Sprouts Early Learning Academy

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 Jun 25, 2026

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 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 25, 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

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

The state verified the correction on Jun 25, 2026

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

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

Corrected during the visit

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026

Emergency medical care information was not on file in the center on the child's first day of attendance and/or was not updated as changes occurred or at least annually for each child.

The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

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

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

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

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 Jul 7, 2025

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

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

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

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

Corrected during the visit

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

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

The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2025

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2025

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 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 Mar 15, 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 Mar 15, 2024

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.

The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2024

Gas tanks, gas, and/or charcoal grills, were not inaccessible or in a protective enclosure, making them accessible to children.

Corrected during the visit

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 Mar 15, 2024