A Place to Grow-Three Rivers, Wingate

2026

1. Medium riskStandard 104/2/2026

   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. One (1) outlet was uncovered by the chick pen that was used for the incubator located under the water fountain. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk4/2/2026

   .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. A bag of food labeled DuMor for chicks was on the floor next to the pen. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. High riskStandard 154/2/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2831 — Violation #9995

   A violation was found for which there is no item number. Any rule from NC General Statues or Child Care Requirements or Sanitation. ANIMAL AND VERMIN CONTROL (a) Animals that are not contained in a cage or restrained on a leash, except those used in supervised activities or pet therapy programs, shall not be allowed in a child care center, including the outdoor learning environment. When animals are on the child care center premises, copies of each animal's vaccination records shall be available for review upon request during a sanitation inspection of the child care center. Any animals kept at the child care center as pets shall be examined by a veterinarian to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Turtles, iguanas, frogs, salamanders, and other reptiles or amphibians shall not be kept as pets on the child care center premises. Animals shall not be allowed in or kept at the entrances to food preparation areas. Animal cages shall be kept clean and animal waste materials shall be bagged, sealed, and immediately disposed of in the child care center's exterior garbage area in a covered container. Animals belonging to child care center owners, employees, volunteers, visitors, and children shall not be allowed in child care centers or on the premises unless the requirements set forth in this Paragraph are met. Six (6) hatched chicks on the child care premises did not have vet documentation on file to determine that they are free from pests and pathogens that could adversely affect human health. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected