THE LITTLE SCHOOL AT DUKE

2026

1. Medium risk4/16/2026

   .0605(j) — Violation #716

   All stationary equipment, more than 18 inches high, was not installed over protective surfacing. Additional surfacing was needed for the exit points of the slides, for the dome climbers, and the black tunnels. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 104/16/2026

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

   A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were trees roots on the back playground that were exposed and above ground. Both ends were underground, creating a tripping hazard for children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 104/16/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) — Violation #862

   The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. There was no documentation on file for staff, who began employment on 3/27/26 and 3/31/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk4/16/2026

   .1103(a) — Violation #1052

   Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. The information on the staff/training worksheet for today's visit reflected that several staff had not completed their required number of in-service training hours for the past year or two. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk4/16/2026

   .1101(a)(b) — Violation #1067

   Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. There was no documentation that two staff, who began employment on 3/30/26 and 3/27/26, had received the new staff orientation. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk4/16/2026

   .0607(f) — Violation #1825

   All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file for the staff who began employment on 3/27/26 and 3/31/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected