10A NCAC 09 .1003 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOHNSON'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 41002055 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I completed an Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers during today’s visit and a completed copy was emailed to you. Jen Jones, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today’s visit Upon arrival, we were greeted by M. Johnson. Ms. Johnson accompanied us on the walk-through of the facility. There were thirty-three children present today. Children were observed engaged in group times, playing in a variety of centers, outdoor activities and eating lunch. One infant was sleeping, toddlers were playing with soft toys and interacting with staff. Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. The staff were observed engaged in activities with the children and were positive in their interactions with the children. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 4/13/2020. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/12/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/8/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/22/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety nine percent as of 7/28/2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 07/28/2025 and Johnson’s Day Care was listed as current- active. We monitored the bus and no hazards were observed. The registration and proof of insurance were monitored and found to be current. The driver has a current driver’s license, and First Aid and CPR certification. Photos were not with the identifying information. We reviewed five children's files and three new staff files. One violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs for all children were not included in the emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 8, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the implementation of Child Care Rules. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Pathways in brief- https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me at 743-241-0126 or by email at elizabeth.childress@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and cooperation during the visit today. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOHNSON'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 41002055 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 7/29/2025 Number Present: 33 Completed Date: 7/29/2025 Age: From 0 To 11 Total Minutes: 285 Time In: 09:45 AM Time Out: 02:30 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. I completed an Annual Compliance Monitoring Checklist for Centers during today’s visit and a completed copy was emailed to you. Jen Jones, Child Care Consultant accompanied me on today’s visit Upon arrival, we were greeted by M. Johnson. Ms. Johnson accompanied us on the walk-through of the facility. There were thirty-three children present today. Children were observed engaged in group times, playing in a variety of centers, outdoor activities and eating lunch. One infant was sleeping, toddlers were playing with soft toys and interacting with staff. Children were being attended to according to their individual needs. The staff were observed engaged in activities with the children and were positive in their interactions with the children. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued 4/13/2020. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 8/12/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 7/8/2025 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 11/22/24 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety nine percent as of 7/28/2025. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 07/28/2025 and Johnson’s Day Care was listed as current- active. We monitored the bus and no hazards were observed. The registration and proof of insurance were monitored and found to be current. The driver has a current driver’s license, and First Aid and CPR certification. Photos were not with the identifying information. We reviewed five children's files and three new staff files. One violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 1124 Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. Photographs for all children were not included in the emergency information. 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation documented must be corrected immediately. On or before August 8, 2025. I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding the implementation of Child Care Rules. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Pathways in brief- https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/Provider/Licensing/Star-Rated-License/QRIS-Modernization We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me at 743-241-0126 or by email at elizabeth.childress@dhhs.nc.gov. Thank you for your time and cooperation during the visit today. 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: JOHNSON'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 41002055 Consultant: SHERRY PROCTOR Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/28/2025 Number Present: 22 Completed Date: 2/28/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:30 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this routine unannounced visit is to assess compliance with applicable child care requirements. This center currently operates with a Three-Star License effective April 13, 2020. Limited licensing requirements were monitored. I was greeted by Ms. Richardson, LT for toddlers . New staff are working on their required training courses. Remember to complete the Orientation sheet as you complete the new staff members orientation. The newest hire does not have a current CBC Qualification. Ms. Johnson is helping her with the process. This center is open with dividers for classrooms. Ms. Johnson was preparing lunch. I conducted a walkthrough of the center; I observed the children and gathered attendance. I observed ratios/children, interactions, and activities. There were twenty-two children present today; the children were playing in centers and having group time. Supervision and staff/child ratios are in compliance. In the classrooms children have many activities to choose from. The classrooms are neat, organized and clean. The playground has activities, shaded areas and room for vigorous play. The latest sanitation inspection was conducted on January 17, 2025. The center received a superior classification. I observed one item of non-compliance during the visit today. Violation Number Comment Rule 1041 Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A new staff has a CBC qualification letter, but is has expired. G.S. 110-90.2(b) In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a letter of correction by email stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future. It must be submitted to me by February 11, 2025. Include the following information in your correction letter: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. Hold Harmless has been extended until the new QRIS is implemented. This means that you do not need to schedule an assessment of your rated license during your cohort year. For the latest information on childcare rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ Continue to visit DCDEE’s website to get the latest information for child care at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. MOODLE has all of the Health and Safety training courses, and they are free. MOODLE also has other training courses that will provide additional in-service hours. The training for .Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment is to be completed every five years as is the training courses for Health and Safety. Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training is located on the website, https://www.preventchildabusenc.org. You were provided with an opportunity to ask questions regarding interpretation and implementation of all child care requirements Please remember it is your responsibility to know and follow all child care rules and requirements. We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. If you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please contact me by email. Thank you for your time and cooperation during the visit today. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOHNSON'S DAY CARE Facility ID: 41002055 Consultant: ELIZABETH CHILDRESS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 9/12/2023 Number Present: 18 Completed Date: 9/12/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:15 PM 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 compliance with applicable child care requirements. This program currently operates with a Three Star License, effective April 13, 2020. Upon my arrival I was greeted by you, Margie Johnson, Administrator. You assisted me with the documentation required during the visit. A fire inspection was conducted May 24, 2022. The facility received a rating of Satisfactory and is approved for day time care only. The most recent sanitation inspection was conducted on June 22, 2023 and received a Superior classification and ten demerits. I completed a walk-through of the indoor and outdoor areas of the facility that the children use. Eighteen children were present today. I observed the preschool children playing outside, engaged in free choice play in activity centers, completing handwashing and bathroom routines and eating lunch. In the space for infants and toddler-age children, I observed the caregivers providing routine care. I also observed both caregivers sitting in the floor and interacting with the children in a nurturing manner. A full assessment of applicable child care requirements was conducted during today’s visit as per the attached checklist. The following violations were observed and documented. 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. Last fire inspection was completed 05/24/2022. The updated inspection has been completed. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a) 830 A First Aid information sheet was not posted in a place for referral and/or the information sheet did not include all the required information. .0802(h) 881 The evacuation crib or other approved device did not have wheels or a reinforced bottom. Provider replaced wheels to reinforce bottom on fire evacuation crib. .0604(r) In order to maintain compliance with North Carolina child care laws and rules, the above violations must be corrected immediately. A letter stating how the violations were corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance in the future must be submitted to me by September 26, 2023. The compliance letter should contain the following information: 1. Facility Name 2. Facility ID 3. Date of the letter 4. The violation number, the date the violation was corrected, information regarding how the violation was corrected and how you plan to maintain compliance with the item number in the future. 5. Signature of the person preparing the letter. Please submit the signed letter electronically to my email address. New Child Care Sanitation Rules Children’s Environmental Health has set up virtual trainings for child care center operators on the newly readopted child care sanitation rules. The dates for the trainings are September 20, 2023 and September 26, 2023; both scheduled from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. These trainings are identical, so only one will need to be attended. https://ehs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/hhccehb/cehu/ccs/children.htm New Rules Effective July 1, 2023, we have new rules posted on the DCDEE website. The changes are within the rules for: staff/child ratios and group sizes .0713, cooperative arrangements .2513, and enhanced space requirements .2809. Please refer to the website for more information. For the latest information on child care rules and regulations, please visit the Division of Child Development and Early Education's website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ We appreciate all you are doing to serve the children and families of NC. Contact me at elizabeth.childress@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. You may also reach me by phone at 743-241-0126. 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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.