CYNTHIA'S GARDEN OF KNOWLEDGE

2026

1. Medium riskStandard 106/16/2026

   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. In space 1b, two electrical outlets did not have safety outlets when not being used. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
2. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

   .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. In space 1a, an aerosol can of air freshener was stored in an unlocked drawer, accessible to children. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
3. Medium risk6/16/2026

   .0606(g) — Violation #887

   Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. In space 1a, sleep checks were not consistently documented for all enrolled infants. One child did not have documented sleep checks for 4 days. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
4. Medium-High risk6/16/2026

   G.S. 110-91(9) — Violation #1327

   Accurate records were not maintained for all children. Two children did not have documentation of the discussion of the parent participation plan. One child did not have a parent signature on the application. One child did not have medical information on file. Two children did not have a medical exam on file. One child did not have immunization records o file. One child did not have all information required on the application, and four children did not have a signed and dated statement showing the Prevention of Shaken Baby policy was reviewed with them. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected
5. Medium risk6/16/2026

   .1102(g) — Violation #1897

   The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Two staff members did not have documentation showing the required training was completed. J. Blue's training was due by 12/16/25 and S. Manning's training was due by 7/2/2025. Source: NC DHHS DCDEE facility visit summary.

   Not corrected