The Beacon Child Development Center
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My daughter has been going here since the end of November of last yr the staff are very rude they make up things as the days go on she went from going to school m-f 7:30 to 430 to one hour being shaved off the past month so today I was short $15 the lady was calling my phone 30sec after dropping her off asking for a meeting I denied cause what are we having a meeting for only meeting they should have had was when that child was wandering in the streets an the police had to return the child an no staff had even known the child was missing not to mention before 330 even hit the kids are outside sitting on the curb smh my child is always dying or thirst as soon as she gets in my car an I feel like my child has been mistreated an spot terminated because they don’t really wanna be there ever since this new lady has taken over Karen she’s a true Karen I will also be contacting Human Resources of child development an the BBB when I have turned down other daycare services my child could have went to but this was closer to my house an wanting to support my community but never again imma make sure this place is closed down for good or atleast someone else can run it cause she is very unprofessional and I’ll show her hostile since she wanna lie
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Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-16 | 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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. One (1) emergency medication permission to administer medication form expired 6/13/2026. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 1232 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. One (1) annual staff evaluation was not completed for staff member hired 10/24/2022. Annual staff evaluation on file was dated 7/8/2025. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 1311 | .0802(c) |
| Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child. Child enrolled 2/17/2025 emergency information was not updated annually. Emergency information on file was dated 2/17/2025. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 1323 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(2) |
| Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child file was reviewed. Child enrolled 2/17/2025 immunizations were not received within thirty (30) days of enrollment. Immunizations on file were dated 3/27/2025. | |||
| 2026-07-16 | Violation | 1835 | .0801(b) |
| The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. One (1) medical action plan expired 6/19/2026. | |||
| 2026-06-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0626-018A |
| 2026-04-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-28 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet. Space #4 alcohol wipes were in the first aid kit. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-11-07 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Two (2) emergency medications and one (1) over the counter medication, permission to administer medication form did not have all the required information. The following information was missing, the beginning and ending date for medication authorization, route, and parent authorization. | |||
| 2025-11-07 | 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. Space #1 three (3) leftover medications were observed on-site. | |||
| 2025-05-28 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-05-28 | 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 emergency information was not reviewed and updated annually for staff member hired 6/9/2022, and 5/2/2022. The last completed emergency information form on file was dated 1/2/2024. | |||
| 2024-11-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-11-22 | 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. In space #3, one (1) emergency medication on site without permission to administer medication form | |||
| 2024-11-22 | Violation | 858 | .0604(q) |
| Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In space #3, I observed the cabinet under the diaper changer unlocked with plastics below five (5) feet accessible to children under three. While walking through the facility, I observed one (1) plastic wipe packaging on a table below five (5) feet in the hallway where the children walk by. | |||
| 2024-06-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-07 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. Space #3 a staff purse was accessible to children located on the counter top beside the sink as you enter the classroom on the right in a clear storage bucket. The staff member moved the bucket to the top of the cabinets. | |||
| 2023-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-04 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Activity plans in space # 2 and #4 were not dated. | |||
| 2023-12-04 | 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 #2, child IJ Destin permission to administer medication form expired on 11/16/2023. | |||
| 2023-12-04 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Emergency information for child CC enrolled on 11/15/2022 did not list a health care professional. The area was left blank on the Child’s Application for Enrollment. | |||
| 2023-06-26 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-26 | 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. Air Wick air fresheners were located in the classrooms accessible to children. In space #4, the Air Wick air freshener was located behind the trash can. In space # 1, the Air Wick air freshener was located in the outlet at the counter. The administrator moved the air fresheners to the office during the visit. | |||
| 2023-06-26 | 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. In space #2, a HP Hot/Cold laminator was located on the counter beside the sink. The administrator moved the laminator to the office during the visit. | |||
| 2023-02-03 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 714 | .0605(g) |
| Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches. In the outdoor space for the younger children at the right corner where the fence meets the building had an opening greater than three and half inches (3 ½) the opening measured five (5) inches. The gate where the children enter the playground walkway, the opening to the right of the gate that meets up to building was greater than three and half inches (3 ½), the opening measured four and half to seven and half inches (4 ½-7 ½). | |||
| 2022-12-13 | 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. Outdoor the fence enclosing the playground space for the older children and younger children measured forty-one (41) to forty-six (46) inches instead of the required forty-eight (48) inches in height or four (4) feet. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | 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 #2 and #3, plastic wipe packaging and soiled clothes stored in plastic bags were stored accessible in the children's cubbies. The staff member removed the items from the cubbies to store them inaccessible to the children. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Violation | 1329 | .0801(a)(1-7) |
| Application for enrollment did not include all required information. Child OC the health care questions regarding allergies and symptoms, unique behavior characteristics was not completed by the parent. | |||
| 2022-08-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-22 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-05-31 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-04-25 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-25 | Violation | 1810 | GS 110-105.6(a) |
| There was a substantiation of child maltreatment. The Division of Child Development and Early Education determined child maltreatment based the inappropriate supervision of a four-year-old child. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On April 20th, 2022, staff members were not aware a four-year-old child left the facility premises unsupervised. | |||
| 2022-04-25 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A staff members' failure to provide adequate supervision created an unsafe environment for a four-year-old child and placed the child at significant risk of harm. | |||
| 2022-01-11 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 1233 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(g) |
| Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. Per staff and training worksheets, seven (7) of the seven (7) employed staff's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 124 | G.S. 110-91(9); .0304(g); .2318 |
| The center did not maintain records as required in rule, and/or were not made available to the Division for review. Staff and training worksheets and children's records were incomplete, making staff record compliance unable to be determined. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 538 | 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) |
| Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination. Several baby bottles did not have a cover over the nipple to protect against contamination. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 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. Two (2) feeding plans did not have a parent signature as required. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 601 | 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) |
| Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer was not located in the refrigerator used to store infant feeding bottles in space #1. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 805 | .0604(t); .0302(d)(5) |
| Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. A fire drill was not practiced for the month of December 2021. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 828 | .0604 (m) |
| Air conditioning units were accessible or did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. One (1) air conditioning unit did not have a guard to keep objects from being thrown into the unit. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 832 | 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) |
| There was no written emergency medical care (EMC) plan. The EMC Plan was dated 2018 and did not contain current staff members. The center has been closed since March, 2020 as a result of the pandemic and re-opened December 1, 2021 with new staff. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 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. Space #1 and #2 had plastic bags stored unlocked under the changing table. Space #2 had plastic items accessible to children under three in various areas of the classroom. Small parts, such as paperclips were located in an unlocked drawer under five feet. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 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. Per staff and training worksheets, three (3)staff hired 11/29/21; one (1) staff hired 11/8/21; one (1) staff hired 12/1/21; and one (1) staff hired 1/21/22, 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. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 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. Per staff and training worksheets, on or before the first day of work, one (1) staff, hired 3/15/21, and one (1) staff hired 1/21/22 did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB prior to their first day of work. One staff hired 11/29/21 had a TB test screening that was older than 12 months as their initial proof of the absence of active TB. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 1034 | .0701(a) |
| All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Per staff and training worksheets, one (1) staff hired 3/15/21 did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement dated 11/19/20. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | 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. Per staff and training worksheets, seven (7) of the seven (7) employed staff did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 1041 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) |
| Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. Per the staff/training worksheet, staff's date of employment and review of the criminal record database, one (1) staff hired on 11/29/21, did not have a CBC qualification until 12/6/21. One (1)staff hired 11/8/21 did not have a CBC qualification until 11/23/21. One (1) staff hired 3/15/21 did not have a CBC qualification until 6/30/21. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Per staff and training worksheets, seven (7) of the seven (7) staff employed, did not receive at least sixteen (16) hours orientation within first six (6) weeks. | |||
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