The Bunny Stop Preschool

The staff/child ratios for children, two years and older, during naptime were not maintained by having at least one person in each room, visually supervising all children and the total number of required staff on the premises within calling distance of each room occupied by children.

Corrected during the visit

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 Feb 20, 2026

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.

Corrected during the visit

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

Corrected during the visit

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

Corrected during the visit

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 Feb 25, 2026

A statement acknowledging the parental decision to opt out of the supplemental food provided by the center was not signed by the parent and/or maintained on file at the center.

The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

Corrected during the visit

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

The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

Each employee's personnel file did not contain a signed and dated statement that they received a job description and that they have received personnel and operational policies.

Corrected during the visit

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 Mar 4, 2026

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 Feb 20, 2026

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

Corrected during the visit

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.

The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2026

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 Feb 24, 2026

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. The medication authorization form for one child enrolled with an emergency medication was not observed on file for review.

The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

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.

Corrected during the visit

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

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

Corrected during the visit

Center staff did not comply with the safe sleep policy.

Corrected during the visit

Toxic plants were accessible to children.

Corrected during the visit

Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.

Corrected during the visit

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

Corrected during the visit

A copy of the Prevention of Shaken Baby and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not given to or explained to parents of newly enrolled children up to five years of age on or before the first day the child receives care at the center.

The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 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 Mar 3, 2025

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

Corrected during the visit

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

Corrected during the visit

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.

Corrected during the visit

Application was not signed by the parent.

Corrected during the visit

On-going training documentation did not include all applicable information: subject matter, topic area in G.S. 110-91(11), name of training provider, date training was provided, number of hours of training, and name of staff.

The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 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.

The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025

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 4, 2025

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.

Corrected during the visit

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet. The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions.

The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025

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

Corrected during the visit

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025

The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

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

Corrected during the visit

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

Corrected during the visit

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

Corrected during the visit

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

The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed.

The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 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

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

The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2024

Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.

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 Oct 2, 2024