SPROUTS EARLY LEARNING ACADEMY

2026

1. Medium risk6/23/2026

   GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428

   A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. An activity plan was not posted in space #5. The activity plan posted in space #3 and #2 was dated for the week of June 15th. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 156/23/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) — Violation #533

   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. Space #1 had four (4) bottles not dated and space #8 had two (2) bottles not dated. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .0601(c) — Violation #705

   Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outdoor space 4, gate post had chipping paint and rust. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .2820(b) — Violation #840

   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. Space 9, one (1) aerosol can of Febreeze was inaccessible to children but unlocked in the restroom. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. High riskStandard 156/23/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841

   Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Two (2) bottles of Benadryl were stored inaccessible but not locked. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. High riskStandard 106/23/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a — Violation #842

   A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #4 the permission form for Desitin and Aquaphor was not available. In space #5 a permission form for an Epi-Pen was not available. In space #8 a permission form for an Epi-Pen was not available. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. High riskStandard 106/23/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847

   Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In space #4 the permission form did not indicate the name of the diaper ointment and the date the parent completed the permission form for Burt's Bee was missing. In space #2 the permission form did not indicate the name of the medication. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. High risk6/23/2026

   .0803(12) — Violation #849

   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. Space 4, one (1) diaper cream permission to administer medication form expired 2/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. Medium risk6/23/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805

   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 child care operator has not notified the Division of two (2) staff member that were hired at Sprouts Early Learning Academy. One (1) staff member was hired 5/4/2026 and one (1) staff member hired 2/18/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected