Humpty Dumpty Academy I

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.

The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

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.

Corrected during the visit

A violation was found for which there is no item number. Hot water used for cleaning and sanitizing food utensils and laundry shall be provided at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius) at the point of use. Water in areas accessible to children shall be tempered between 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) and 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius). For hand wash lavatories used exclusively by school-age children, the 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius) minimum temperature requirement shall not apply. Hot water in an area accessible to any child, which is in excess of 120 degrees Fahrenheit (49 degrees Celsius), shall be considered a burn hazard. Child care centers serving only school-age children are not required to provide hot water in areas accessible to children. In the event of the loss of hot water, the person in charge shall immediately contact the local health department.15A NCAC 18A .2815 (e ). During the walk-through of the facility, no one was present inside the kitchen and the kitchen door was observed open and accessible to the children.

Corrected during the visit

Parent or guardian of child was not allowed access to the center during operating hours for the purpose of contacting the child or evaluating the caregiving space at the center and the care provided.

The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

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.

Corrected during the visit

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

Corrected during the visit

The staff/child ratio for the youngest child in the group was not maintained when children ages birth to five years were grouped together for the first and last operating hour of the day.

The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

Child was put in locked confinement.

Corrected during the visit

Children used space that was not approved.

Corrected during the visit

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

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).

The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of.

Corrected during the visit

All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing.

The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

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 state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

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.

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit

Baby bottles were not stored to protect from contamination.

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

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.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

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 state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

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.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

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.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

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.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

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.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair.

The state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024

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 state verified the correction on Apr 12, 2024