APPLES OF GOLD TOO

2026

1. Medium riskStandard 104/21/2026

   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. In Space 2B, the classroom is used as a lunchroom for Space #1. The one outlet on the wall and under the window was missing a plug. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk4/21/2026

   .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 the unlocked kitchen with the door opened, on the counter with the sink, was one bottle of Cerama Bryte Glass Ceramic Stovetop Cleaner. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High risk4/21/2026

   .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. In Space #1, the classroom used by children two years of age, I observed in the children’s cubbies were three plastic containers of Members Mark baby wipe containers and one container of Parent’s Choice baby wipe container. In the bathroom, where diaper changing of children occurs, one package of Members Mark baby wipes and one package of Parent’s Choice baby wipes were located on the middle and bottom shelf of the changing table. These disposable plastic baby wipe containers were accessible to children two years of age and had a written warning keep out of reach of young children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. High riskStandard 104/21/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) — Violation #1124

   Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Identifying information, such as photographs, for three school-age were not documented in their emergency information file used for transportation. This information was not available for review. One child was enrolled on July 15, 2025, and two children were enrolled on September 2, 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. High risk4/21/2026

   .1003(i)(j) — Violation #1125

   Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. One child enrolled on August 20, 2024, did not have available for review an updated travel authorization form. The previous travel authorization form expired on December 31, 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected