Johnston Elementary Head Start

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“Safety mesh was added to the part of the fence by the garden box to make up the height of the fence. The Mesh is not sturdy material to meet the purpose of the fence.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.

“One (1) side of the fence, where pots and pans were hung, was partially separated from the top bar. The separation extended approximately four (4) feet, with gaps ranging from one-third (1/3) of an inch to four (4) inches.”

Rule Openings in equipment, steps, decks, handrails, and fencing were not less than 3 1/2 inches or greater than 9 inches.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.

“The top of the fence, less than six feet, was not free from protrusions. One (1) side of the fence, where pots and pans were hung, was partially separated from the top bar and the portions of the fence measured between forty-four (44) and forty-five (45) inches in height.”

Rule Outdoor play area was not enclosed by fence with a minimum height of 4 feet.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 30, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.

“One (1) staff member did not wash hands upon returning from outside in space #2.”

Rule Staff did not wash their hands thoroughly before beginning work, before/after handling food, before bottle feeding or serving to other children, after toileting or handling body fluids, after diaper changing and after handling soiled items.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 25, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.

“J. Hankley’s date of employment is 12/16/24. The person’s emergency information form was data 12/17/24.”

Rule All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

“Upon arrival until 9:30 am, the children in space #1 engaged in dance activities. During the activity, the video of the dance was played on the tablet was visible to the children. The screen time log was not used by the staff member.”

Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18” apart or separated by partitions when in use.

“In space #1, two (2) cots were seventeen (17) inches apart in the center next to a large group area. In large group area, three (3) cots were places between eight (8) inches to thirteen (13) inches apart.”

Rule Bed, cribs, playpens, cots or mats were not placed at least 18" apart or separated by partitions when in use.. Corrected during the inspection.

Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.

“The twisted wires on the top of the fence adjacent to the road next to the trailer park is rusted.”

Rule Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.

“Approximately thirty (30) minutes of screen time was provided during the visit in space #2, and the screen time log was not found.”

Rule When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.