Day of Joy Child Care

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 provider, Alison Willoughby, did not have a certificate verifying completion of handling and storage of hazardous materials and appropriate disposal of bio-contaminants.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 30, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

“During the visit two (2) cans of cooking spray were observed on the kitchen counter. The kitchen was not blocked off preventing access. A container of hair mousse was stored in an unlocked bathroom cabinet underneath the sink.”

Rule Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Individual providing care during unplanned absences of the operator, such as medical emergencies, was not at least 21 years of age.

“The substitute provider present during today’s visit providing care to the children during the absence of the provider is 18 years of age.”

Rule Individual providing care during unplanned absences of the operator, such as medical emergencies, was not at least 21 years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training.

“Anyah W. has not completed this required training.”

Rule Individual who provides care for 5 hours or more a week, did not complete Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented.

“Each parent did not sign a statement acknowledging the receipt and explanation of the amendment. The operator did not retain the acknowledgment in the child’s record for as long as the child was enrolled in the home and a copy was not maintained on file for review by Division representatives. The written plan of care was not amended to include updated information.”

Rule Operator did not give written notice of the written plan of care amendment to parents of all children enrolled, at least 30 days before the change was implemented.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.

“The written plan of care did not provide names of individuals who provide care during the absence of the provider.”

Rule The written plan of care did not specify the names of individuals who will be responsible for the care of children when the operator attends to routine tasks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule.

“The written plan of care did not specify times for routine tasks.”

Rule The written plan of care did not specify times for completing routine tasks and did not include those times on the written schedule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.