WESCARE CENTER FOR CHILDREN III

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 156/23/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) — Violation #620

   All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. Walls in space # 5b were observed with chipping paint. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .0604(t) — Violation #805

   Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete. The last fire drill was documented as being conducted on 12/12/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 106/23/2026

   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. An electrical outlet was observed in space #11 without a cover. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .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. During today's visit a door leading to the laundry room in the cafeteria area where children eat lunch was unlocked. The laundry room contains multiple containers of laundry detergent and cleaning items. An aerosol can of Olive Oil cooking spray was observed stored on a counter in the cafeteria area. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk6/23/2026

   .0605(q) — Violation #859

   Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Documentation of playground inspections being conducted was not available for the months of October, November, or December 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .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. During today's visit there was not valid certification on file showing that C. Rushing renewed First Aid. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk6/23/2026

   .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. During today's visit there was not valid certification on file showing that C. Rushing renewed CPR. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium risk6/23/2026

   .1101(a)(b) — Violation #1067

   Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Orientation was not completed within the first two weeks of employment with K. Johnson hired 5/29/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
9. Medium-Low risk6/23/2026

   .0604(u) — Violation #1811

   Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. The last shelter-in-place/lockdown drill was documented as being conducted on 12/12/25. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
10. Medium risk6/23/2026

    .0607(f) — Violation #1825

    All staff did not review the center's EPR Plan during orientation and/or on an annual basis with the trained staff. Documentation of the review was not maintained on file. New staff members as follows did not review the facility EPR Plan during orientation: K. Johnson hired 5/29/26; C. Thomas hired 6/8/26; S. Thompson hired 6/22/26. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected