J’s Play and Learn, LLC

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

“In space 1, an activity plan dated February 9-13, 2026, was posted.”

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

“An aerosol can of Lysol was stored in the bathroom.”

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.

Each child’s bed, cot, or 2” mat was not individually assigned and identified.

“In space 4, five (5) cribs and one (1) cot were not labeled with identifying information for the six (6) children present.”

Rule Each child's bed, cot, or 2" mat was not individually assigned and identified.. Corrected during the inspection.

Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.

“Written permission authorizing the caregiver to administer topical ointment for two (2) enrolled children was not on file.”

Rule Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 2, 2026. 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.

“Prescribed medication for enrolled child, I.I., was not stored in a locked storage.”

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

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

“In space 1, an activity plan dated December 8-12, 2025, was posted.”

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

When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.

“In Space 2, a caregiver was supervising two (2) one-year-old children and six (6) two-year-old children. Staff/child ratio for this age group is 1:6.”

Rule When combining age groups, the staff/child ratios for the youngest child in the group was not maintained for the entire group.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 16, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

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. A staff member with a hire date of July 21, 2025, did not complete certification in CPR within 90 days of employment.”

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: Dec 1, 2025. 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. A staff member with a hire date of July 21, 2025, did not complete certification in first aid within 90 days of employment.”

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: Dec 1, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“During today’s visit, two (2) three-year-old children were grouped with five (5) children between 12 and 24 months of age during outdoor play.”

Rule Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Dec 2, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.

“Daily records of arrival times for all eighteen (18) children present was not maintained as children arrived during the morning.”

Rule Daily records of arrival and departure times for children at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review.. Corrected during the inspection.

Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.

“In space 1 and 2, the daily attendance was not maintained.”

Rule Center did not maintain a record of daily attendance.. Corrected during the inspection.

Each employee’s personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.

“All staff members did not have a current annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan on file.”

Rule Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan.. Corrected during the inspection.

Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.

“Changes to the menu for all food components were not documented prior to lunch being served.”

Rule Food substitution was not of comparable food value or recorded on the menu prior to the meal or snack being served.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 14, 2025. Correction verified: by a letter from the provider.

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

“A staff member with a hire date of 1-18-23 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: Mar 14, 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 staff member with a hire date 1-18-23 did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days 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 14, 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 1, a can of Lysol, Clorox bleach cleaner, and Grease Lightening were stored in an unlocked closet.”

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.

Balloons were accessible to children.

“Helium balloons located at the front of the facility were accessible to children.”

Rule Balloons were accessible to children.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.

“A six-month-old infant and a two-year-old child were grouped together.”

Rule Children under one year of age were not kept separate from children two years and older.. Corrected during the inspection.

Children were not adequately supervised at all times.

“Three (3) children were left unsupervised in the classroom while the caregiver went to greet the consultant.”

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 12, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child’s developmental needs.

“A two-year-old was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner when she began to cry after breaking a toy. A caregiver could be heard telling the child to hush up and stop crying, because it would not have broken if you did not have it in your mouth. Hush before you will be standing somewhere by yourself which is not keeping with the child’s developmental needs.”

Rule Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.. Correction date, as North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) recorded it: Mar 12, 2025. Correction verified: at a follow-up visit by DCDEE.

Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.

“The posted menus were dated for February 2025.”

Rule Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook.. Corrected during the inspection.

Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.

“A group of four(4) two-year-old children were watching television.”

Rule Screen time was offered to children under three years of age.. Corrected during the inspection.

All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.

“A slide and bicycle located on the toddler’s playground were broken”

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

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

“The last documented monthly playground inspection was completed on June 5, 2024.”

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: Oct 4, 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.

“Plastic bags with children clothing were stored in cubbies located in the space designated for two-year-old children.”

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.