10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOYCE'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 60000706 Consultant: LASHAWNDA BERRY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2026 Number Present: 5 Completed Date: 3/5/2026 Age: From 2 To 3 Total Minutes: 255 Time In: 09:15 AM Time Out: 01:30 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to monitor compliance during an annual compliance visit. This family child care home has a Four-star license and an 18-month compliance history score of 98%. The center’s license and NC child care law were prominently posted. I was greeted by J. Cunningham, Provider. I discussed with Ms. Cunningham, the Annual Compliance Monitoring guidelines. I completed the walkthrough of the center alone and Ms. Cunningham assisted me with the visit. Indoor Learning Environment: Staff/child ratio, supervision, capacity, group size and space were observed in compliance today. Children were observed during indoor free play, teacher directed activities and transitions. There were five (5) children present today. There are twelve (12) children enrolled. Inspections: The center’s Emergency Drill Log and Report was reviewed. Fire drills were documented monthly as required, the centers last fire drill was documented on 2/6/26. Shelter-in-place and lockdown drills were in compliance and documented on 12/5/25. The playground safety inspections were reviewed, the last playground inspection was documented on 2/5/26. The facility last had a sanitation inspection on 2/19/26. The inspection was completed by the Mecklenburg County Health Department. Outdoor Learning Environment: The outdoor learning environment was monitored today and in compliance. Safety: The center is in compliance with the firearm safety requirements. Transportation: The center does not provide transportation. Nutrition: Meals met nutritional value during today’s visit. Files: Children records were monitored today and in compliance. Staff files were monitored today and in compliance. There were three (3) violations cited today. 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 center's last fire inspection was 2/25/25, and has not have a fire inspection within 12 months of the last one. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 125 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. I observed children the attendance for children and some children did not have departure times available for review. 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) 840 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. I observed cans of paint on the floor of the kitchen/ not locked and accessible to children. .2820(b) Violations must be corrected immediately. A signed and dated letter of compliance must be emailed to me by 3/19/2026, stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter or e-mail. Failure to correct the violations and send the written statement by the due date listed above may result in an unannounced follow-up visit being conducted or an administrative action may be recommended. Based on Child Care Rule 10A NCAC 09 Section .2200, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may take administrative action against the license and/or impose civil penalties based on the failure of the operator to correct any documented violations within the established time period. If you state in your letter that corrections have been made when they have not, it will be considered falsification of information. Please email me a signed copy of the letter to Lashawnda.Berry@dhhs.nc.gov Rated License: QRIS has been updated to the Pathway to the Stars. Today we discussed the Pathway to the Stars, the provider stated that the center would like to pursue: Pathway #2 Please make sure that all staff education is updated in WORKS! QRIS Modernization Implementation Timeline: September 2025- Administrator/Operator Meetings October - March 2026- Consultants will work with you to determine the desired pathway and plan for application April - September 2026- Submit rated license application and transition to a pathway The goal is to have everyone transitioned by the end of 2026. If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by email at Lashawnda.berry@dhhs.nc.gov or by phone at 704-242-0960. Thank you for your assistance! Lashawnda Berry PO Box 550424 Gastonia, NC 28054 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

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