The Learning Tools Center

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 child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file.

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

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

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.

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

Emergency information did not name childs health care professional.

Application did not include the names of individuals to whom the center may release the child, as authorized by the person who signs the application.

Application was not signed by the parent.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

Corrected during the visit

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

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.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid (FA) appropriate to the age of children in care.

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

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.

Corrected during the visit

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

Corrected during the visit

Administrator did not have NC Early Childhood Administration Credential or equivalent or was not enrolled as specified in GS 110-91(8).

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

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

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

Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

Corrected during the visit

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

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.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

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 Oct 23, 2025

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 Dec 2, 2025

The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s).

Corrected during the visit

Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.

The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised.

The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

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

Electric fans were not mounted out of reach or did not have a mesh guard to prevent access.

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.

Corrected during the visit

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

The state verified the correction on May 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 7, 2025

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

The center did not complete an EPR Plan within four months of completing the EPR in Child Care training and/or the Plan was not completed on a template provided by the Division.

The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

Corrected during the visit

Lavatories were not kept clean, in good repair and kept free of storage.

Corrected during the visit

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

Corrected during the visit

Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom.

Corrected during the visit

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

Corrected during the visit

Application for enrollment did not include all required information.

The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

Corrected during the visit

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

Special diet or food allergy information was not posted where they can be seen in food preparation and eating areas.

Corrected during the visit

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 Sep 6, 2024

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

Corrected during the visit

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

Corrected during the visit

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024