A Child’s World Learning Center South

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“During the visit, I observed several landscaping stakes not flush with the landscaping timbers on the middle playground.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“During the visit, I observed a guinea pig housed in the classroom designated for school-age children. The guinea pig did not have vet records available for review. This is a violation of rule 15A NCAC 18A .2831.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) bottle of sunscreen that did not have a permission form in space 3A.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Aug 10, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have documentation of completing a First Aid training within ninety (90) days of hire.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 7, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.

“110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observe that one (1) employee was not reported to DCDEE using the ABCMS Provider Portal within five (5) business days.”

Rule A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“During the visit, I observe an unlocked cabinet in space 4B that contained cleaning supplies.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During the visit, I observed a lattice tunnel that was broken in several places on the playground designated for preschool aged children.”

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: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.

“During the visit, I observed four (4) diaper creams that were not returned to the parent after the authorization had expired in space 3A.”

Rule Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“During the visit, I observed one (1) bug spray that did not have a medication authorization form on file in space 2B.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 23, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“During the visit, nine (9) employees confirmed that they were aware of an incident that occurred on June 30th, 2025. It was reported that during naptime time, a one (1) year old child was in space TodB and was found to have a used cigarette butt in her mouth for an unknown amount of time.”

Rule Children were not adequately supervised at all times.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.

“During the visit, it was confirmed that on June 30th, 2025, a one (1) year old child in space TodB was found to have a used cigarette butt in her mouth.”

Rule The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 15, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“During the visit, I did not observe any safety concerns indoors. On the large playground, I observed several lifted and exposed landscaping border stakes.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Apr 24, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.

“During the visit, I observed an EPR plan that was dated for November 2023.”

Rule The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.. Corrected during the inspection.

A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.

“During the visit, I did not observe a current activity plan in spaces TodA and SA. A current activity plan was posted in space TodA during the visit but the SA activity plan could not be located.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“During the visit, I observed several broken pieces of plastic toys on the playground designated for school-age children.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

A violation was found for which there is no item number.

“During the visit, I observed a teacher helping multiple children in space TodA wash hands upon entry from outdoor play. Proper handwashing procedures were not followed. The water was turned off by the teacher using her hands rather than a paper towel. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2803 HANDWASHING.”

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“During the visit, I observed a first aid kit on one bus used to transport children containing antiseptic wipes and body fluid powder, not in locked storage. I observed a bottle of hands sanitizer stored in a cup holder of a bus used to transport children. I observed a staff back pack that had perfume stored in the side pocket hanging on a door not in locked storage in space SA.”

Rule 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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.

“During the visit, I observed a permission form for an epi-pen for an enrolled child that did not have a medical actin plan attached.”

Rule Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.

“During the visit, I observed a bus binder that did not include current permission to transport all children listed on the bus log.”

Rule Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member’s individual personnel file.

“During the visit, I observed two existing employee files that had health questionnaires and/or vaccine information stored in their personnel file and not in their separate medical file.”

Rule Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Emergency and identifying information, including the child’s name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.

“During the visit, I observed bus binders that did not include emergency identifying information for all children documented on the bus log.”

Rule Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During the visit, I observed a large playground structure on the playground designated for preschool children that had exposed rust and cracking plastic on the steps.”

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: Nov 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.

“During the visit, I observed some home living and block play materials in space TodB. I observed a shelf that was turned around and inaccessible to children with manipulative and music toys stored on the shelf.”

Rule For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule.. Corrected during the inspection.

Parent’s medication authorization did not include required information.

“During the visit, I observed a diaper cream form in space InfA and a diaper cream form in space TodA that did not include all the required information on the authorization form. I observed a Chapstick in space 3A that did not have a medication authorization form on file for review.”

Rule Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.

“During the visit, I observed one tube of Nystatin ointment not store in its original packaging.”

Rule Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 4, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“I observed a container of Vaseline in space 3B that did not have a medication authorization form.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: May 6, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.

“There were no safety concerns observed indoors. On the playgrounds for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children, I observed two trash cans with busted lids exposing sharp plastic pieces.”

Rule A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

“A shelter in place drill was documented on 06/13/2023. A shelter in place or lockdown drill was not recorded in the month of September.”

Rule Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 22, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.