Open Arms Christian Daycare

10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000436 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 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 visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. Johna Evers, Director, accompanied me on a walkthrough of the premises. The program operated with a letter of compliance, issued June 25, 2018. Restrictions include Daytime care only. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 21, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed July 18, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 23, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent as of October 6, 2025. You stated this program is still owned by Amazing Grace Christian Ministries. Per the NC Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s current status is “current-active.” You verified the following: The program's mailing address 261 River Run, Lumberton, NC 28360 The program's telephone number is (910)618-6423 The program's email address is johnaevers@yahoo.com. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Supervision and staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to children. Children were adequately supervised. The following violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection on file is dated July 18, 2024, the administrator requested a sanitation inspection from the Robeson Environmental Health. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NCGS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. 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/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was emailed and reviewed left with you. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NCGS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000436 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 10/7/2025 Number Present: 36 Completed Date: 10/7/2025 Age: From 0 To 4 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:00 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 visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. Johna Evers, Director, accompanied me on a walkthrough of the premises. The program operated with a letter of compliance, issued June 25, 2018. Restrictions include Daytime care only. The last annual compliance visit was conducted October 21, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed July 18, 2024, with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted June 23, 2025, and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety-eight percent as of October 6, 2025. You stated this program is still owned by Amazing Grace Christian Ministries. Per the NC Secretary of State’s website, the corporation’s current status is “current-active.” You verified the following: The program's mailing address 261 River Run, Lumberton, NC 28360 The program's telephone number is (910)618-6423 The program's email address is johnaevers@yahoo.com. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. Supervision and staff/child ratios were in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to children. Children were adequately supervised. The following violation was observed during today’s visit. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection on file is dated July 18, 2024, the administrator requested a sanitation inspection from the Robeson Environmental Health. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) You are required to maintain compliance with all applicable child care rules and regulations at all times. NCGS 110-90(4)(d) requires all child care facilities to maintain a compliance history score of at least 75% for the past 18 months or during the length of time the facility has operated, whichever is less. Failure to do so may result in the issuance of a provisional license or other administrative action. 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/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was emailed and reviewed left with you. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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: OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000436 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/23/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 5/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:30 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 visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. Johna Evers, Director, accompanied me on a walkthrough of the premises. The program operated with a letter of compliance, issued June 25, 2018. Restrictions include Daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent as of May 22, 2025. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children during free play activities. Supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to the children. Children were adequately supervised. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A facility roster was not completed in the ABCMS system or available for review during todays visit. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. On or before June 6, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy Child Care Consultant 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance: Redirecting Older Infants to Encourage Positive Behavior Older infants (typically 9–18 months) are developing mobility, communication skills, and social awareness. During this stage, they may display behaviors such as grabbing, biting, or throwing objects as they explore their environment. Redirecting their behavior in a positive, supportive manner helps reinforce appropriate actions while fostering their development. Positive Redirection Techniques Distraction: Offer a new toy or engage them in an alternate activity before a challenging behavior escalates. Modeling: Demonstrate appropriate behaviors (e.g., showing how to share a toy or using gentle touch). Providing Choices: Allow infants to select between two items, giving them a sense of control and reducing frustration. Encouraging Communication: Use simple words and gestures to help them express emotions or desires (e.g., “Are you feeling tired?”). Responsive Teacher Techniques Acknowledging Emotions: Validate infants' feelings by responding calmly (e.g., “I see you’re upset. Let’s try this instead”). Encouraging Gentle Interactions: Praise positive behaviors, such as sharing or comforting a peer. Using Redirection Promptly: Intervene early before a behavior escalates, guiding infants toward positive alternatives. 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/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000436 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/23/2025 Number Present: 38 Completed Date: 5/23/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 08:30 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 visit was to monitor compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. Johna Evers, Director, accompanied me on a walkthrough of the premises. The program operated with a letter of compliance, issued June 25, 2018. Restrictions include Daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent as of May 22, 2025. A walk-through of the facility was completed today; all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children during free play activities. Supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to the children. Children were adequately supervised. Violation Number Comment Rule 1805 A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. A facility roster was not completed in the ABCMS system or available for review during todays visit. G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) 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. On or before June 6, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy Child Care Consultant 2201 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699-2201 Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance: Redirecting Older Infants to Encourage Positive Behavior Older infants (typically 9–18 months) are developing mobility, communication skills, and social awareness. During this stage, they may display behaviors such as grabbing, biting, or throwing objects as they explore their environment. Redirecting their behavior in a positive, supportive manner helps reinforce appropriate actions while fostering their development. Positive Redirection Techniques Distraction: Offer a new toy or engage them in an alternate activity before a challenging behavior escalates. Modeling: Demonstrate appropriate behaviors (e.g., showing how to share a toy or using gentle touch). Providing Choices: Allow infants to select between two items, giving them a sense of control and reducing frustration. Encouraging Communication: Use simple words and gestures to help them express emotions or desires (e.g., “Are you feeling tired?”). Responsive Teacher Techniques Acknowledging Emotions: Validate infants' feelings by responding calmly (e.g., “I see you’re upset. Let’s try this instead”). Encouraging Gentle Interactions: Praise positive behaviors, such as sharing or comforting a peer. Using Redirection Promptly: Intervene early before a behavior escalates, guiding infants toward positive alternatives. 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/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000436 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/7/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 6/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. Johna Evers, Director, accompanied me on a walkthrough of the premises. The program operated with a letter of compliance, issued June 25, 2018. Restrictions include Daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent as of June 5, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children during free play activities. Supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to the children. Children were adequately supervised. No new staff files were reviewed due to there being no new employees. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection received is dated March 21, 2023. The administrator has requested an inspection from Environmental Health. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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. On or before June 20, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy Child Care Consultant 3059 N Main St. Ste. 19 PMB#62 509 Pilot Avenue, Hope Mills, NC 28348 Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was also offered on providing alternate activities for children during planned group activities. Children have different attention spans and learn differently. By allowing children the opportunity to continue free play or other free choice activities you lessen the likelihood of possible disruptive behaviors during planned group activities. When you have to continually stop to redirect a child’s attention to the activity, you should take that opportunity to allow them to leave the group if they choose to. You can sometimes try creating different groups such as group A and group B, when completing routines like restroom breaks and handwashing for meals and snacks. This helps with reducing wait times and again preventing possible behavior issues that may arise. During these times, when one group is finished, they could read books quietly or have a small group time and talk about “today’s highlights” in which they tell their friends about the highlight of their day so far. These are just a couple of ideas to get the staff started on brainstorming ways to incorporate other activities that will be useful during transition times. 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/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN DAYCARE Facility ID: 78000436 Consultant: NAKITA BELLAMY Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 6/7/2024 Number Present: 42 Completed Date: 6/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 8 Total Minutes: 135 Time In: 08:45 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 compliance with applicable childcare requirements pertinent to a Routine Unannounced visit. Johna Evers, Director, accompanied me on a walkthrough of the premises. The program operated with a letter of compliance, issued June 25, 2018. Restrictions include Daytime care only. The program’s compliance history was ninety eight percent as of June 5, 2024. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children during free play activities. Supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children were participating in free play in activity areas and personal care routines. Teachers were interacting and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. Age-appropriate materials and equipment were accessible to the children. Children were adequately supervised. No new staff files were reviewed due to there being no new employees. Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The last sanitation inspection received is dated March 21, 2023. The administrator has requested an inspection from Environmental Health. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) 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. On or before June 20, 2024, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Nakita Bellamy Child Care Consultant 3059 N Main St. Ste. 19 PMB#62 509 Pilot Avenue, Hope Mills, NC 28348 Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 Technical assistance was also offered on providing alternate activities for children during planned group activities. Children have different attention spans and learn differently. By allowing children the opportunity to continue free play or other free choice activities you lessen the likelihood of possible disruptive behaviors during planned group activities. When you have to continually stop to redirect a child’s attention to the activity, you should take that opportunity to allow them to leave the group if they choose to. You can sometimes try creating different groups such as group A and group B, when completing routines like restroom breaks and handwashing for meals and snacks. This helps with reducing wait times and again preventing possible behavior issues that may arise. During these times, when one group is finished, they could read books quietly or have a small group time and talk about “today’s highlights” in which they tell their friends about the highlight of their day so far. These are just a couple of ideas to get the staff started on brainstorming ways to incorporate other activities that will be useful during transition times. 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/ At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at Nakita Bellamy, Child Care Consultant, (910) 651-0362, Nakita.Bellamy@dhhs.nc.gov or Janet Edwards, Licensing Supervisor, (910) 709-4160, Janet.Edwards@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. 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