KIDS 1st CHILDCARE ACADEMY

2026

1. Medium-High risk7/8/2026

   .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 staff member's (DOH: 9/29/25) CPR certification expired on 4/29/2026. One staff member (DOH: 7/30/25) did not complete certification in CPR within 90 days of hire. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-Low risk7/8/2026

   .0608(b)(1 — Violation #1908

   A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. One child (DOE: 1/10/2022) had the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed on 6/28/2026. The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy for a child (DOE: 9/22/2025) did not include the child's enrollment date. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk7/8/2026

   Violation #1901

   All administrators and staff did not complete a professional development plan within one year of employment, that included all the required information. A staff member (DOH: 1/5/2024) did not have a professional development plan on file. .1104(1-5) Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk7/8/2026

   .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. The staff member's signed Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy did not include the date it was signed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk7/8/2026

   .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. A staff member (DOH: 1/5/2024) last reviewed the center's EPR plan on 1/12/2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. Medium risk7/8/2026

   .0607(e) — Violation #1824

   The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. The EPR plan was last reviewed and updated on 7/22/2024. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium risk7/8/2026

   G.S. 110-90.2 — Violation #1805

   A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. Three staff members (DOH: 6/26/2026, 11/14/2023, and 6/29/2026) have not been reported to the Division utilizing the ABCMS provider portal. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
8. Medium risk7/8/2026

   .1804(b) — Violation #1325

   Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The signed discipline policy did not include the enrollment date for a child enrolled on 9/22/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

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

   .0802(c)(2) — Violation #1314

   Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Three children's emergency information (DOE: 11/11/19, 3/2/26, and 6/1/26) did not have a health care professional listed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
10. High risk7/8/2026

    .0713(a)(10) — Violation #319

    Staff/child ratios applicable to a classroom, were not posted in each classroom. The staff/child ratio was not posted in Space 6. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

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

    .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 staff member's (DOH: 9/29/25) First Aid certification expired on 4/29/2026. One staff member (DOH: 7/30/25) did not complete certification in First Aid within 90 days of hire. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
12. High risk7/8/2026

    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's (DOH: 6/26/2026) qualification letter expired on 2/5/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
13. High risk7/8/2026

    G.S. 110-90.2(b) — Violation #1041

    Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A staff member began employment on 6/29/2026 and had a Criminal Background Check completed on 7/1/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

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

    .0701(a) — Violation #1035

    Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. A staff member hired 5/18/2026 completed their Emergency Information Form on 7/6/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

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

    .0701(a) — Violation #1034

    All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A staff member (DOH: 1/5/2024) completed a health questionnaire on 12/24/2023 and updated it on 7/7/2026. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
16. Medium risk7/8/2026

    .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. A staff member hired 6/29/2026 did not have a TB test or screening on file. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
17. High riskStandard 107/8/2026

    10A NCAC 09 .0606(c) — Violation #893

    A copy of the safe sleep policy was not given to and/or explained to the parent of each child on or before the first day the infant attended the center. The signed safe sleep policy for two children (DOE: 9/22/25 and 5/18/26) did not include the date the infant first attended the center. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected
18. Medium-High riskStandard 157/8/2026

    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. The walls in Space 2, 3, and 4 have various areas of chipping paint. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

    Not corrected