Janice Smith's Home Childcare

Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review.

The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area.

Corrected during the visit

An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device.

Corrected during the visit

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information.

The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

Corrected during the visit

The written schedule did not show blocks of time assigned to types of activities and/or include periods of time for both active play and quiet play or rest.

The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2026

Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.

Corrected during the visit

When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

Corrected during the visit

Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.

The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2026

The written plan of care did not specify how parents will be notified when children accompany the operator off-premises for routine tasks not specified on the written schedule.

The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2026

The written plan of care did not specify how the operator will maintain compliance with transportation requirements specified in Rule .1723 when children are transported.

The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2026

For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.

Corrected during the visit

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.

Corrected during the visit

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2026

Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.

The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2026

The written plan of care did not specify how parents will be notified when children accompany the operator off-premises for routine tasks not specified on the written schedule.

The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2026

The written plan of care did not specify how the operator will maintain compliance with transportation requirements specified in Rule .1723 when children are transported.

The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2026

For each child being transported, the operator or other transportation provider did not have identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information, and a copy of the emergency medical care information form required by Rule .1721(a )(3) in the vehicle whenever children were transported.

Corrected during the visit

Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child.

Corrected during the visit

Operator did not maintain accurate daily attendance records including documentation of arrival and departure for all children in care, including the operator's own preschool children.

The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2026

A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility.

The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2025

Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years from the date of issuance).

The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2025

Bacteriological analysis indicating the water is free of bacteria had not been performed on a sample of water from each well used for the children's water supply every two years. Results were not kept on file in the home.

The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2025

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

Corrected during the visit

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

While in the presence of children in care, the operator, additional caregiver, and/or substitutes did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming only food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements as outlined in the meal pattern guidelines.

Corrected during the visit

Hazardous cleaning supplies and other items that might be poisonous e.g. toxic plants, were not out of reach or in locked storage when children were in care.

Corrected during the visit

Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age.

Corrected during the visit

The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete.

Corrected during the visit

Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available.

Corrected during the visit

Electric fans were not mounted out of the reach of children or did not have a mesh guard on each fan.

Corrected during the visit

Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division.

Corrected during the visit

All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.

Corrected during the visit

Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.

The state verified the correction on May 5, 2024

Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes.

The state verified the correction on May 5, 2024

Plastic bags, toys, and toy parts small enough to be swallowed, including but not limited to materials that can be easily torn apart such as foam rubber and Styrofoam, were accessible to children under the age of three.

The state verified the correction on May 5, 2024

Corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, and products under pressure in an aerosol dispenser and any substance that may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not kept in locked storage when children were in care.

The state verified the correction on May 5, 2024

All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.

The state verified the correction on May 5, 2024