Saint John Community Child Care

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.

“In Space 5, an aerosol can of Lysol Disinfectant spray was stored on a shelf in the bathroom, out of reach of children, but was not locked.”

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.

Children used space that was not approved.

“Twelve (12) children were cared for in a space that had not been approved for use.”

Rule Children used space that was not approved.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Jun 15, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.

“In Space 5, two (2) tubes of Equate Kids 50 Sunscreen were stored in a child’s cubbie and were within reach of children. In Space 3, an aerosol can of Equate Kids 50 Sunscreen and an aerosol can of Off Insect Repellent were stored in a book bag that was out of reach but was not locked.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Corrected during the inspection.

A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child’s parent or authorized health professional.

“A medication permission form was not available for an AuviQ for a child in Space 1. A medical action plan was available. The staff had not administered the medication.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children’s records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.

“In one of three children’s files reviewed, a child’s medical report or health assessment was not available for a child enrolled on December 16, 2025”

Rule Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 11, 2026. 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.

“The prescription box was not available for an AuviQ used by a child in Space 1.”

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