Pinewood Elementary Pre-Kindergarten Program

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 29, 2026

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 29, 2026

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 29, 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 29, 2026

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

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

The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

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 May 28, 2026

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 May 28, 2026

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.

The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 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

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

The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2026

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

The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

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.

The state verified the correction on Nov 7, 2025

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 May 14, 2025

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

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.

The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024

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

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024