Children’s World Learning Center & Academy

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

“The top of the faucet was exposed in the gym bathroom.”

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

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

“In classroom space #12 a bottle of Cetirizine was stored above the sink in an unlocked cabinet.”

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

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

“Documentation of orientation reflected staff C. Rogers hired on 7/6/26 and C. Sirhal hired on 6/30/26 received 15.5 hours of orientation within the first 6 weeks.”

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: Aug 20, 2026. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“There were three holes in the ground in outdoor space #4 creating tripping hazards and one of the canopy panels was torn. The lining was exposed around the tree climber in outdoor space #3. In classroom space #10 the sink container in dramatic play kitchen was broken.”

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

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“A child was left unattended in classroom space #9.”

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: Apr 14, 2026. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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

“In classroom space #6 the activity plan posted was dated 8/18/2025-8/22/2025.”

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

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

“Staff hired on 10/28/23 and 8/2/24 did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.”

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: Sep 5, 2025. 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.

“In classroom space #8 there was a bottle of Baby Organics Sunscreen, a authorization form was not on file.”

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

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.

“Staff L. Wheeler hired on 9/12/24 had a medical statement on file dated 8/25/23.”

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: Oct 3, 2024. 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.

“Two of eighteen children did not have an immunization record on file within 30 days of enrollment.”

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.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.

“Staff J. Smith hired on 9/4/24 did not documentation of orientation on file for the first two weeks of employment.”

Rule Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“Five out of eighteen children’s records reviewed had a medical report on file that was not on file before or within 30 days of enrollment.”

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: Oct 3, 2024. 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.

“In classroom space #8 an Epi-Pen and Albuterol inhaler was stored in the emergency bag that was hanging below five feet.”

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

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. A fire inspection was on file dated 6/25/24, the previous inspections was completed on 6/21/23.”

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: Oct 3, 2024. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.

“In the courtyard there was a large flower pot with standing water, in classroom space #5 there was cobwebs in the door frame near the emergency bag, and standing water around the basketball goal in outdoor space #5.”

Rule The child care center premises, including the outdoor learning environment, was not clean, drained to minimize standing water, free of litter and hazards, and/or maintained in a manner which does not create conditions that attract or harbor pests.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Oct 3, 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.

“In classroom space #13 the permission form for an Epi Pen expired on 12/14/23.”

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.

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 classroom space #13 a bottle of hand sanitizer was stored on top of the counter below five feet. In classroom space #12 stored in the cabinet under the adult sink was a jar of Cerave Moisturizing cream.”

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.

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.

“A hanging file holder with plastic zip lock bags was on a wall below five feet in classroom space #4.”

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.. Corrected during the inspection.

The written feeding plan was not modified as the child’s needs changed.

“Two children under age one enrolled in classroom space #3 feeding plans were not updated to include table food.”

Rule The written feeding plan was not modified as the child's needs changed.. Corrected during the inspection.