is a Five Star Center License in FAYETTEVILLE NC, with a maximum capacity of 180 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-01-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-11-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1125-092L |
| 2025-10-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-10-16 | 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. In Space #1, two unlabeled bottles were stored in the refrigerator. In Space #2, two bottles, not labeled with a date, were stored in the refrigerator. When this was brought to the teachers' attention, they immediately corrected the bottle labels. | |||
| 2025-10-16 | 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. The group from Space #7 did not wash their hands after outdoor play. This was corrected when the group washed their hands before lunch. | |||
| 2025-10-16 | 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 did not meet their required number of annual on-going training hours. | |||
| 2025-10-16 | Violation | 1321 | GS110-91(1) |
| Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. Three children did not have health assessments on file. | |||
| 2025-10-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0925-048L |
| 2025-09-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0925-048L |
| 2025-09-19 | Violation | 1424 | .2506(d)(1-3) |
| School-aged children were not adequately supervised. During interviews with staff, it was confirmed that two school-aged children were left alone in the outdoor learning environment for an unspecified amount of time on August 27, 2025. During today's visit, I observed staff actively supervising children in each space. | |||
| 2025-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-04-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-11 | 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. In Space #3, children did not have access to any books. In Space #5, children had access to six books in the library area. The administrator found some books in a storage cabinet, and placed them in Spaces #3 and #5. The administrator also ordered some additional books. | |||
| 2025-04-11 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In Space #3, a mop bucket, containing a mop and mop water, was stored in the bathroom. In Space #4, a broom and dustpan were stored in the bathroom. In Space #5, an easel and a toy shopping cart were stored in the bathroom. In Space #8, a toy shopping cart was stored in the bathroom. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, she immediately removed all of the items from the bathrooms. | |||
| 2025-04-11 | 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 #5, two large plastic bags, containing boxes of donuts, were stored on top of a cubby shelf, below five feet from the finished floor. When this was brought to the administrator's attention, she removed the plastic bags and donuts from the classroom. | |||
| 2025-03-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-02-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0125-153L |
| 2025-01-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0125-153L |
| 2025-01-21 | 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. In Space #3, sixteen (16) one-year-old children were observed in the classroom with two teachers. When an additional teacher arrived at 8:10am, five children were moved to Space #4. | |||
| 2025-01-21 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. While I put on a pair of shoe covers in the hallway, an infant from Space #1 crawled into the hallway alone. I picked the infant up and returned the child to one of the teachers in Space #1. Both teachers were unaware that the infant left the room. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-22 | 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). In Spaces #1 and #2, individual feeding plans were not posted for children under 15 months of age. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 604 | 15A NCAC 18A .2818(a) |
| Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage. In Space #5, an easel was observed being stored in the bathroom. When brought to her attention, the teacher removed the easel from the bathroom. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 815 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(f) |
| Electrical cords were accessible to infants and toddlers. A cord, running from the utility room and plugged into an outlet in Space #2, was observed accessible to children. When brought to her attention, the administrator made the cord inaccessible by taping it against the wall and out of the reach of children. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | 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 Space #1, a pack of wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" was stored on a counter, below five feet from the finished floor. When brought to the teacher's attention, she immediately moved the pack of wipes to a shelf, above five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space #1, documentation was not available for review of visual sleep checks since 10/16/2024. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-07-16 | 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. In Spaces #1 and #2, visual checks of sleeping infants were not documented for sleeping infants. The teachers documented the date, time, and sleep position on individual sleep charts when we brought it to their attention. | |||
| 2024-07-16 | 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. Three children who were listed on the transportation log sheet for a field trip that occurred on July 10, 2024, did not have identifying information, emergency contact information, or emergency medical care information in the transportation notebook that was provided for review. The administrator found the documents in child records and another transportation folder. The documents were placed in the transportation notebook. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-06 | 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 Spaces #1, #2, and #3, packets of wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" were stored on shelves, below five feet from the finished floor. The administrator had the staff remove the packets of wipes and place them in cabinets, above 5 feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | Violation | 1445 | .2510(c) |
| All group leaders were not at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma, and/or had not completed Basic School Age Care (BSAC) training. The staff member who was assigned to work with school aged children did not complete BSAC training. | |||
| 2024-06-06 | 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 member did not complete the required Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space #5, a current activity plan was not posted in the classroom. The teacher found and completed the activity plan, before posting it on the classroom's information board. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | Violation | 841 | 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) |
| Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In Space #8, diaper cream and diaper ointment were observed in an unlocked cabinet, below five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2024-05-01 | 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 Spaces #1, #2, #3, and #4, trash bags were observed with untied loose trash bags, with loose plastic around the trash cans. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0324-158L |
| 2024-03-18 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. There was no activity plan posted in Space #10 during the walk through of the facility. When prompted, the activity plan was printed and posted in Space #10. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | 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. Two staff did not have a current First Aid training on file for review. Certification expired 2/2024 | |||
| 2024-03-18 | 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. Two staff members did not a current CPR training on file for review. Their certification expired 2/2024 | |||
| 2024-03-18 | 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 two children, five-years-old, that were transported without written parental consent on 3/8/2024, did not have a photograph attached to the emergency information on file. When prompted, the administrator printed a photograph and attached it to the emergency information. Additionally, the administrator stated that their policies read only school-age children are allowed to be transported on their vehicles. | |||
| 2024-03-18 | 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. Two children, five-years-old, were transported on the center's vehicle without written permission from a parent on 3/8/2024. | |||
| 2024-03-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0224-252L |
| 2024-03-05 | 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 administrator did not schedule and obtain a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. The most recent fire inspection was completed on January 10, 2023. | |||
| 2023-11-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-02 | Violation | 533 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Breast 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. In Space #1, two prepared bottles of formula were not labeled with a date. | |||
| 2023-07-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-04-27 | 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. A fire inspection was conducted on 1/10/23. A copy of the fire inspection report was received during today's visit. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 496 | .0510(e)(6) |
| Each child under the age of 12 months was not given supervised tummy time positioned on his/her stomach while awake and alert each day. In Space #2, four alert infants were observed standing in their cribs crying. | |||
| 2023-04-27 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. A bottle of restroom cleaner was stored in an unlocked adult bathroom, on a shelf below five feet from the finished floor. | |||
| 2022-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-11-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. There was not a thermometer in the refrigerator used to store food and beverages for the children enrolled. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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. In Space #4, there were three aerosol cans of sunscreen in an unlocked cabinet, above 5 feet from the floor. In Space #8, there were two aerosol cans of airfreshener and there was one aerosol can of Sanitizing Spray. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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 report was not on file for T.E. prior to first day of employment. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed for Tabitha McEachern. | |||
| 2022-11-16 | 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 Tabitha McEachern. | |||
| 2022-06-28 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-05-04 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On April 11, 2022, staff members were not aware of a two-year-old child's whereabouts or activities when the child exited the classroom, went into another classroom, and out the exit door. Staff were aware the child was not with the group and were trying to locate the child but were not aware of the child's whereabouts or activities once the child left the classroom. | |||
| 2022-05-04 | 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 three years for the date of issuance). The qualification letter for one staff member was expired. | |||
| 2022-05-04 | 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. There was no valid qualification letter on file for one staff member. | |||
| 2022-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-02-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-01 | 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 last fire inspection was January 2021. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | Violation | 501 | 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a) |
| Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. Children were served veggie crackers and water for snack. Meal did not consist of two components as required. Menu stated cheese and crackers would be served with water. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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. Storage closet containing restroom cleaner was closed with the key stored in the lock. Diaper creams were stored on low unlocked cabinet in Space #8. Creams were relocated to a high shelf and key was stored on hook instead of the door knob. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 bag was accessible to one-year-old children in Space #4. Plastic bag was discarded from play area. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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. S.C. First Aid training expired 10/2021. K.C. training was by an unapproved agency. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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. S.C. CPR training expired 10/2021. K.C. training was by an unapproved agency. | |||
| 2022-02-01 | 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 J.D. (DOH 9/7/2021) did not have training documentation on file. | |||
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