CHILDCARE NETWORK #178A

2026

1. Medium-High risk7/17/2026

   .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. Laundry closed in space 2 was unlocked again during today’s visit and staff locked the closet during the visit. **REPEAT VIOLATION** Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 107/9/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) — Violation #856

   The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Outdoor, trash around the playground (ex. pieces of clear plastic cups, broken hula hoop, and other pieces of trash). Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk7/9/2026

   Violation #1902

   The professional development plan was not reviewed annually. Three (3) staff members professional development plan were not reviewed annually. .1104 Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk7/9/2026

   Violation #1901

   All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. Staff member hired 5/27/2025 did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment. .1104(1-5) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk7/9/2026

   .1102(a) — Violation #1898

   Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Staff member hired 5/27/2025 did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk7/9/2026

   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 five (5) staff members that were hired at Childcare Network #178A. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. High risk7/9/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757

   A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. M. Rinka hired 5/17/2021 criminal background check qualifying letter expired 4/28/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium riskStandard 107/9/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) — Violation #1232

   Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. Two (2) staff members personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. Medium risk7/9/2026

   .1103(a) — Violation #1052

   Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. One (1) staff member had not complete the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
10. Medium-High risk7/9/2026

    .0604(q) — Violation #858

    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. Space 1A, 1B, plastic wipe and diaper packaging on the counter below five (5) feet. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
11. Medium-High riskStandard 107/9/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106

    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 last fire inspection was approved on 6/16/2025. The Fire Marshall came by 7/6/2026 to complete the annual inspection. A completed report has not been received by the provider. Requested has to be submitted to the compliance portal in order for the Fire Marshall to complete the inspection. Ms. Newton stated that request will be submitted to the compliance portal by the end of the day today. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
12. High risk7/9/2026

    .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 1B, one (1) Comforts diaper cream expired 4/2026. Space 4, One (1) emergency medication permission to administer medication form expired 4/2026. Space 5, three (3) diaper creams expired (5/20/2026, 2/2026, and 7/2/2026). Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
13. High riskStandard 107/9/2026

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

    Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Space 1A, One (1) Remedy Zinc Oxide diaper cream was missing the specific dose to administer. The dose stated “as needed.” Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
14. High riskStandard 107/9/2026

    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. Space 1A, one (1) diaper cream was on-site without parent authorization. Space 4, one (1) emergency medication on-site without parent authorization. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
15. Medium-High risk7/9/2026

    .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 2, the laundry closet unlocked with four (4) laundry detergents and two (2) gallon size paint cans accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
16. Medium-High riskStandard 107/9/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) — Violation #528

    Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Menu substitutions were not updated prior to serving the lunch to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
17. Medium-High riskStandard 107/9/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0509(2) — Violation #434

    The materials and equipment indoors and outdoors were not sufficient to provide a variety of play experiences to promote the children's emotional and social development, health and physical development, approaches to play and learning, language and communication development, and cognitive development. Outdoors, one (1) group of children engaged in play with the mud kitchen but no accessories to go with the mud kitchen, tunnel, turning maze on the wall, metal jeep. No additional portable equipment was brought out for the children to engage in play. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
18. Medium risk7/9/2026

    GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428

    A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. Space 1A, 1B, 3, and 4 did not have a current activity plan posted. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
19. Medium riskStandard 107/9/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) — Violation #125

    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. Space 1A, One (1) child was not signed out on Wednesday, July 8th. Space 1B, Four (4) children were not signed out on Wednesday, July 8th. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected