Joy Junction Christian Child Care

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

“In space #202, there was a purse located in the unlocked file cabinet, below five feet. This is a violation of a requirement in sanitation rule .2820(g).”

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

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

“In space #202, there was one tube of lip balm located on the side of the file cabinet. In space #202, there was one canister of Biopure Hand Sanitizer Wipes located on the side of the file cabinet, below five feet. In space #204, there were two tube of hand lotion located in the teacher desk. This is a violation of a requirement in sanitation rule .2820(c).”

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.

“On canister of mace was located on a key ring, hanging on the side of the file cabinet in space #202.”

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 were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On April 27, 2026, three staff were observed seated on outdoor space #2 and were not aware of children’s activities. One of the three staff had a cell phone in hand and appeared to be looking at it.”

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: May 26, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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.

“One Magic Eraser was stored in an unlocked drawer of space #208. One Magic Eraser was stored in a unlocked cabinet in space #211. One Magic Eraser was stored on an open shelf in space #213.”

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.

All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.

“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminating machine was stored in the bottom drawer of the filing cabinet in space #204.”

Rule All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“One plastic bin used to store materials had a broken corner, creating a sharp edge.”

Rule All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.. Corrected during the inspection.

Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child’s home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.

“In space space #201 two bottles were not labeled with the date they were received at the center.”

Rule Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In space #203, one bottle of Zyrtec was stored in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #207, one tube of Neosporin was stored in the first aid kit in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #216, one bottle of Equate Sunscreen was stored in the third drawer of the unlocked filing cabinet.”

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

Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child’s first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.

“Three of seventeen children’s recorders reviewed have documentation of the review of operational policies dated after the child’s date of enrollment.”

Rule Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes.. 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.

“One bottle of Poo-Pourii spray was stored in the unlocked drawer of the teacher desk in space #207.”

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.

All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.

“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. One personal size laminating machine was stored on the shelf, below five feet, in space #204.”

Rule All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“On 3/4/25 a child, two years of age, was left in the hallway unattended one minute, fifty seconds.”

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: Mar 13, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“In space #213, there was one tube of Desitin with an authorization that expired on 2/20/25. In space #216, the authorization for an Auvi Q injector expired on 1/23/25 and the authorization for an Albuterol Sulfate 90 mcg inhaler expired on 12/17/24.”

Rule A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 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.

“One canister of Zep Disinfectant wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet, above five feet, in space #204.”

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.

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. Verification of completion of First Aid training was not on file for staff employed on 7/22/24.”

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: Mar 6, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“There was one tube of prescription Nystatin and one tube of Desitin located in a child’s bookbag, hanging below five feet, in space #210.”

Rule Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 6, 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.

“Staff employed on 6/10/24 and 7/22/25 completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training beyond 90 of employment.”

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: Mar 6, 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.

“In space #21o, one canister of Febreze air freshener was stored in the cabinet that was secured with a child safety lock.”

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.

All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.

“Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. In space # 204 a laminator was stored, below five feet, on a shelf beside the teachers desk. In space #205, a laminator was stored in an unlocked cabinet, below five feet.”

Rule All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction.. Corrected during the inspection.

Child was handled roughly.

“A staff member grabbed a two-year old child by the right arm and dragged the child to a different location on the playground while the child was seated on their bottom.”

Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 13, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One tube of Parent’s Choice Diaper Rash Cream located in space #206, did not have a authorization form on file. One tube of Desitin Multi-purpose Ointment, located in space #211 had an authorization form on file that expired 2/8/24.”

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

A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

“One tube of Bourdeaux’s Butt Paste with an expiration date of 1/2024 was located in space #211.”

Rule A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.. 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.

A license was bought, sold, or transferred by one person or entity to another.

“A license was bought, sold, or transferred by one person or entity to another. Per the Secretary of State’s website, the provider formed an new nonprofit corporation on 7/19/23 without notifying the child care consultant.”

Rule A license was bought, sold, or transferred by one person or entity to another.. 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.

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.

“One can of Scentsy air freshener was located on top of drawers, below five feet, near the teacher desk of space #214.”

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 did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.

“Children did no wash their hands upon arrival in space #201. Children did not wash their hands following breakfast in space #210.”

Rule Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages.. 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.

Child was handled roughly.

“A staff member used their open hand and hit a child on the hand.”

Rule Child was handled roughly.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.