NEWTON HEAD START

2026

1. Medium-High risk4/16/2026

   .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. In Space 3, one bulk container of hand soap and three boxes of baking soda were stored below five feet under a handwashing sink in an unlocked cabinet. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 104/16/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032

   Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff member with a date of employment of 01/12/2026 had a staff medical assessment on file but the health assessment did not include a statement signed by a health care professional that indicated that the person is emotionally and physically fit to care for children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk4/16/2026

   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. One staff member currently employed by the facility with a date of employment of 01/12/2026 was not listed on the facility’s ABCMS staff roster. Therefore, DCDEE was not notified within five business days of employment when the new employee was hired. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected