COUNTRYSIDE CARE

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 105/27/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) — Violation #807

   A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In outdoor space 1, the rubber coating was peeling causing a tripping hazard and exposing rust, the basketball goal had peeling paint and exposed rust, one corner of the white playhouse was coming apart, and the blue castle had sharp edges. In space 3, there was white out in a desk drawer. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. High riskStandard 105/27/2026

   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 3, there was not a medication authorization form on file for Sacrosidase. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

   .0803(2)(a) — Violation #844

   Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In space 1, there was albuterol with a prescription label adhered to it, but it was not in the original prescription box. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. High risk5/27/2026

   .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Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In space 1, there were two (2) tubes of expired Butt Paste with expiration dates of January and March 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk5/27/2026

   .1101(a) — Violation #1045

   New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A teacher who was rehired on January 12, 2026, orientation was not updated. A teacher hired on June 2, 2025, orientation was not fully completed or signed by the teacher and administrator. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

   .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 A teacher’s First Aid training expired in March 2026, and a current certificate was not on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk5/27/2026

   .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. A teacher’s CPR training expired in March 2026, and a current certificate was not on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium-Low risk5/27/2026

   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 Administrator did not notify the Division within five (5) of an employee that was hired on hired on January 12, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. Medium risk5/27/2026

   .0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874

   The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. A teacher hired on February 3, 2026, documentation of Shaken Baby Head Trauma Policy was dated February 11, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected