BALLS CREEK ELEMENTARY PRE-SCHOOL

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 154/27/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) — Violation #620

   All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In space 402 the walls throughout the classroom had chipping paint. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

   .0601(c) — Violation #705

   Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In space 501 there was a stand-alone air conditioning unit accessible to children that could cause children’s fingers to potentially get caught in. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 104/27/2026

   10A NCAC 09.0802(a) — Violation #873

   Center staff did not follow the EMC plan. In space 402 the staff member with a hire date of 8/10/24 did not have documentation of reviewing the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan annually. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk4/27/2026

   G.S. 110-91( — Violation #1043

   All staff records, except financial records, were not made available for review. In space 402 one (1) substitute with a hire date of 10/16/24 did not have a substitute file available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

   .1102(c) — Violation #1048

   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. In space 402 the staff member with a hire date of 8/10/24 did not have documentation of completing First Aid training on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

   .1102(d) — Violation #1049

   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. In space 402 the staff member with a hire date of 8/10/24 did not have documentation of completing CPR training on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1757

   A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. In space 402 the staff member with a hire date of 8/10/24 did not have documentation of reviewing the Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Plan annually. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

   .0607(f) — Violation #1825

   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. In space 402 the staff member, with a hire date of 8/10/24, did not have documentation of reviewing the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Plan annually. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

   .0801(b) — Violation #1835

   The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. In space 402 one (1) Medical Action Plan (MAP) that was on file expired on 3/18/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
10. High risk4/27/2026

    .0803(6)(a — Violation #1882

    Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space 402 one (1) emergency medication had a medication permission to administer form that was completed in entirely. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk4/27/2026

    .1102(g) — Violation #1897

    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. In space 402 the staff member with a hire date of 8/10/24 did not have documentation of completing Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected