Steps to Hope Academy

2026

1. Medium risk6/8/2026

   .0508(g)(2) — Violation #431

   The activity plan did not provide at least 4 different activities daily listed in GS 110-91(12): art/creative play; books; blocks; manipulatives; and family living and dramatic play, including one of which is outdoors if weather conditions permit. The activity plans throughout the facility did not provide at least 4 different activities daily. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk6/8/2026

   .0601(c) — Violation #705

   Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. Outdoor space #1 has multiple pieces of equipment with rust; cycles, drums, train, and xylophone. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk6/8/2026

   .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. One (1) staff hired on 4/28/26 only had four (4) hours of new staff orientation training within the first two weeks of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk6/8/2026

   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. Five (5) staff have not been assigned to the child care facility in the ABCMS provider portal. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected