A Child'S Journey

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S JOURNEY Facility ID: 76000505 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2026 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/19/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today a routine unannounced visit was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/23/25. Currently this program operates with a GS 110 Notice of Compliance issued 2/22/22. The status of the corporation is current/active. The center director, Kathryn Davis, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 3/12/26 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 3 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/20/26. Children were observed playing outside, resting, and routine care activities. The facility does not provide transportation. The file for one new staff member was reviewed. A partial assessment of applicable childcare rules was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 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. The last fire inspection was completed 3/4/25. The new one was received 3/20/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1032 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. New staff member E. West began employment 1/6/26. The medical statement was dated 1/28/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB test was not on file for E. West. .0701(a) 1048 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. The First Aid for E. West was due by 4/6/26 and was not on file. .1102(c) 1049 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. The CPR for E. West was due by 4/6/26 and was not on file. .1102(d) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Davis. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 6/2/26. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION The medical statement, TB test, and criminal background letter for new hires must be received prior to the first day of employment. When a new staff member is hired, their criminal background letter must be linked to your ABCMS portal within five business days. Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S JOURNEY Facility ID: 76000505 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/19/2026 Number Present: 32 Completed Date: 5/19/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 80 Time In: 11:20 AM Time Out: 12:40 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today a routine unannounced visit was conducted. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on 10/23/25. Currently this program operates with a GS 110 Notice of Compliance issued 2/22/22. The status of the corporation is current/active. The center director, Kathryn Davis, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 3/12/26 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 3 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/20/26. Children were observed playing outside, resting, and routine care activities. The facility does not provide transportation. The file for one new staff member was reviewed. A partial assessment of applicable childcare rules was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 106 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. The last fire inspection was completed 3/4/25. The new one was received 3/20/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 1032 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. New staff member E. West began employment 1/6/26. The medical statement was dated 1/28/26. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A TB test was not on file for E. West. .0701(a) 1048 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. The First Aid for E. West was due by 4/6/26 and was not on file. .1102(c) 1049 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. The CPR for E. West was due by 4/6/26 and was not on file. .1102(d) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Davis. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 6/2/26. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION The medical statement, TB test, and criminal background letter for new hires must be received prior to the first day of employment. When a new staff member is hired, their criminal background letter must be linked to your ABCMS portal within five business days. Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0701 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S JOURNEY Facility ID: 76000505 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used today to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/5/24. Currently this program operates with a GS 110 Notice of Compliance issued 2/22/22. The status of the corporation is current/active. The center director, Kathryn Smith, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 10/15/25 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 9 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/4/25. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, and routine care activities. The facility does not provide transportation. A full assessment of applicable childcare rules was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 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. A valid medical statement was not on file for J. Bennett. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A valid TB test was not on file for J. Bennett. .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The letter for J. Rollins is dated 12/17/24. The previous letter expired 10/28/24. The letter for K Smith is dated 12/11/24. The previous letter expired 12/5/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The training for J. Bennett expired 11/8/24. .1102(f) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch around the swings on the playground for preschool children did not extend the full fall zone. The depth of the mulch around the structures was not at least six inches deep. .0605(k)(1-4) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Smith. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 11/6/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION We discussed the annual review of the center’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. The website is https://rmp.nc.gov. You may contact Amia Eaton at 919-814-6365. Once you call for assistance, explain that you are the director and you are trying to access the center’s EPR plan. You will explain that you do not have the NCID the plan was created under and need to locate the plan. Once you access the plan, you will make any updates required and resave. We reviewed the procedures for recording an incident. The DCDEE incident report must be completed for any type of accident or injury. This includes insect bites, human bites, scratches, bumps, falls, etc. Only injuries requiring additional medical care must be sent to me within seven days. If as a GS110 you plan to accept subsidized children, you and your staff will be required to have current health and safety trainings and maintain those for as long as you receive subsidy. We attempted to access your MOODLE account today. You received and error message stating the account was suspended. Please contact support at 800-722-3946 to correct this. Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S JOURNEY Facility ID: 76000505 Consultant: LORI RIERSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/23/2025 Number Present: 39 Completed Date: 10/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 165 Time In: 10:15 AM Time Out: 01:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Today an unannounced annual compliance visit was conducted. A checklist was used today to note the childcare requirements monitored today, and a copy was left with you. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 11/5/24. Currently this program operates with a GS 110 Notice of Compliance issued 2/22/22. The status of the corporation is current/active. The center director, Kathryn Smith, assisted me today. I conducted an assisted walk-through of the center. The last sanitation inspection was completed 10/15/25 with a ‘Superior’ classification and 9 demerits. The last fire inspection was conducted on 3/4/25. Children were observed playing in activity areas, playing outside, and routine care activities. The facility does not provide transportation. A full assessment of applicable childcare rules was conducted today. The following violation(s) were documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 1032 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. A valid medical statement was not on file for J. Bennett. 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) 1033 On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A valid TB test was not on file for J. Bennett. .0701(a) 1044 Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance). The letter for J. Rollins is dated 12/17/24. The previous letter expired 10/28/24. The letter for K Smith is dated 12/11/24. The previous letter expired 12/5/24. G.S. 110-90.2(b) & .2703(n)&(o) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The training for J. Bennett expired 11/8/24. .1102(f) 1867 The depth of the loose surfacing was not based on critical height of the equipment. The mulch around the swings on the playground for preschool children did not extend the full fall zone. The depth of the mulch around the structures was not at least six inches deep. .0605(k)(1-4) You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all childcare requirements. Each violation cited was discussed with Ms. Smith. The violation(s) documented above must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be received on or before 11/6/25. The letter must include the following: *Facility Name and ID number *List of each violation number *How each violation was corrected All items must be included, or the corrective action letter will be returned for corrections. CONSULTATION We discussed the annual review of the center’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. The website is https://rmp.nc.gov. You may contact Amia Eaton at 919-814-6365. Once you call for assistance, explain that you are the director and you are trying to access the center’s EPR plan. You will explain that you do not have the NCID the plan was created under and need to locate the plan. Once you access the plan, you will make any updates required and resave. We reviewed the procedures for recording an incident. The DCDEE incident report must be completed for any type of accident or injury. This includes insect bites, human bites, scratches, bumps, falls, etc. Only injuries requiring additional medical care must be sent to me within seven days. If as a GS110 you plan to accept subsidized children, you and your staff will be required to have current health and safety trainings and maintain those for as long as you receive subsidy. We attempted to access your MOODLE account today. You received and error message stating the account was suspended. Please contact support at 800-722-3946 to correct this. Documents and forms for DCDEE licensure can be found at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Provider-Documents-and-Forms. AGENCY NEWS AND UPDATES: Please refer to the Division of Child Development and Early Education website, http://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov for additional information regarding: *’What’s New’ tab If you have and questions or concerns, please call me at 336-816-4826, or email lori.rierson@dhhs.nc.gov. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S JOURNEY Facility ID: 76000505 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/5/2024 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 11/5/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center during an unannounced annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the Administrator, Kathryn Smith, she assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the classroom space, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The infants were observed interacting with the teachers. The older children were observed participating in free play on the outdoor learning environment and in their classrooms. The children in the classroom for 3 to 5 years olds were observed painting. . The last annual compliance visit was conducted December 18, 2023. The center is operating under a Notice of Compliance that was issued February 22, 2022. Permit restrictions were in compliance The last sanitation inspection was conducted February 27, 2024 the center received a Superior rating. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. The last fire inspection was conducted February 14, 2024. New staff files and 5 children’s files were monitored. The center does not provide transportation. Your compliance history is 83%, this may change following today’s visit. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. The following violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Parental authorizations for sunscreen and bug repellent had expired permissions. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) The above violations must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than November 18, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. The following information must be included in your signed and dated compliance letter: • the name of your center • facility ID number • date • title of the person who signs the letter • each violation number(s) • describes accurately and in detail how and when you corrected each violation and your plan to keep each item in compliance. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by November 18, 2024 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the violations have not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance The Administrator and I discussed procedures for conducting fire drills, the actual fire alarm should be used when conducting a drill. We also discussed the safe procedures for drop off and pickup. The center uses Procare for track sign in and out and parents sign in at a kiosk near the entrance. We talked briefly about the church’s plan to build a new child care center. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0601 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S JOURNEY Facility ID: 76000505 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 6/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for applicable child care requirements. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance that was issued on February 22, 2022. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 18, 2023. The Director was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms. Some of the children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of biscuits, sausage, blueberries and milk. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 27, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted February 14, 2024. There are no new staff. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted. I observed the following violations. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. All children under 15 months of age did not have a feeding plan on file and the plans were not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for toddlers, there is a concrete area that has exposed raised edges that were not covered to prevent injuries. There is a gap at the bottom of the fence that is wide enough in one area for a child to climb under the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several topical medications such as diaper creams did not have completed parental authorizations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 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. Three staff did not have current First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 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. Three staff did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than June 25, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. Please e-mail the letter to me at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance A fire drill should be conducted right before nap time or directly after nap time at least once time per year. Children under 15 months of age are required to have a feeding plan that is updated as the feeding needs change, the plan must be posted in the classroom. On medication forms for topical medications such as diaper creams, parents need to be specific about when the medication should be used. As needed should not be used and what the parent specifies on the form must be followed. On the playground, monthly checks are required however during the warmer months a daily check should be done as best practice to check for spiders, bees, snakes and other small animals. On the playground for toddlers, the carpet covering the concrete needs to be moved over to cover the edges of the concrete. There is a gap at the bottom of the fence that is wide enough in one area for a child to climb under the fence. This needs to be covered up to close the gap. If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at 336-580-5417 or at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0902 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S JOURNEY Facility ID: 76000505 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 6/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for applicable child care requirements. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance that was issued on February 22, 2022. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 18, 2023. The Director was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms. Some of the children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of biscuits, sausage, blueberries and milk. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 27, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted February 14, 2024. There are no new staff. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted. I observed the following violations. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. All children under 15 months of age did not have a feeding plan on file and the plans were not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for toddlers, there is a concrete area that has exposed raised edges that were not covered to prevent injuries. There is a gap at the bottom of the fence that is wide enough in one area for a child to climb under the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several topical medications such as diaper creams did not have completed parental authorizations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 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. Three staff did not have current First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 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. Three staff did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than June 25, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. Please e-mail the letter to me at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance A fire drill should be conducted right before nap time or directly after nap time at least once time per year. Children under 15 months of age are required to have a feeding plan that is updated as the feeding needs change, the plan must be posted in the classroom. On medication forms for topical medications such as diaper creams, parents need to be specific about when the medication should be used. As needed should not be used and what the parent specifies on the form must be followed. On the playground, monthly checks are required however during the warmer months a daily check should be done as best practice to check for spiders, bees, snakes and other small animals. On the playground for toddlers, the carpet covering the concrete needs to be moved over to cover the edges of the concrete. There is a gap at the bottom of the fence that is wide enough in one area for a child to climb under the fence. This needs to be covered up to close the gap. If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at 336-580-5417 or at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S JOURNEY Facility ID: 76000505 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/13/2024 Number Present: 40 Completed Date: 6/13/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 145 Time In: 08:35 AM Time Out: 11:00 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor for applicable child care requirements. The facility currently operates with a Notice of Compliance that was issued on February 22, 2022. The last annual compliance visit was conducted on December 18, 2023. The Director was present and assisted me during the visit. Children were observed participating in free play in their classrooms. Some of the children were observed eating breakfast which consisted of biscuits, sausage, blueberries and milk. The last sanitation inspection was completed February 27, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted February 14, 2024. There are no new staff. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted. I observed the following violations. Violation Number Comment Rule 540 An individual written feeding plan was not provided by child's parent or health care provider or was not followed and posted. All children under 15 months of age did not have a feeding plan on file and the plans were not posted. 10A NCAC 09 .0902(a) 807 A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. On the playground for toddlers, there is a concrete area that has exposed raised edges that were not covered to prevent injuries. There is a gap at the bottom of the fence that is wide enough in one area for a child to climb under the fence. 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) 847 Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Several topical medications such as diaper creams did not have completed parental authorizations on file. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) 1048 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. Three staff did not have current First Aid training. .1102(c) 1049 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. Three staff did not have current CPR training. .1102(d) The violation(s) must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than June 25, 2024 stating how each item was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. Please e-mail the letter to me at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Technical Assistance A fire drill should be conducted right before nap time or directly after nap time at least once time per year. Children under 15 months of age are required to have a feeding plan that is updated as the feeding needs change, the plan must be posted in the classroom. On medication forms for topical medications such as diaper creams, parents need to be specific about when the medication should be used. As needed should not be used and what the parent specifies on the form must be followed. On the playground, monthly checks are required however during the warmer months a daily check should be done as best practice to check for spiders, bees, snakes and other small animals. On the playground for toddlers, the carpet covering the concrete needs to be moved over to cover the edges of the concrete. There is a gap at the bottom of the fence that is wide enough in one area for a child to climb under the fence. This needs to be covered up to close the gap. If you have questions or concerns, I can be reached at 336-580-5417 or at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov . You can also reach my supervisor Kaye Adkins at kaye.adkins@dhhs.nc.gov or 336-580-2527 If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: A CHILD'S JOURNEY Facility ID: 76000505 Consultant: MONA NDIAYE Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/18/2023 Number Present: 30 Completed Date: 12/18/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 155 Time In: 09:35 AM Time Out: 12:10 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced annual compliance visit was to monitor for child care requirements applicable to a child care center. Jeanette Rollins, Lead Teacher, was present and assisted me during today’s visit. I completed a walk-through of the facility, attendance was documented, and observations were made. The children were observed participating in music and movement. Infant were observed participating in free play and interacting with the teacher. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 13, 2023. The center is operating under a Notice of Compliance that was issued February 22, 2022. The last sanitation inspection was conducted November 7, 2023 the center received a Superior rating. The last fire inspection was conducted February 21, 2023. Fire drills and playground inspections were monitored. During today’s visit, a full assessment of applicable Child Care Requirements was conducted. Two violations were observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In the classroom for two year olds, there were Three (3) one year olds enrolled and present and Two (2) three year olds enrolled and present during today's visit. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 887 Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. The teacher was using an app to document the times the infants slept however it did not contain the other required information. .0606(g) 1065 Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter. The Director and Teacher working in the classroom for infants did not have current ITS-SIDS training. .1102(f) The above violation must be corrected immediately, and a letter must be sent to me no later than December 28, 2023 stating how each item was corrected and a plan to maintain compliance with the requirement. My email address is mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov. If I do not receive your letter by December 28, 2023 and/or if you do not address all violations, a return visit to your program will be made to monitor for compliance of violations and to obtain your compliance letter. Additional violations may be documented if the situation has not been corrected or addressed. You were provided an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements. Child care licensing rules and regulations are established to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children in care. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all of the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the child care law and rules. Both are available on the DCDEE website https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ , on the home page under the ‘Services’ tab. Consultation The fire alarm system must be used during fire drills. RESOURCES The Health and Safety Trainings are offered on the DCDEE Moodle format. On the Division’s website look under the “SERVICES” tab for “DCDEE Moodle”. These trainings are free, and participants will receive training certificates when completed. Child care programs can order free posters from the NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center at https://healthychildcare.unc.edu/ . Thank you for your cooperation during today’s visit. If you need assistance, I can be reached at mona.ndiaye@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 336-580-5417. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times