GRAINGER-HILL HEAD START

2026

1. Medium riskStandard 156/17/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2) — Violation #601

   Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. A thermometer was not available to determine a temperature of 45 degrees or below. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High riskStandard 106/17/2026

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

   A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space G6 a closet which contained staff members purses was not locked and a fan was located on top of a shelf not 5 ft off the floor. In Space G4 a glass window is cracked. The kitchen door located in the modular was unlocked. On the 1 and 2 year old playground the underpinning was broken and damaged exposing shard edges. On the 2 and 3 year old playground the black surfacing borders were split causing pinching hazards. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 106/17/2026

   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. Power strips in Space G6 and G5 were missing safety plugs. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk6/17/2026

   .1102(c) — Violation #1048

   All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff members T. Brooks and H. Powell did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk6/17/2026

   .1102(d) — Violation #1049

   All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. Staff members T. Brooks and H. Powell did not complete the required training within 90 days of employment. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected