Little Leaders Learning Center

Copies of the required information for an additional caregiver was not on file in the home and/or made available for review.

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

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

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

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 Apr 8, 2026

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

Operator did not implement and follow the written safe sleep policy adopted to maintain a safe sleep environment.

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.

Corrected during the visit

The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule.

Corrected during the visit

Summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to each child's parent, guardian, or full-time custodian before the child was enrolled in the home and/or signed statement was not on file.

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

Operator did not complete the required number of on-going training hours as specified in rule.

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 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 Apr 8, 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.

The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026

Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage.

Corrected during the visit

Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete ITS-SIDS training prior to caring for infants.

The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 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 5, 2025

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

Corrected during the visit

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2025

Operator has not developed, adopted and complied with a written safe sleep policy.

The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2025

Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit

Record of monthly fire drills, giving the date, time of day and length of time to evacuate, and operator's signature, were not available.

The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2025

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2025

Items used for starting fires, such as matches, accelerants, and lighters, were not kept in locked storage.

Corrected during the visit

Operator did not successfully complete a CPR course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) CPR training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2025

Operator did not successfully complete a first aid course as referenced in Rule.1702(b)(2) First aid training was not renewed on or before the expiration of the certification.

The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2025

The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.

Corrected during the visit

Operator did not review the abusive head trauma and shaken baby syndrome policy with staff and/or the acknowledgement of the review did not contain required items or was not available for review.

Corrected during the visit

The operator and/or staff member did not take the required identifying information for each child participating in the off-premise activity as outlined in rule .1721(a )(3).

The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

Corrected during the visit

Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented. Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child's record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives.

The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025

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.

Corrected during the visit

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 Apr 14, 2025

Products that are labeled “keep out of reach of children” with an additional warning(s) on the label, were not kept in locked storage while children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care.

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

Corrected during the visit

The professional development plan was not maintained in the personnel file.

The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

The operator and/or staff member did not take the required identifying information for each child participating in the off-premise activity as outlined in rule .1721(a )(3).

The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

For off-premise activities occurring on regular basis, the standing permission for 12 months had expired.

The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

Infant feeding plans did not include the required information, including but not limited to the type and amount of milk, formula and food, and the frequency of feedings, and/or was not available for reference.

The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

Corrected during the visit

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 Apr 24, 2024

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 30 days.

The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

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.

The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule.

The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

Operator did not maintain a record of on-going training in which he/she has participated.

The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

Each child's hands were not washed before and after eating.

The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2024

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

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 Apr 24, 2024