Castles Daycare Academy

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 107/15/2026

   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 program’s last approved Fire Inspection that was conducted utilizing the required DCDEE form was observed to have taken place on June 11, 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk7/15/2026

   .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. In Space One (1), the Two/Three-Year-Old classroom a container of disinfecting wipes labeled with the warning “Keep out of the Reach” was observed being stored in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium-High riskStandard 107/15/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) — Violation #1032

   Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. Personnel files and medical files were monitored for a new employee hired in June 2026 and a program substitute. It was observed that the new employee hired in June 2026 did not have a current medical assessment on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk7/15/2026

   .0701(a) — Violation #1033

   On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. Personnel files and medical files were monitored for a new employee hired in June 2026 and a program substitute. It was observed that the new employee hired in June 2026 did not have a current TB test/questionnaire on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk7/15/2026

   .0608(d)(1 — Violation #1874

   The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. Personnel files and medical files were monitored for a new employee hired in June 2026 and a program substitute. It was observed that the new employee hired in June 2026 did not have documentation of receiving/reviewing the program’s Shaken Baby policy on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk6/3/2026

   .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. In one (1) unlocked hallway bathroom a spray bottle of Odoban labeled with the warning “Keep out of the Reach” and accompanied with other warnings was observed being stored on shelf. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium risk6/3/2026

   .0605(q) — Violation #859

   Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. It was observed that the last documented monthly outdoor inspection on file had been conducted in April 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected