KIDS EDUCATIONAL CENTER, INC.

2026

1. Medium-High riskStandard 154/27/2026

   15A NCAC 18A .2824(a) — Violation #603

   All floors and floor coverings were not constructed of nonabsorbent material and/or were not kept clean and in good repair. In space 6, on the outer wall, the heat/air duct work has come loose from the floor vent allowing us to see the ground and light from outside. This must be fixed immediately. This could lead to the classroom not being heated and cooled properly as well as insects, etc. coming up through the floor vent from under the facility. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium riskStandard 104/27/2026

   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. A total of five unused outlets were uncovered in space 3, 4, and 6. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium riskStandard 104/27/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) — Violation #856

   The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. 1. The top of one wood picket located on the deck leading to the infant/toddler playground was loose. 2. The following items were corrected during the visit: In space 4, 5, and 6 two staff handbags were not locked or at least out of reach of children, one pair of adult size scissors were sitting on the counter in space 4, in space 5 a stapler, a bag of staplers, small paperclips and thumb tacks were on a child size shelf. One blue rocking horse was cracked where the child sits. This was removed during the visit. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium risk4/27/2026

   .0605(q) — Violation #859

   Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The playground inspections for December 2025, January, February and March 2026 could not be located. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk4/27/2026

   .1103(a) — Violation #1052

   Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience. Five employees have not completed the required number of annual on-going training hours. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
6. High riskStandard 104/27/2026

   10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) — Violation #1123

   All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. The 1st bench seat located on the van used to transport children was torn and the foam was exposed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
7. Medium-High risk4/27/2026

   GS110-91(1) — Violation #1321

   Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. The bottom section of one child's medical report was not completed. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected