LITTLE STEPPING STONES

2026

1. Medium risk6/25/2026

   GS 110-91(2) — Violation #410

   Each child did not have an opportunity to be outdoors daily, if weather conditions permitted. A teacher reported that in the classroom designated for one year old children did not go outside this week. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 156/25/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) — Violation #608

   Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. An infant's hands were not washed prior to a bottle feeding. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 106/25/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) — Violation #812

   Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. In two classrooms, electrical outlets were not covered with safety plugs. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium riskStandard 106/25/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(1) — Violation #875

   The center did not follow all procedures to prevent the spread of communicable diseases described in 15A NCAC 18A .2800. Following a confirmed case of norovirus and E. coli, fifty three (53) children and staff have been excluded from care or work due to symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium riskStandard 106/25/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0804(b)(2) — Violation #876

   The center did not separate from others those children who became ill or who were suspected of being ill with a communicable disease or condition that would exclude them from care. The facility does not have a designated area for children that become ill and/or are suspected of being ill with a communicable disease. The administrator stated that children that are sick children remain in their designated classrooms until the child(ren) can be picked up by a parent or guardian. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected