EDU CARE LEARNING CENTER, INC.

2026

1. High riskStandard 107/14/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6 — Violation #847

   Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. A medication permission form for Albuterol was dated for twelve (12) months from May 4, 2026 - May 4, 2027, instead of six (6) months from May 4, 2026 - November 4, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk2/5/2026

   .0601(c) — Violation #705

   Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. In Space 1, the green window trim was chipping and peeling. On the deck, ramp, and railing leading to the playground from Building 1, numerous nails were protruding, creating tripping and protrusion hazards. The back right corner of the fence on playground 2 was missing the top rail and fence ties, compromising the integrity of the fence Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High risk2/5/2026

   .0803(12) — Violation #849

   Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. In Space 4, a 6-month medication permission form for Albuterol was dated 3/21/25 – 9/21/26 and was expired. The inhaler was not returned to the parent, and the medication permission form was not reauthorized. Staff stated that they had not administered the medication. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk2/5/2026

   .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 an outdoor inspection for December 2025 was not available. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. High risk2/5/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1044

   Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). A staff member whose qualify letter expired on September 9, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check until January 7, 2026. A staff member whose qualifying letter expired on November 23, 2025 did not complete a five-year criminal background check until January 31, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected