THE GROWING YEARS - CLAYTON

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 104/22/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) — Violation #528

   Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served. Veggie straws were served instead of sliced carrots as the vegetable component for lunch. Veggie Straws are not nutritionally comparable to sliced carrots. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

   .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. Glade First Frost aerosol air freshener was stored in an unlocked cabinet in an unlock adult bathroom located between spaces 3 and 4. A can of aerosol shave cream was stored in a clear bin in an unlocked storage cabinet in the activity area. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High riskStandard 154/22/2026

   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. Desitin diaper cream was stored in an unlocked bottom cabinet in space 1. Alka-Seltzer tablets were stored in a clear bin in an unlocked storage cabinet in the activity area. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk4/22/2026

   .1102(g) — Violation #1897

   The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Verification of completion of the training within the required timeframes was not available for two staff members with hire dates of 5-5-26 and 2-7-22. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk4/22/2026

   .1102(a) — Violation #1898

   Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment. Verification of completion of the trainings within the required timeframe was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 2-4-22. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected