BRANDY FERRELL'S CHILD CARE

2026

1. Medium risk5/21/2026

   .1719(a)(27) — Violation #716

   Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was an outlet not covered in the indoor play space. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. High risk5/21/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #930

   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 from the date of issuance). John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not requalified until May 7, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High risk5/21/2026

   .1703(a)(4) — Violation #1306

   Operator has not completed ITS-SIDS training every three years from the completion date of the previous ITS-SIDS training. The operator’s ITS-SIDS training expired on September 7, 2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High riskStandard 105/21/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1719 — Violation #1409

   Operator did not provide a physically safe and healthy indoor and outdoor environment that meets the developmental needs of the children in care. The easel in the outdoor space had rust on it. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk5/21/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1831

   A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. John Ferrell’s qualification letter expired on March 3, 2026, and was not on file until May 7, 2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium-High risk5/21/2026

   .1703(d)(2) — Violation #2023

   Operator and/or staff who work with children, did not complete health and safety training as part of on-going training so that every five years, all the topic areas were covered. The Recognizing & Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training was dated March 4, 2021. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected