Joyful Play Childcare AND Preschool

10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOYFUL PLAY CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 96000541 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM 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 applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by K. Gray, administrator. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of four (4) classrooms, the kitchen and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued October 19, 2017. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 17, 2025, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 4 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on December 5, 2025, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on October 31, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2025. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, safe sleep checks, and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff did not review EPR plan annually .0607(e) The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the compliance letter is not received by January 20, 2025 or a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 99%. Transportation was not monitored during today's visit due to the vehicle being stored at the Joyful Play Two site. During today’s visit, Ms. Gray stated that she only had 6 children enrolled at the facility. The facility will be closing in a few months. Children will be transitioning to the Joyful Play Two site. Technical Assistance and Consultation: During today’s visit, we discussed transportation requirements. I reviewed before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off-premise activities. When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. During today’s visit, we discussed that staff members and child care administrators are counted in meeting the staff/child ratios cannot concurrently perform food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. Ms. Tammy Perkins stated that a staff member comes to the facility to prepare lunch and give Ms. Gray a lunch break. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0802 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOYFUL PLAY CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 96000541 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/6/2026 Number Present: 3 Completed Date: 1/6/2026 Age: From 2 To 4 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 11:10 AM 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 applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by K. Gray, administrator. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of four (4) classrooms, the kitchen and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued October 19, 2017. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 17, 2025, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 4 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on December 5, 2025, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on October 31, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on December 12, 2025. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, safe sleep checks, and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 862 The EMC plan was not reviewed with all staff annually and whenever the plan was revised. EMC plan was not reviewed with staff annually. 10A NCAC 09 .0802(a) 1232 Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f) 1824 The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. Staff did not review EPR plan annually .0607(e) The compliance letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future, If the compliance letter is not received by January 20, 2025 or a return visit will be made to the child care center. Please send this to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 99%. Transportation was not monitored during today's visit due to the vehicle being stored at the Joyful Play Two site. During today’s visit, Ms. Gray stated that she only had 6 children enrolled at the facility. The facility will be closing in a few months. Children will be transitioning to the Joyful Play Two site. Technical Assistance and Consultation: During today’s visit, we discussed transportation requirements. I reviewed before children are transported, written permission from a parent shall be obtained that shall include when and where the child is to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. Parents may give standing permission, valid for up to 12 months, for transport of children to and from the center not including off-premise activities. When children participate in off premise activities the following shall apply: (1) Children under the age of three shall not participate in off premise activities that involve children being transported in a motor vehicle. (2) When children are transported in a motor vehicle for off premise activities, the provisions in Rule .1003(c) through (i) and (k) of this Chapter shall apply. (3) Before staff members walk children off premises for play or outings, the center shall obtain written permission from the parent of each child to be included in such activities. (4) Parents may provide a written statement giving standing permission which may be valid for up to 12 months for participation in off premise activities that occur on a regular basis. (5) The center shall post a schedule of off premise activities in each participating classroom where it can be viewed by parents, and a copy shall be given to parents. The schedule shall be current and shall include the: (A) location of the activity; (B) purpose of the activity; (C) time the activity will take place; (D) date of the activity; and (E) name of the person(s) to be contacted in the event of an emergency. (6) Each time that children are taken off the premises, staff shall take a list of the children participating in the activity with them. Staff members shall use this list to check attendance when leaving the center, periodically when the children are involved in the activity, before leaving the activity to return to the child care center, and upon return to the center. A list of all children participating in the off premise activity shall also be available at the center. During today’s visit, we discussed that staff members and child care administrators are counted in meeting the staff/child ratios cannot concurrently perform food preparation or other duties that are not direct child care responsibilities. Ms. Tammy Perkins stated that a staff member comes to the facility to prepare lunch and give Ms. Gray a lunch break. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0604 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOYFUL PLAY CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 96000541 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/21/2025 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 8/21/2025 Age: From 2 To 9 Total Minutes: 90 Time In: 09:30 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 unannounced visit was to monitor applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by Tammy Perkins administrator. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of four (4) classrooms, the kitchen and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during free choice activities and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued October 19, 2017. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 17, 2025, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 4 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on November 12, 2024. The last documented fire drill was conducted on August 8, 2025, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on July 30, 2025, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on July 21, 2025. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, attendance logs, safe sleep logs, transportation, and I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 812 Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) There were no violations cited during today’s visit. Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 92%. Technical Assistance and Consultation: During today’s visit we discussed the QRIS Modernization Pathways. Ms. Page stated that she was not sure which pathway was the right fit for the facility. As a reminder, visit the division website and go under the what’s new tab. Click on QRIS Modernization. There you will see dates for the webinars that are scheduled with the link. We understand that you may have questions as you consider this information. Questions about QRIS Modernization (Reform) may be sent to DCDEE_QRIS@dhhs.nc.gov. In September I will host an in person meeting that will provide additional guidance on the changes, the transition plan and timeline. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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 .0901 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOYFUL PLAY CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 96000541 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 12 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 11:30 AM 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 applicable child care requirements during your annual compliance visit. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by K. Gray, administrator. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas, which consisted of four (4) classrooms, the kitchen and the outdoor play environment. The children were observed during outdoor play, teacher directed activities and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was observed and in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status: Currently this center operates with a five-star rated licensed issued October 19, 2017. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 29, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 8 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on November 30, 2023. The last documented fire drill was conducted on January 2, 2024, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on October 27, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on January 2, 2024. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed as current/active. During today’s visit, a full assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. I observed all required postings, safe sleep checks, transportation, and attendance logs. I reviewed a sample of children’s records, staff files and all applicable program records. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 526 Menus for all meals and snacks were not current or posted where easily seen by parents and cook. The menus posted were not current. 10A NCAC 09 .0901(b) 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. One staff did not complete 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. One staff did not complete CPR training. .1102(d) Prior to today’s visit, the 18 month compliance history for this facility was 97%. To comply with the NC Laws and Rules, any violations cited today must be corrected immediately. A compliance letter must be sent to me by February 14, 2023. The letter must address each violation, explain how it has been corrected and how it will be maintained in the future. If the compliance letter is not received by the date listed a return visit will be made and the violations cited again. Please send the letter to tameka.b.johnson@dhhs.nc.gov and include the following: Facility name Facility ID number Each item number Technical Assistance and Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed that CPR and First Aid was due for one employee. Ms. Gray stated that the instructor for CPR and First Aid will be conducting a training at the facility today. As a reminder, please ensure that CPR and First Aid can be completed before the due date. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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

GS 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOYFUL PLAY CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL Facility ID: 96000541 Consultant: TAMEKA JOHNSON Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/30/2023 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 8/30/2023 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 26 Time In: 11:05 AM Time Out: 11:31 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 applicable child care requirements during your routine unannounced visit. Upon my arrival I was greeted by the lead teacher K. Lewis. Ms. Lewis stated that the director was working in the next classroom. I was unaccompanied as I completed a general walkthrough of the indoor environment which consisted of five (5) classrooms, kitchen and the outdoor environment. The children were preparing for lunch and completing routine care tasks. Today’s meal was in compliance with the Meal Patterns. ** License Status The facility is currently operating with a five-star license issued on October 19, 2017. ** Annual Inspections: The last sanitation inspection was completed June 29, 2023, and received a ‘Superior’ classification with 8 demerits. The last fire inspection was completed on December 5, 2022. The last documented fire drill was conducted on August 14, 2023, the last documented lockdown drill was completed on July 27, 2023, and the last documented playground inspection was completed on August 14, 2023. Prior to today’s visit I reviewed the NC Secretary of State’s website and observed that the owner of this facility is listed current/active. During today’s visit, a partial assessment of Child Care Requirements was conducted. The monitoring included: supervision of children, staff/child ratio, storage of hazardous substances, storage of medicine, adequate/ approved space, posted license, license restrictions, attendance logs, program records and transportation. The following violations were observed, documented and technical assistance regarding maintaining compliance was offered. Violation Number Comment Rule 428 A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not posted in the classroom designated for one year old children GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) 9999 A violation was found for which there is no item number. Once pre-packaged food has been opened, the food shall be stored in clean, resealable bags or containers made of plastic or glass that are tightly covered and manufactured for the purpose of food storage. 15A NCAC 18A .2806(a) A bag of pretzels were observed open in a cubby. The violations cited were corrected during today’s visit; therefore, no compliance letter is required. Prior to today’s visit the 18-month compliance history was 99%. Technical Assistance/ Consultation: During today’s visit, I observed a bag of open pretzels in a cubby outside of the kitchen. As a reminder, all snacks need to be sealed in an airtight container. This helps prevent the presence of pest. Please continue to visit the DCDEE website for the latest information and updates. If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at 252-326-1867 or by email tameka.b.johnson@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