Janice Smith’s Home Childcare

An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device.

“A two year old child was sleep in a car seat during the visit.”

Rule An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children’s special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child’s eating area.

“There was no evidence of this requirement.”

Rule Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area.. Corrected during the inspection.

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

“There were three missing outlet covers in the children’s play area.”

Rule Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.. Corrected during the inspection.

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

“There was a container of clorox wipes on the desk in the living room where children were sitting on the couch.”

Rule Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.

“Provider did not utilize a log .”

Rule Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“Children attendance was not recorded prior to the consultant’s visit.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Corrected during the inspection.

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

“Children information/emergency information was not placed in the file.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written schedule did not show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and/or include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest.

“There was no evidence of a schedule and cots were down and a child was sleeping during the visit.”

Rule The written schedule did not show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and/or include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 12, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

“The provider was watching the news when the consultant first arrived, children sat with books but watched the television.”

Rule When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.. Corrected during the inspection.

For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.

“The provider was not approved for transportation and there was no evidence of this information.”

Rule For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.. Corrected during the inspection.

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator’s own preschool children.

“Fire drill was don on April 3, 2026, there was no attendance taken on that day.”

Rule Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child’s parents or guardian to transport the child.

“The provider was not approved for transportation, therefore it was no form completed.”

Rule Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.. Corrected during the inspection.

The written plan of care did not specify how parents will be notified when children accompany the operator off-premises for routine tasks not specified on the written schedule.

“The provider was not approved for transportation, therefore it was not on the form.”

Rule The written plan of care did not specify how parents will be notified when children accompany the operator off-premises for routine tasks not specified 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 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written plan of care did not specify how the operator will maintain compliance with transportation requirements specified in Rule .1723 when children are transported.

“The provider was not approved for transportation, therefore it was not on the form.”

Rule The written plan of care did not specify how the operator will maintain compliance with transportation requirements specified in Rule .1723 when children are transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.

“No evidence of this requirement.”

Rule Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 19, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

“Provider’s Son did not have information on file, and was expired online.”

Rule A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children’s water supply every two years.

“Results were not kept on file in the home. Provider has not had her water tested.”

Rule Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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 from the date of issuance).

“Provider letter expired in July 2025.”

Rule 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 from the date of issuance).. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 1, 2025. 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.

“A bottle of glass cleaner was sitting on the bathroom counter near the soap dispenser.”

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.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“Plastic bags were accessible in the activity center room.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Corrected during the inspection.

Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.

“Application was on file but not signed by parents.”

Rule Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.. Corrected during the inspection.

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

“Lysol, air freshener, and disinfectant infectant spray were at in the sleep area, desk, bathroom, and kitchen.”

Rule Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

“There was no evidence of the m9st rece”

Rule Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.. Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.peovoder had her personal and other residence medications with I n children’s reach. (KIDS VITAMIN, pesto kids, cetrizine.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Electric fans were not mounted out of the reach of children or did not have a mesh guard on each fan. Fan was plalace in the formal living room on the floor where children were resting.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“Authorization to seek medical care in the parent’s absence was not available.omr child)JK), did not have the emergency authorization completed”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“While in the presence of children in care, the operator, additional caregiver, and/or substitutes did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements as outlined in the meal pattern guidelines. Skittles were on the television opened.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Corrected during the inspection.

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

“The last documented was on 2-2-24.”

Rule The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.. Corrected during the inspection.

Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

“There were no activity plan available for review. Provider stated she was still working on it with her son.”

Rule Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.

“There were three prescription medication and one cold and allergy medication in the living room where the children were sitting.”

Rule All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

“Plastic bags were in the living room where the children napped and in the front living room on the left of the room near the television. In the dramatic play area, there were several pretend food toys that were still in the plastic the was on it when it was purchased.”

Rule Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below)

“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. aerosol air fresheners were on the kitchen table, and in the living room. the kitchen table has additional cleaning supplies.”

Rule Rule violated (DCDEE’s description below). Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.

“There was no evidence of visually check available for review.”

Rule Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.