CREATIVE MINDS CHILD CARE

2026

1. Medium-Low risk3/24/2026

   .1721(e)(6) — Violation #921

   Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children. No attendance records were available for review. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. High risk3/24/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #930

   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 from the date of issuance). The provider's qualification letter expired on 2/3/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High riskStandard 103/24/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1720(c)(5) — Violation #1404

   Medication remaining after the course of treatment is completed, after authorization is withdrawn. or after authorization has expired, was not returned to the parent/guardian. Any medication not retrieved by parent/guardian within 72 hours of completion of treatment, or withdrawal of authorization, was not discarded. A child's medication expired in September 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. High riskStandard 103/24/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1720(b)(4) — Violation #1406

   Authorization for up to 6 months to administer prescription or over-the-counter medication, when needed, for chronic medical conditions and for allergic reactions was not in writing and did not contain information required by rule 10 NCAC 09 .1720(c)(6)(A-I). The medical authorization form did not contain the valid dates of the authorization. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. High riskStandard 103/24/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1724(c) — Violation #1810

   Operator did not retain the safe sleep acknowledgement in the child's records as long as the child was enrolled. A newly enrolled infant was missing a signed safe sleep policy. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected