Creative Minds Child Care

An individual over the age of 15, who resides in a family child care home or a center located in a residence on a permanent or temporary basis, or those who had their 16th birthday after the initial licensing of a family child care home; did not complete and submit required forms within five business days.

The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

Prior to enrollment of children in a Family Child Care Home, and before animals come into the Family Child Care Home, the operator did not obtain each parent's signature on a form acknowledging the type of animal located on the premises and where the animal will be kept during child care operating hours and /or the signed form was not maintained in the child's file.

The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.

The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

Copy of each child's health assessment, including the operator's own preschool child(ren), was not on file within 30 days of enrollment.

The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2026

Operator did not retain the safe sleep acknowledgement in the child's records as long as the child was enrolled.

The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I).

The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded.

The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

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 from the date of issuance).

The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. No attendance records were available for review.

The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026

Signed and dated statement which attests that a copy of the discipline policy was given to and discussed with a parent/guardian of each child prior to enrollment was not on file in the home.

The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2025

Potentially hazardous items, including but not limited to, power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, and gasoline or kerosene, whether or not intended for use by children were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or otherwise inaccessible to children.

The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2025

The operator did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information is current.

The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2024

Written record of up-to-date pet vaccinations as required by NC law and local ordinances, including rabies vaccination for dogs and cats, was not available.

The state verified the correction on Oct 10, 2024

Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.

The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024

Items that are prohibited to be an infants sleep space, eg. pillows, wedges, blankets, toys, bumper pads, quilts, loose bedding, towels, and wash cloths were present in the crib with a sleeping infant.

Corrected during the visit

Safe sleep policy and poster about safe sleep practices was not posted in a prominent place in the infant sleeping room or area where parents and caregivers are able to view daily.

Corrected during the visit

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2024