MASON'S CHILD CARE CENTER

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 157/14/2026

   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. The walls in space #2 and space #5 had peeling paint, some damaged baseboards and a rusted HVAC grate in space #2. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

   G.S. 110-91(6) — Violation #721

   All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. Metal playground equipment was rusted and the yellow climber had a sheering hazard and exposed footings. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High risk7/14/2026

   .0604(a) — Violation #811

   Potentially hazardous items including but not limited to power tools, nails, chemicals, propane stoves, lawn mowers, gasoline, or kerosene were not stored in locked areas, removed from the premises, or made inaccessible to children. Metal strips with protruding nails were accessible to the children at the entrance/exit doors. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

   .0701(a) — Violation #1034

   All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk7/14/2026

   .0701(a) — Violation #1035

   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. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. High risk7/14/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044

   Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). M. Mason did not have a valid qualification letter on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High riskStandard 153/5/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2819(a) — Violation #402

   Each child's diapers were not changed at areas designated exclusively for diapering, on a surface that was smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable and of tight construction. The diaper pad was torn. The tear makes the pad no longer nonabsorbent. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium risk3/5/2026

   GS 110-91(12) — Violation #428

   A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 4 was dated for the last week in February. This was corrected during the visit by posting the new activity plan. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. Medium-High riskStandard 153/5/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2824(a) — Violation #603

   All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. There is a drain in the floor of the school age room that is broken and needs to be replaced. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
10. Medium riskStandard 103/5/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812

    Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. One outlet on the stage was not covered. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk3/5/2026

    .0605(i) — Violation #826

    Gates to the fenced outdoor play area did not remain closed while children occupied the area. The gates for the preschool and school age children do not latch. The gates must be fixed to latch appropriately. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected