TENDER HEARTS CHILD CARE INC.

2026

1. Medium risk1/14/2026

   G.S. 110-91(6) — Violation #721

   All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A metal piece of siding was observed hanging at the corner of the building and under the path of travel for children to reach outdoors. The window screens were observed torn or separated from the frame in space #4. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium risk1/14/2026

   .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. One staff member did not complete the required number of hours by their date of hire (1/7). Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk1/14/2026

   .1005(b)(4) — Violation #1322

   A written statement from each child's parent giving standing permission which may be valid for up to twelve months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis was not available. One child did not have an annual statement for participation in off premises activities. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk1/14/2026

   .2802(d) — Violation #1794

   A Four- or Five- Star program serving four-year-old children was not implementing an approved curriculum. The curriculum guidebook was not presented nor was there visible signs of the approved a curriculum was implemented. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk1/14/2026

   .0605(k)(1 — Violation #1867

   The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. Approximately one inch of protective surfacing was monitored in the outdoor learning environment when six inches of mulch were required. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected