Kiddie Academy of Wilmington South Campus

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

Corrected during the visit

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

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

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

Corrected during the visit

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

Corrected during the visit

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.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.

The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2024

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 Nov 14, 2024

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.

Corrected during the visit