10A NCAC 09 .0514 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOY JUNCTION CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 74000322 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 158 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 450 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 04:25 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. A. Little, Director and J. Torre, Assistant Director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued 4/15/24. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/5/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/14/26 with an “approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/2/25 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 eighty-four percent as of 2/18/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/26 and Joy Junction Christian Childcare was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. Sixteen groups were observed in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children enrolled in spaces #201 and #208 received care according to their individual needs including tummy time, napping, and diapering. Children throughout the facility were engaged in whole group time, free play, and personal care routines. Staff were observed interacting with children by reading stories, singing, and assisting children with the classroom materials. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Lunch was observed and consisted of Sloppy Joe, sweet potato tots, mixed fruit, and milk. The following violations were documented Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space space #201 two bottles were not labeled with the date they were received at the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One plastic bin used to store materials had a broken corner, creating a sharp edge. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. One Magic Eraser was stored in an unlocked drawer of space #208. One Magic Eraser was stored in a unlocked cabinet in space #211. One Magic Eraser was stored on an open shelf in space #213. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #203, one bottle of Zyrtec was stored in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #207, one tube of Neosporin was stored in the first aid kit in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #216, one bottle of Equate Sunscreen was stored in the third drawer of the unlocked filing cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminating machine was stored in the bottom drawer of the filing cabinet in space #204. .0604(e) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Three of seventeen children's recorders reviewed have documentation of the review of operational policies dated after the child's date of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/5/26, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Medication-Storing medication properly helps to reduce children’s access to the medications. In space #203, one bottle of Zyrtec was stored in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #207, one tube of Neosporin was stored in the first aid kit in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #216, one bottle of Equate Sunscreen was stored in the third drawer of the unlocked filing cabinet. You shared that you have talked with staff about keeping cabinets and drawers locked at all times. Additionally, you were unaware of the Neosporin in the emergency bag. We reviewed the requirement of medication storage, including over the counter medications that are included in medical care plans. Thank you for moving the medications to proper storage during the visit. Children’s records- Creating a record keeping system and following it helps to ensure all documents are received and filed as required. Children enrolled on 2/5/24, 2/12/24, and 8/21/23, had documentation of receipt of the facility operational policies dated 8/15/24. You stated that this was done under a previous administrator’s whose practice was to complete an annual review of the operational policies and you are unsure where the original documentation was located. You also reported that your current practice is to give parents a copy of the parent handbook upon enrollment and keep the original documentation on file. Storage of Hazardous Items- Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications, must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today, there were three spaces where a Magic Eraser was not properly stored. You stated the staff must not have considered the Magic Erasers to have chemicals and used them as an eraser for the whiteboard. Thank you for putting them in locked cabinets during the visit. We discussed putting visual reminders in the classroom spaces as a reminder for staff. In space #204, there was a laminator located in the bottom drawer of an unlocked filing cabinet. It was reported that staff thought the drawer was locked. You stated you would get a hook for the key to make it easier for staff to keep up with the key. Additionally, you stated you had recently checked and installed magnet locks in all the classrooms so there is a place for them to be properly stored. We discussed potentially removing laminators from the classroom spaces and storing them in a locked room such as a closet or the staff lounge. Broken Items-Environments should ensure safety, promote health, provide comfort and be convenient for children and caregivers. Today there was one broken bin in the classroom space that was used to store classroom manipulatives. You were able to replace the bin during the visit. You stated you were not aware the bin was broken. Additionally, you reported that you have supply request link that staff can use to ask for new items. You shared this is relatively new and not all staff have been using the request process. We discussed talking with staff about the importance of reporting when items are not in good repair, for the safety of the children. Review your reporting process with your staff. Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them for understanding and implement them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOY JUNCTION CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 74000322 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 158 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 450 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 04:25 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. A. Little, Director and J. Torre, Assistant Director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued 4/15/24. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/5/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/14/26 with an “approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/2/25 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 eighty-four percent as of 2/18/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/26 and Joy Junction Christian Childcare was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. Sixteen groups were observed in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children enrolled in spaces #201 and #208 received care according to their individual needs including tummy time, napping, and diapering. Children throughout the facility were engaged in whole group time, free play, and personal care routines. Staff were observed interacting with children by reading stories, singing, and assisting children with the classroom materials. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Lunch was observed and consisted of Sloppy Joe, sweet potato tots, mixed fruit, and milk. The following violations were documented Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space space #201 two bottles were not labeled with the date they were received at the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One plastic bin used to store materials had a broken corner, creating a sharp edge. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. One Magic Eraser was stored in an unlocked drawer of space #208. One Magic Eraser was stored in a unlocked cabinet in space #211. One Magic Eraser was stored on an open shelf in space #213. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #203, one bottle of Zyrtec was stored in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #207, one tube of Neosporin was stored in the first aid kit in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #216, one bottle of Equate Sunscreen was stored in the third drawer of the unlocked filing cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminating machine was stored in the bottom drawer of the filing cabinet in space #204. .0604(e) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Three of seventeen children's recorders reviewed have documentation of the review of operational policies dated after the child's date of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/5/26, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Medication-Storing medication properly helps to reduce children’s access to the medications. In space #203, one bottle of Zyrtec was stored in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #207, one tube of Neosporin was stored in the first aid kit in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #216, one bottle of Equate Sunscreen was stored in the third drawer of the unlocked filing cabinet. You shared that you have talked with staff about keeping cabinets and drawers locked at all times. Additionally, you were unaware of the Neosporin in the emergency bag. We reviewed the requirement of medication storage, including over the counter medications that are included in medical care plans. Thank you for moving the medications to proper storage during the visit. Children’s records- Creating a record keeping system and following it helps to ensure all documents are received and filed as required. Children enrolled on 2/5/24, 2/12/24, and 8/21/23, had documentation of receipt of the facility operational policies dated 8/15/24. You stated that this was done under a previous administrator’s whose practice was to complete an annual review of the operational policies and you are unsure where the original documentation was located. You also reported that your current practice is to give parents a copy of the parent handbook upon enrollment and keep the original documentation on file. Storage of Hazardous Items- Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications, must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today, there were three spaces where a Magic Eraser was not properly stored. You stated the staff must not have considered the Magic Erasers to have chemicals and used them as an eraser for the whiteboard. Thank you for putting them in locked cabinets during the visit. We discussed putting visual reminders in the classroom spaces as a reminder for staff. In space #204, there was a laminator located in the bottom drawer of an unlocked filing cabinet. It was reported that staff thought the drawer was locked. You stated you would get a hook for the key to make it easier for staff to keep up with the key. Additionally, you stated you had recently checked and installed magnet locks in all the classrooms so there is a place for them to be properly stored. We discussed potentially removing laminators from the classroom spaces and storing them in a locked room such as a closet or the staff lounge. Broken Items-Environments should ensure safety, promote health, provide comfort and be convenient for children and caregivers. Today there was one broken bin in the classroom space that was used to store classroom manipulatives. You were able to replace the bin during the visit. You stated you were not aware the bin was broken. Additionally, you reported that you have supply request link that staff can use to ask for new items. You shared this is relatively new and not all staff have been using the request process. We discussed talking with staff about the importance of reporting when items are not in good repair, for the safety of the children. Review your reporting process with your staff. Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them for understanding and implement them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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: JOY JUNCTION CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 74000322 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 2/19/2026 Number Present: 158 Completed Date: 2/19/2026 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 450 Time In: 08:55 AM Time Out: 04:25 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. A. Little, Director and J. Torre, Assistant Director assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance issued 4/15/24. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/5/25. The sanitation inspection was completed 1/14/26 with an “approved” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/2/25 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 eighty-four percent as of 2/18/26. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 2/18/26 and Joy Junction Christian Childcare was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. Sixteen groups were observed in the indoor and outdoor environments. Children enrolled in spaces #201 and #208 received care according to their individual needs including tummy time, napping, and diapering. Children throughout the facility were engaged in whole group time, free play, and personal care routines. Staff were observed interacting with children by reading stories, singing, and assisting children with the classroom materials. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Lunch was observed and consisted of Sloppy Joe, sweet potato tots, mixed fruit, and milk. The following violations were documented Violation Number Comment Rule 533 Human milk, formula and other bottled beverages including sippy cups, sent from child's home were not fully prepared, dated, and labeled for the appropriate child. In space space #201 two bottles were not labeled with the date they were received at the center. 15A NCAC 18A .2804(d) 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. One plastic bin used to store materials had a broken corner, creating a sharp edge. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) 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. One Magic Eraser was stored in an unlocked drawer of space #208. One Magic Eraser was stored in a unlocked cabinet in space #211. One Magic Eraser was stored on an open shelf in space #213. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. In space #203, one bottle of Zyrtec was stored in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #207, one tube of Neosporin was stored in the first aid kit in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #216, one bottle of Equate Sunscreen was stored in the third drawer of the unlocked filing cabinet. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 898 All electrical appliances were not used in accordance with the manufacturers instruction. Appliances with heating elements, such as bottle warmers, crock pots, curling irons, irons, coffee pots, and/or their cords were accessible to preschool-age children. A laminating machine was stored in the bottom drawer of the filing cabinet in space #204. .0604(e) 1203 Operational policies were not discussed with parents on or before the child's first day and/or they were not notified in writing of all changes. Three of seventeen children's recorders reviewed have documentation of the review of operational policies dated after the child's date of enrollment. 10A NCAC 09 .0514(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. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/5/26, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Medication-Storing medication properly helps to reduce children’s access to the medications. In space #203, one bottle of Zyrtec was stored in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #207, one tube of Neosporin was stored in the first aid kit in the emergency bag, hanging above five feet. In space #216, one bottle of Equate Sunscreen was stored in the third drawer of the unlocked filing cabinet. You shared that you have talked with staff about keeping cabinets and drawers locked at all times. Additionally, you were unaware of the Neosporin in the emergency bag. We reviewed the requirement of medication storage, including over the counter medications that are included in medical care plans. Thank you for moving the medications to proper storage during the visit. Children’s records- Creating a record keeping system and following it helps to ensure all documents are received and filed as required. Children enrolled on 2/5/24, 2/12/24, and 8/21/23, had documentation of receipt of the facility operational policies dated 8/15/24. You stated that this was done under a previous administrator’s whose practice was to complete an annual review of the operational policies and you are unsure where the original documentation was located. You also reported that your current practice is to give parents a copy of the parent handbook upon enrollment and keep the original documentation on file. Storage of Hazardous Items- Items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” with no other warnings must be stored at a minimum of five feet off the floor. Hazardous cleaning supplies, including those kept under pressure in an aerosol can, as well as medications, must be kept in locked storage. The definition of locked storage requires that the lock be unlocked with some type of device such as a key or combination. Regular childproofing locks do not meet this requirement. Ensure that all cleaning supplies and other items labeled “Keep out of reach of children” are kept inaccessible while children are in care. Today, there were three spaces where a Magic Eraser was not properly stored. You stated the staff must not have considered the Magic Erasers to have chemicals and used them as an eraser for the whiteboard. Thank you for putting them in locked cabinets during the visit. We discussed putting visual reminders in the classroom spaces as a reminder for staff. In space #204, there was a laminator located in the bottom drawer of an unlocked filing cabinet. It was reported that staff thought the drawer was locked. You stated you would get a hook for the key to make it easier for staff to keep up with the key. Additionally, you stated you had recently checked and installed magnet locks in all the classrooms so there is a place for them to be properly stored. We discussed potentially removing laminators from the classroom spaces and storing them in a locked room such as a closet or the staff lounge. Broken Items-Environments should ensure safety, promote health, provide comfort and be convenient for children and caregivers. Today there was one broken bin in the classroom space that was used to store classroom manipulatives. You were able to replace the bin during the visit. You stated you were not aware the bin was broken. Additionally, you reported that you have supply request link that staff can use to ask for new items. You shared this is relatively new and not all staff have been using the request process. We discussed talking with staff about the importance of reporting when items are not in good repair, for the safety of the children. Review your reporting process with your staff. Reminders: Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them for understanding and implement them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. NCID- Did you know that if you do not login on any DCDEE platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) for a period of 12 months, your account will be archived? An archived account cannot be reinstated. You will need to create a new one and then email all platforms (e.g., Moodle, WORKS, CBC) to merge accounts. As part of ongoing efforts to protect state systems and data, the N.C. Department of Information Technology will be changing the minimum length of NCID passwords from eight to 14 characters. When you change your current password after Feb. 23, however, you will be required to create a new one that must: • Be a minimum of 14 characters. • Consist of at least one numeric character, at least one uppercase letter, at least one lowercase letter, and at least one special character such as #, &, * etc. • Passwords shall not contain number or character substitutes to create dictionary words (e.g., d33psl33p for deepsleep). North Carolina General Statute 14-208 requires sex offenders to register with the North Carolina Department of Justice. The law states that a sex offender shall not knowingly reside within 1,000 feet of the property on which any public or nonpublic school or child care center is located. This does not apply to child care centers that are located on or within 1,000 feet of property of an institution of higher education where the registrant is a student or is employed. All licensed child care centers must register to receive e-mail notification when a registered sex offender moves within a one-mile radius of the center. (§14-208.19) To register for the e-mail notification, go to http://sexoffender.ncsbi.gov. If you have any questions, please contact your local sheriff's department. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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: JOY JUNCTION CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 74000322 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0325-086L Visit Date: 3/12/2025 Number Present: 148 Completed Date: 3/12/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 300 Time In: 09:00 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that staff/child ratios are not being followed. There is a concern that a child was not adequately supervised. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, and space capacity were monitored. Fifteen groups of children were observed in the indoor spaces. Children throughout the facility were engaged in whole group activities and indoor free play activities including books, Legos, magnet tiles, and trucks. Teachers were observed leading group time, assisting children in small group activities, and assisting children with personal care routines. Proper handwashing techniques were observed. Regarding the allegation that staff/child ratios are not being followed, I reviewed attendance, arrival and departure, and staff schedules and timesheet records. I also interviewed the administrator and select staff. Upon review of the records, I observed information showing a sufficient number of staff were present to maintain staff/child ratios. Today, I observed adequate number of staff present to maintain staff/child ratios during the visit and in video footage reviewed. Based on the above information the allegation was unconfirmed. Based on information provided regarding the allegation that a child was not adequately supervised, interviews with the administrator and select staff, classroom observations, and the review of video footage were completed. It was reported that on 3/4/25 a child, two years of age, was left in the hallway when the group transitioned from the outdoor play space to the classroom. Video footage shows the child was unattended for one minute, fifty seconds. Based on information received from interviewed staff and my observations of video footage, the finding regarding the allegation concerning a child was not adequately supervised is confirmed. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 303 Children were not adequately supervised at all times. On 3/4/25 a child, two years of age, was left in the hallway unattended one minute, fifty seconds. .1801(a)(1-5) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/26/25, 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 considered 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant PO Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Supervision- Supervision- Caregivers should always be able to account for the children in their care. It should be their habit to continuously scan the entire environment to know where everyone is and what they are doing. They should count the children frequently. This is especially important during transitions when children are moving from one location to another. These practices should be reviewed and explained during your Orientation process and periodically reviewed with all staff. Today, we discussed the specific incident from March 4, 2025, involving a two year old child being left unattended in the hallway. You shared that you have since spoke with the staff working with children two years of age, about supervisions and counting the children to ensure all children are accounted for. The staff involved in the incident in no longer employed at the facility. Review the facility’s current policies and procedures as it pertains to supervision. We discussed your current tracking and attendance sheets and discussed documenting the visual checks and counts more often than the current required times; morning, nap, afternoon and outdoor transition. Additional training and support may me needed. Violations of this nature directly impact the safety of the children while in your care. In addition, these types of violations have the greatest negative impact on your compliance history. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. Please be reminded that confirmed complaints may result in the issuance of administrative actions. A follow-up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .0803 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOY JUNCTION CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 74000322 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 156 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 378 Time In: 08:57 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. A. Little, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/27/24 with a “superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/11/24 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 eighty nine percent as of 3/4/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/4/25 and Faith Assembly of God of Greenville, N.C., Inc. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Fifteen groups were observed in the indoor learning environment. Children enrolled in spaces #201 and #208 received care according to their individual needs including feeding, napping, and tummy time. Staff sat closed to the children, interacting with them through play and conversation. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Throughout the facility, children were participating in group time activities and an indoor free play with Legos, magnet tiles, books and toy animals. Proper hand washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of ravioli, carrots, cucumbers, applesauce, cracker, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One canister of Zep Disinfectant wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet, above five feet, in space #204. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There was one tube of prescription Nystatin and one tube of Desitin located in a child’s bookbag, hanging below five feet, in space #210. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #213, there was one tube of Desitin with an authorization that expired on 2/20/25. In space #216, the authorization for an Auvi Q injector expired on 1/23/25 and the authorization for an Albuterol Sulfate 90 mcg inhaler expired on 12/17/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & 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. Verification of completion of First Aid training was not on file for staff employed on 7/22/24. .1102(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff employed on 6/10/24 and 7/22/25 completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training beyond 90 of employment. .1102(g) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Medication-All medications must be accompanied by a current written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Located in space #213, there was one tube of Desitin with an authorization that expired on 2/20/25. In space #216, there was an authorization for an Auvi Q injector that expired on 1/23/25 and an authorization for an Albuterol Sulfate 90 mcg inhaler that expired on 12/17/24. Today we discussed your current practices for monitoring medications. You shared that staff review a list of medications with their authorization dates and the expiration dates of the medication. I shared with you to review the current procedures and medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. When medication is no longer needed or the authorization or medication expires, you are to return the medication to the parent within 72 hours or dispose of it. In the meantime, medications need to be properly stored to ensure the health and safety of children. Today in space # 210, there was one tube of prescription Nystatin and one tube of Desitin located in a child’s bookbag, hanging below five feet. You stated the items were put in the bookbag a while ago to return them to the family. We discussed reviewing your methods of returning medications to families and properly storing then until they are retrieved. Staff Records-– Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Staff employed on 6/10/24 completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 12/11/24 and staff employed on 7/22/24 completed training on 1/30/25. You stated that when you reviewed the staff files, you noticed the training was missing and had them to complete the training at that time. Today we discussed your orientation process, you stated that you will consider adding this requirement to your staff orientation sessions. Be sure to monitor files regularly to ensure all requirements are met on time. All staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Staff member employed on 7/22/24 completed Basic Life Support training on 7/21/23. This training does not meet the requirement for First Aid training. You reported that it was an oversight and can get the staff member in a training. Review CPR/First Aid cards and certificates carefully to ensure they are from an approved organization and meet the requirements within 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c) and (d). Additional Comments: Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

10A NCAC 09 .1102 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOY JUNCTION CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 74000322 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 156 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 378 Time In: 08:57 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. A. Little, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/27/24 with a “superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/11/24 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 eighty nine percent as of 3/4/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/4/25 and Faith Assembly of God of Greenville, N.C., Inc. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Fifteen groups were observed in the indoor learning environment. Children enrolled in spaces #201 and #208 received care according to their individual needs including feeding, napping, and tummy time. Staff sat closed to the children, interacting with them through play and conversation. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Throughout the facility, children were participating in group time activities and an indoor free play with Legos, magnet tiles, books and toy animals. Proper hand washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of ravioli, carrots, cucumbers, applesauce, cracker, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One canister of Zep Disinfectant wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet, above five feet, in space #204. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There was one tube of prescription Nystatin and one tube of Desitin located in a child’s bookbag, hanging below five feet, in space #210. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #213, there was one tube of Desitin with an authorization that expired on 2/20/25. In space #216, the authorization for an Auvi Q injector expired on 1/23/25 and the authorization for an Albuterol Sulfate 90 mcg inhaler expired on 12/17/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & 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. Verification of completion of First Aid training was not on file for staff employed on 7/22/24. .1102(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff employed on 6/10/24 and 7/22/25 completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training beyond 90 of employment. .1102(g) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Medication-All medications must be accompanied by a current written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Located in space #213, there was one tube of Desitin with an authorization that expired on 2/20/25. In space #216, there was an authorization for an Auvi Q injector that expired on 1/23/25 and an authorization for an Albuterol Sulfate 90 mcg inhaler that expired on 12/17/24. Today we discussed your current practices for monitoring medications. You shared that staff review a list of medications with their authorization dates and the expiration dates of the medication. I shared with you to review the current procedures and medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. When medication is no longer needed or the authorization or medication expires, you are to return the medication to the parent within 72 hours or dispose of it. In the meantime, medications need to be properly stored to ensure the health and safety of children. Today in space # 210, there was one tube of prescription Nystatin and one tube of Desitin located in a child’s bookbag, hanging below five feet. You stated the items were put in the bookbag a while ago to return them to the family. We discussed reviewing your methods of returning medications to families and properly storing then until they are retrieved. Staff Records-– Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Staff employed on 6/10/24 completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 12/11/24 and staff employed on 7/22/24 completed training on 1/30/25. You stated that when you reviewed the staff files, you noticed the training was missing and had them to complete the training at that time. Today we discussed your orientation process, you stated that you will consider adding this requirement to your staff orientation sessions. Be sure to monitor files regularly to ensure all requirements are met on time. All staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Staff member employed on 7/22/24 completed Basic Life Support training on 7/21/23. This training does not meet the requirement for First Aid training. You reported that it was an oversight and can get the staff member in a training. Review CPR/First Aid cards and certificates carefully to ensure they are from an approved organization and meet the requirements within 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c) and (d). Additional Comments: Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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: JOY JUNCTION CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 74000322 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 3/5/2025 Number Present: 156 Completed Date: 3/5/2025 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 378 Time In: 08:57 AM Time Out: 03:15 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. A. Little, Director, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance. The last annual compliance visit was conducted 3/21/24. The sanitation inspection was completed 8/27/24 with a “superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted 4/11/24 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 eighty nine percent as of 3/4/25. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 3/4/25 and Faith Assembly of God of Greenville, N.C., Inc. was listed as current- active. We reviewed your facility contact information listed on the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) website and all information is current. Contact me if you need to make any changes to your contact information, e.g., phone numbers, mailing address. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Fifteen groups were observed in the indoor learning environment. Children enrolled in spaces #201 and #208 received care according to their individual needs including feeding, napping, and tummy time. Staff sat closed to the children, interacting with them through play and conversation. Safe sleep checks were completed and documented as required. Throughout the facility, children were participating in group time activities and an indoor free play with Legos, magnet tiles, books and toy animals. Proper hand washing techniques were observed. Lunch was observed and consisted of ravioli, carrots, cucumbers, applesauce, cracker, and milk. The following violations were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 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. One canister of Zep Disinfectant wipes were stored in an unlocked cabinet, above five feet, in space #204. .2820(b) 841 Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. There was one tube of prescription Nystatin and one tube of Desitin located in a child’s bookbag, hanging below five feet, in space #210. 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d) 842 A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. In space #213, there was one tube of Desitin with an authorization that expired on 2/20/25. In space #216, the authorization for an Auvi Q injector expired on 1/23/25 and the authorization for an Albuterol Sulfate 90 mcg inhaler expired on 12/17/24. 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & 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. Verification of completion of First Aid training was not on file for staff employed on 7/22/24. .1102(c) 1897 The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. Staff employed on 6/10/24 and 7/22/25 completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training beyond 90 of employment. .1102(g) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 3/19/25, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Medication-All medications must be accompanied by a current written authorizations from parents with complete instructions for administration. Located in space #213, there was one tube of Desitin with an authorization that expired on 2/20/25. In space #216, there was an authorization for an Auvi Q injector that expired on 1/23/25 and an authorization for an Albuterol Sulfate 90 mcg inhaler that expired on 12/17/24. Today we discussed your current practices for monitoring medications. You shared that staff review a list of medications with their authorization dates and the expiration dates of the medication. I shared with you to review the current procedures and medication requirements with staff and periodically check behind them to ensure all requirements are met. When medication is no longer needed or the authorization or medication expires, you are to return the medication to the parent within 72 hours or dispose of it. In the meantime, medications need to be properly stored to ensure the health and safety of children. Today in space # 210, there was one tube of prescription Nystatin and one tube of Desitin located in a child’s bookbag, hanging below five feet. You stated the items were put in the bookbag a while ago to return them to the family. We discussed reviewing your methods of returning medications to families and properly storing then until they are retrieved. Staff Records-– Maintaining accurate documentation in your center is critical in demonstrating compliance with the child care rules and to ensuring that your staff meet the requirements to provide a healthy and safe environment for the children in their care. Staff employed on 6/10/24 completed Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training on 12/11/24 and staff employed on 7/22/24 completed training on 1/30/25. You stated that when you reviewed the staff files, you noticed the training was missing and had them to complete the training at that time. Today we discussed your orientation process, you stated that you will consider adding this requirement to your staff orientation sessions. Be sure to monitor files regularly to ensure all requirements are met on time. All staff members are required to obtain CPR and First Aid certification and keep it current. Staff member employed on 7/22/24 completed Basic Life Support training on 7/21/23. This training does not meet the requirement for First Aid training. You reported that it was an oversight and can get the staff member in a training. Review CPR/First Aid cards and certificates carefully to ensure they are from an approved organization and meet the requirements within 10A NCAC 09 .1102 (c) and (d). Additional Comments: Raise NC Newsletters- Stay informed by subscribing to the weekly Raise NC Newsletters. The newsletters include updates on policies, programs and resources. It also highlights stories of local families, providers, and community leaders and showcases the impact of early care and learning across the state of North Carolina. Subscribe today by visiting https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/. Be knowledgeable of the child care laws and rules and environmental health rules; review them with your staff and assist them with understanding and implementing them to maintain compliance and keep children safe and healthy. The most recent versions of child care laws and rules and environmental health rules in North Carolina, the Items Number Listing and What’s New information are available on the DCDEE website, www.ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov. Check the designated facility email at least weekly to stay current with communication and email blasts from DCDEE. If your email is not the facility email, sign up for email blasts on the What’s New page for general information and communication from DCDEE. The Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children is able to provide you with resources and information, training opportunities, technical assistance on child care issues, and assistance with the Environment Rating Scales. Their phone number is (252) 758-8885 or check out their website at mppfc.org. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me at LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant, 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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: JOY JUNCTION CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 74000322 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0324-212L Visit Date: 3/21/2024 Number Present: 145 Completed Date: 3/21/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 112 Time In: 07:38 AM Time Out: 09:30 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s unannounced visit was to obtain information regarding alleged violations of child care requirements. The allegations are as follows: There is a concern that sanitation guidelines are not being followed. There is a concern that staff/child ratio are not being followed during all hours of operation. Staff/child ratio, group size, supervision, use of licensed space, space capacity, license restrictions, and the outdoor environment were monitored. The license and emergency care plan were posted. Fire drills, medication administration, and storage of hazardous products were also monitored. Files for new staff were reviewed and contained all required information. Additionally, I observed the indoor and outdoor space used by the children. Children throughout the facility were engaged in indoor free play, breakfast and small group activities. Teachers were observed assisting children with routine tasks and engaged in play and conversation with the children. Based on the information provided regarding concerns of the facility not following sanitation requirements, I observed each classroom space, diapering procedures, and interviewed select staff. I observed children arriving to the classroom spaces and engaged in play without washing their hands. Children were using baby wipes to wipe their hands following breakfast, before joining in indoor free play. It was reported that some groups used baby wipes to clean children’s hands prior to meals instead of washing them with soap and water. Based on the above information, this allegation was confirmed. Regarding the allegation that staff/child ratios were not in compliance, I reviewed attendance, arrival and departure, and staff timesheet records documenting staff schedules from February 26, 2024 to March 21, 2024. I also interviewed the administrator and select staff. Upon review of the records, I observed information indicating there were a sufficient number of staff present to comply with staff child ratios. Based on the above information the allegation was unconfirmed. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 608 Children did not wash their hands upon arrival at the center, after each visit to the toilet, before eating, before and after water activity play, after outside play, and after handling animals or animal cages. Children did no wash their hands upon arrival in space #201. Children did not wash their hands following breakfast in space #210. 15A NCAC 18A .2803(c) 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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 4/4/24, 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 considered 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant PO Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Handwashing- Routine handwashing prevents the spread of infections in early care and education programs. Running clean water over the hands removes visible soil. Wetting the hands before applying soap helps to create a lather that loosens dirt and brings the dirt into the soap. Thoroughly rinsing the hands removes the lather and dirt. Children and staff should wash their hands regularly and during key times such as toileting activities, after coughing, sneezing, or blowing nose, when hands look dirty, after playing outside, before and after eating, after touching animals or their cages, food preparation, or when giving first aid. Today I observed children enter the classroom and not wash hands before joining in play. I also observed children did not wash hands following meal time. Children’s hands were washed after being cued to do so. Contact the local Child Care Health Consultant or the Martin-Pitt Partnership for Children to complete a Stay Healthy, Stay Clean: Handwashing and Diapering training. Please be reminded that confirmed complaints may result in the issuance of administrative actions. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to monitor compliance with child care requirements. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: JOY JUNCTION CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Facility ID: 74000322 Consultant: LESHAUNDA MCCOTTER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 8/7/2023 Number Present: 114 Completed Date: 8/7/2023 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 258 Time In: 09:42 AM Time Out: 02:00 PM 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 your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for a routine unannounced visit. K. Denton, Director, assisted me with today’s visit. Your program currently operates with a Notice of Compliance, issued 10/2/15. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety one percent as of 8/4/23. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on 8/4/23 and Faith Assembly of God of Greenville, N.C., Inc was listed as current-active. A walk-through of the facility was completed today, all indoor and outdoor areas were monitored. I observed children in both the indoor and outdoor learning environments and found supervision and staff/child ratios to be in compliance. Children throughout the facility were participating in free play activities with manipulatives, blocks and dramatic play materials, transitions and personal care routines. Children enrolled in spaces #201 and #208 engaged in tummy time, napping, and feeding. Sleep checks were completed and recorded as required. The caregivers were interacting, speaking in soft tones, and meeting the developmental needs for each of the children. In spaces #205 and #206, children used paper, paper plates and paint to create flamingo. Outside, children play on the stationary climbing structure, swing, and portable toys. Files for new staff were reviewed. Fire and sanitation inspections have not occurred since the last visit and remain current. The following violation was observed. Violation Number Comment Rule 1882 Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. In space #203, medication authorization for Nystatin did not include all the required information. .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-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(s) documented must be corrected immediately. On or before 8/21/23, 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: LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant P.O. Box 397 Grifton, NC 28530 LeShaunda.McCotter@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: Medication- Administering medication requires skill, knowledge and careful attention to detail. Parents must give a caregiver/teacher written authorization to administer medication to the child. Permission to administer prescription Nystatin, located in space #203, was documented on the wrong form, therefore was missing the following required information: the criteria for the administration of the medication, the manner in which the medication shall be administered, and a validation of authorization up to 6 months. You stated prescription medication is to be delivered to the office, where parents are assisted in completing authorization forms. Remind staff that all medication authorizations for prescription medications must be documented on the “Medication Administration Permission Form,” medications must be in the original pharmacy labeled container, and stored in locked storage, unless it is an emergency rescue medication. Reminders: 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/ Interactions- Children learn best from rich, responsive social interactions with other people. These interactions allow children and adults to share attention and build bonds. In those interactions, adults can scaffold children's learning. When children are engaged in free play, use this opportunity to talk with children, pay attention to their interest, and strengthen the child/adult relationship. Engaging in conversation with very young children help them to build their vocabulary, imitation skills, and memory development. Responding to an infant coos and babbles help them to develop the back-and-forth interactions that later develop in conversation. At the completion of the visit, this visit summary was printed, reviewed, and a copy was left with you. Contact me, LeShaunda McCotter, Child Care Consultant at 252-751-8634, LeShaunda.McCotter@dhhs.nc.gov or Jennifer Linhardt, Licensing Supervisor, 252-373-4199, Jennifer.Linhardt@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

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.