Children’s World Learning Center

Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.

“One staff in classroom space #1 was observed caring for 15 children four to five years of age.”

Rule Minimum staff/child ratios and group sizes for the number and ages of children in care were not met.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Sep 24, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“In classroom space #3 children’s coats on top of a shelf were stored on top of one another. In classroom space #6 children’s blankets laying on over the ends cots that were stacked together, were touching. This is a violation of sanitation rule .2820(f).”

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

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

“In classroom space #9 the activity plan was dated August 11-15, 2025.”

Rule A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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.

“Two of seventeen children’s records reviewed did not have a valid medical report on file.”

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 verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“One staff hired on 2/23/24 did not complete the health and safety trainings within one year of employment.”

Rule Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.. 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 an unlocked cabinet in classroom space #6 there was a purse with Mace attached.”

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.

Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.

“In classroom space #10 there was a glass bottle of Vanilla Frappuccino stored in the cabinet.”

Rule Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“In outdoor space #3 the chains to the swings were rusted and there was hole with tree root in front of the metal playhouse creating a tripping hazard.”

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: Nov 27, 2023. 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.

“A jug of windshield wiper fluid was stored near the entry door on the minibus used to transport children.”

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 CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.

“Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. One staff hired on 8/26/2020 CPR training expired on October 31, 2023. A new CPR training was not on file.”

Rule All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Nov 27, 2023. 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. One staff hired on 8/26/2020 First Aid training expired on October 31, 2023. A new first aid training was not on file.”

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: Nov 27, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards.

“Tire threads on the front driver and passenger side of minibus #8 measured less than 2/32 of an inch.”

Rule All vehicles used to transport children were not 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 27, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.

“Staff hired on 9/6/23 and 11/6/23 did not have an Emergency information form on file on or before the first day of work.”

Rule Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.. 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 authorization form for Blue Lizard Sunscreen in space #1 expired on 7/1/2023.”

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.

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

“One staff hired on 9/6/23 did not have documentation of 16 hours of orientation of file.”

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

Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.

“One of seventeen children’s record reviewed discipline policy did not include the child’s date of enrollment.”

Rule Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement.. Corrected during the inspection.

Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.

“A smoking and tobacco restriction sign was not posted on in the minibus for transportation.”

Rule Signage was not posted regarding the smoking and tobacco restriction at the entrance of the center and/or in vehicles used to transport children.. Corrected during the inspection.

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

“One staff hired on 8/26/22 did not have documentation of completed health and safety trainings on file.”

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: Nov 27, 2023. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person’s file.

“Staff hired on 9/6/23 did not have documentation of review of the facilities Shaken baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy on file.”

Rule The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.. Corrected during the inspection.