THE SANDBOX EARLY LEARNING CENTER, LLC.

2026

1. Medium riskStandard 106/16/2026

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

   A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. The cushions around the sandbox on the toddler playground were deteriorating and the internal stuffing was exposed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

   .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. A bottle of White Out was stored on top of the cubbies in Space 1 and was not locked. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High riskStandard 156/16/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) — Violation #841

   Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space 1, the Clotrimazole Betamethasone Dipropionate was not in locked storage container. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. High riskStandard 106/16/2026

   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 1, there was no medication authorization for Clotrimazole Betamethasone Dipropionate on file. In space 2, there was no medication authorization for a tube of Desitin and a tube of Aquaphor on file. In space 2, there was a medication authorization for Desitin, but A and D diaper cream was present. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

   .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, the Clotrimazole Betamethasone Dipropionate was not in the original prescription box. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

   .0802(d) — Violation #1317

   Authorization for emergency medical care information was not signed by child's parent. One (1) child’s file did not have authorization for emergency medical care signed by the parent. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected