Discovering Our World Child Development Center LLC

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

“On the outdoor playground, I observed a broken container with sharp edges and small pieces that were broken off, a broken easel, and black plastic lining under the surfacing that was exposed in several areas. During the visit, the broken container with sharp edges and small pieces, and the easel was removed from the playground.”

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: Jun 1, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“On the playground accessed by children of all ages, plastic sprinkler spikes with greater than three sharp points were observed remaining on the playground following water play the day before. Also on the playground, one metal toy traffic sign was observed to be rusting.”

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

New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.

“The file for one staff member rehired on 9/21/2023 did not contain an updated and complete record of staff orientation.”

Rule New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.

“Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. The most recent fire inspection was conducted on 6/04/2024.”

Rule Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“A certificate for Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Abuse and Maltreatment was not observed on file for an employee rehired on 9/21/2023.”

Rule 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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 10, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The emergency contact information for one new staff member was not observed in the Ready to Go File.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“An activity plan was not observed to be posted for children of School Age in Space 3.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

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

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“A medical report was not observed on file for one new employee whose employment date was 12//04/2024.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 17, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.

“Upon entering Space 2, I observed seven (7) children, one to three years of age, being supervised by a staff member.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Corrected during the inspection.

Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.

“The file for one existing staff member did not contain a training certificate for Administration of Medication with standards for parental consent.”

Rule Health and safety training topics were not included as part of on-going training within five years of completing the previous health and safety training topics.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 17, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.

“The diaper creams for two children enrolled did not have a medication authorization form on file.”

Rule Questionable medication instructions from parents were followed without signed written dosage instructions received from physician or authorized health professional.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“The most recent shelter-in-place/ lockdown drill had not been completed 7/31/24.”

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: Dec 17, 2024. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“Upon arrival to Space 1, three (3) infants and four (4) children one year of age were observed in the classroom during nap time with one staff member.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“On the playground, the plastic handle of a toy was observed to be broken and sharp to the touch. A hole six inches long, four inches wide, and 3.5 inches deep was observed in the grass toward the back right side of the playground.”

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: Jul 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.

“In Space 3, two (2) children three years of age, eight (8) children four years of age, and one child of School Age were observed in the classroom with one staff member.”

Rule Enhanced staff/child ratios and group sizes were not met.. Corrected during the inspection.

Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

“A playground inspection for January, 2024 was unable to be located during the visit.”

Rule Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 10, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.

Rule Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jul 10, 2024. 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.

“The EPR Plan was last updated on 3/08/2023.”

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

“In Space 2, a diaper table with plastic bags stored underneath was observed to be unlatched. On the playground, one toy traffic cone was observed to be cracked and sharp to the touch in several places. Plastic weed block was observed emerging from the mulch surfacing in four different areas of the playground used by children under three years of age.”

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.

Rule A violation was found for which there is no item number.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“Three packages of Swiffer Floor wipes were observed in an unlocked desk drawer just inside the area designated for child care.”

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.

Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.

“A medical statement for one new employee who began work on 4/24/2023 was completed on 4/28/2023.”

Rule Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“An immunization record was not observed on file for one child enrolled. The parent of this child completed a written statement of religious beliefs and opposition to the immunization requirements, and it was placed on file during the visit.”

Rule Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Corrected during the inspection.

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.

“The topical prescription medication for one child enrolled in Space 1 was observed to have expired in 10/2023.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.

“The medical assessment for one child enrolled on 6/13/2022 was not completed until 8/19/2022.”

Rule Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.

“A signed receipt of the Parent Participation Plan was not on file for one child enrolled.”

Rule Parent participation plan was not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day of attendance and/or a copy was not given to them or posted in the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

“The certificate for Health and Safety training topic #2 Administration of medication, with standards for parental consent, was not observed on file for one existing employee.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“The Ready to Go file did not contain the application for one child enrolled and the staff contact information for one staff member.”

Rule The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and or the required information.. Corrected during the inspection.

The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child’s parent or health care professional.

“The medication action plan for one prescription inhaler for a child enrolled in Space 3 did not have the child’s diagnosis or diagnoses including dietary, environmental or allergies.”

Rule The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent 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: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The written feeding plan did not include the child’s name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.

“The feeding plan for one infant enrolled was not signed by a parent.”

Rule The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 29, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.