The Nest Schools

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 107/7/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) — Violation #106

   Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The Fire Inspection conducted 2/12/2026 was submitted to the Division 6/17/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium risk7/7/2026

   .0902(a) — Violation #541

   The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center. In Space 1, a child enrolled had a feeding schedule on file not signed or dated by a parent. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 107/7/2026

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

   A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the preschool rear field play area, a board was missing along the fence line exposing rusty nails and several large holes were observed posing a tripping risk to children. On the play area serving two year old children, a stepping stone was accessible to children with a sharp edge. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk7/7/2026

   .0803(2)(a) — Violation #844

   Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. In Space 10, an Auvi-Q was not in the original container and a FARE form was on file dated 7/1/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium-High risk7/7/2026

   .0604(q) — Violation #858

   Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. In Space 1, plastic food service gloves were on a counter accessible to children. In Space 8, small wiggly eyes and die were on the counter in a teacher storage bin accessible to children. In Space 8, plastic containing pipe cleaners was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk7/7/2026

   .0606(g) — Violation #887

   Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In Space 1, on 6/26/2026, a caregiver documented a child under 12 months was initially placed on tummy at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk7/7/2026

   .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. One (1) employee hired 2/20/2026 and one (1) employee hired 1/5/2026 did not have a First Aid certificate on file from an approved organization. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium-High risk7/7/2026

   .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. One (1) employee hired 2/20/2026 did not have a CPR certificate on file from an approved organization. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. Medium-High risk7/7/2026

   GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321

   Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. One (1) child enrolled 9/7/2023 had a medical assessment on file dated 11/24/2023. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
10. Medium-High risk7/7/2026

    .0607(d)(10) — Violation #1823

    The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information. The ready to go file did not contain emergency contact information for staff. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
11. Medium risk7/7/2026

    .0605(k)(1 — Violation #1867

    The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. One the preschool and the two year old outdoor play areas, the resilient surfacing under stationary equipment play structures did not meet sufficient critical depth in the fall zones. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected