Sandbox Early Learning Center

Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent.

The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026

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

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

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

The state verified the correction on Jun 19, 2026

A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information.

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction.

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

Signed and dated statement by parent that discipline policy received and explained at enrollment was not in child's file.

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

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.

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit

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 Dec 15, 2025

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.

Corrected during the visit

A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center.

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. (omit posting for centers located in a residence).

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.

The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 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).

Corrected during the visit

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 Feb 13, 2025

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 Feb 13, 2025

Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.

Corrected during the visit

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.

The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

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

Corrected during the visit