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A Child's World Learning Center
Winston-salem, NC
· Forsyth County
1290 HARTMAN PLAZA DRIVE,
Winston-salem, NC 27127
Quick Facts
Capacity
183 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 764-0670
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
34000868
License Holder
ACWLC, III INC.
License Issued
May 17, 2021
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
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About the Provider
Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment with a quality development program that meets the needs of the whole child, as an individual, so that she or he becomes a life-long learner.
Additional Information:
Four Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed several landscaping stakes not flush with the landscaping timbers on the middle playground. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed one (1) bottle of sunscreen that did not have a permission form in space 3A. | |||
| 2026-08-04 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. During the visit, I observed a guinea pig housed in the classroom designated for school-age children. The guinea pig did not have vet records available for review. This is a violation of rule 15A NCAC 18A .2831. | |||
| 2026-03-24 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-03-24 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. During the visit, I observed one (1) employee file that did not have documentation of completing a First Aid training within ninety (90) days of hire. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. During the visit, I observed a lattice tunnel that was broken in several places on the playground designated for preschool aged children. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. During the visit, I observe an unlocked cabinet in space 4B that contained cleaning supplies. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 849 | .0803(12) |
| Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization. During the visit, I observed four (4) diaper creams that were not returned to the parent after the authorization had expired in space 3A. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 1805 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) |
| A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. During the visit, I observe that one (1) employee was not reported to DCDEE using the ABCMS Provider Portal within five (5) business days. | |||
| 2025-09-17 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. During the visit, I observed one (1) bug spray that did not have a medication authorization form on file in space 2B. | |||
| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-014L |
| 2025-07-16 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0725-224L |
| 2025-07-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0725-014L |
| 2025-07-08 | Violation | 303 | .1801(a)(1-5) |
| Children were not adequately supervised at all times. During the visit, nine (9) employees confirmed that they were aware of an incident that occurred on June 30th, 2025. It was reported that during naptime time, a one (1) year old child was in space TodB and was found to have a used cigarette butt in her mouth for an unknown amount of time. | |||
| 2025-07-08 | Violation | 1848 | .0604(h) |
| The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free. During the visit, it was confirmed that on June 30th, 2025, a one (1) year old child in space TodB was found to have a used cigarette butt in her mouth. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I did not observe any safety concerns indoors. On the large playground, I observed several lifted and exposed landscaping border stakes. | |||
| 2025-04-22 | Violation | 1824 | .0607(e) |
| The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current. During the visit, I observed an EPR plan that was dated for November 2023. | |||
| 2024-12-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1224-222L |
| 2024-10-22 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. During the visit, I did not observe a current activity plan in spaces TodA and SA. A current activity plan was posted in space TodA during the visit but the SA activity plan could not be located. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 445 | .0510 (e ) (1)(A-G) |
| For children under three years of age, developmentally appropriate toys and activities were not provided as outlined in Rule. During the visit, I observed some home living and block play materials in space TodB. I observed a shelf that was turned around and inaccessible to children with manipulative and music toys stored on the shelf. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 705 | .0601(c) |
| Equipment and furnishings were not sturdy, stable and free of hazards. During the visit, I observed a large playground structure on the playground designated for preschool children that had exposed rust and cracking plastic on the steps. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. During the visit, I observed several broken pieces of plastic toys on the playground designated for school-age children. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 840 | .2820(b) |
| 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. During the visit, I observed a first aid kit on one bus used to transport children containing antiseptic wipes and body fluid powder, not in locked storage. I observed a bottle of hands sanitizer stored in a cup holder of a bus used to transport children. I observed a staff back pack that had perfume stored in the side pocket hanging on a door not in locked storage in space SA. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 844 | .0803(2)(a) |
| Prescribed medicine was not in original labeled container or accompanied by signed and dated written instructions from prescribing physician or health care professional. During the visit, I observed one tube of Nystatin ointment not store in its original packaging. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. During the visit, I observed a diaper cream form in space InfA and a diaper cream form in space TodA that did not include all the required information on the authorization form. I observed a Chapstick in space 3A that did not have a medication authorization form on file for review. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 1124 | 10A NCAC 09 .1003(d) |
| Emergency and identifying information, including the child's name, photograph, emergency contact information and/or a copy of the emergency medical care information form was not in the vehicle for each child being transported. During the visit, I observed bus binders that did not include emergency identifying information for all children documented on the bus log. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 1125 | .1003(i)(j) |
| Before children were transported, written permission from a parent was not obtained that included when and where the child was to be transported, expected time of departure and arrival, and the transportation provider. During the visit, I observed a bus binder that did not include current permission to transport all children listed on the bus log. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 1834 | .0801(b) |
| Application did not have a medical action plan attached for any child with health care needs such as allergies, asthma, or other chronic conditions that require specialized health services. During the visit, I observed a permission form for an epi-pen for an enrolled child that did not have a medical actin plan attached. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 1890 | .0701(d) |
| Each staff member did not have the required medical report, proof of tuberculosis test or screening and/or completed health questionnaire in a medical file, maintained separately from the staff member's individual personnel file. During the visit, I observed two existing employee files that had health questionnaires and/or vaccine information stored in their personnel file and not in their separate medical file. | |||
| 2024-10-22 | Violation | 9995 | |
| A violation was found for which there is no item number. During the visit, I observed a teacher helping multiple children in space TodA wash hands upon entry from outdoor play. Proper handwashing procedures were not followed. The water was turned off by the teacher using her hands rather than a paper towel. This is a violation of 15A NCAC 18A .2803 HANDWASHING. | |||
| 2024-08-20 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-211A |
| 2024-08-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0824-082A |
| 2024-04-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-04-30 | Violation | 1882 | .0803(6)(a-i); .0803(7)(a-g); .0803(8)(a-d) |
| Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule. I observed a container of Vaseline in space 3B that did not have a medication authorization form. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-11-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. There were no safety concerns observed indoors. On the playgrounds for infants, toddlers, and preschool aged children, I observed two trash cans with busted lids exposing sharp plastic pieces. | |||
| 2023-11-13 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. A shelter in place drill was documented on 06/13/2023. A shelter in place or lockdown drill was not recorded in the month of September. | |||
| 2023-07-21 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0723-098L |
| 2023-06-15 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 812 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(c) |
| Electrical outlets and power strips, not in use, which were located in space used by children did not have safety outlets or were not covered with safety plugs unless located behind furniture or equipment that cannot be moved by a child. I observed one outlet in space four and one outlet in space five that were not covered with safety plugs. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 842 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(a & b) |
| A drug or medication was administered without written authorization and/or instructions from a child's parent or authorized health professional. I observed two diaper creams and one sunscreen in space one, one sunscreen in space nine, and one container of Vaseline in space six that did not have written authorization from a child's parent. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. I observed there was not a playground inspection completed in May 2023. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. I observed the last documented safe sleep check that was conducted on an infant in space three was from 06/05/2023. No safe sleep checks were documented after that date. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1048 | .1102(c) |
| 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. I observed one employee who did not complete First Aid training within the first 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1049 | .1102(d) |
| All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file. I observed one employee who did not complete CPR training within the first 90 days of hire. | |||
| 2023-06-15 | Violation | 1123 | 10A NCAC 09 .1002(a) |
| All vehicles used to transport children were not free of hazards. I observed one tire on a 2005 Chevrolet Express G3500 Minibus that did not have a tire tread greater than 2/32 of an inch. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 125 | 10A NCAC 09 .0302(d)(4) |
| Daily records of arrival and departure times for children enrolled at the center were not maintained as children arrive and depart and/or were not made available for review. School age children in care before-school on the day of my visit were not signed out when they departed the center for school. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Parents signatures were not provided for two children's diaper creams in a toddler classroom. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. Monthly playground inspections were not completed since June 2022 by a trained individual. | |||
| 2022-12-01 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was not conducted in November 2022 although the last one was conducted 8/19/22. | |||
| 2022-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-07-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 1045 | .1101(a) |
| New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. A new staff employed 5/9/22 to prepare and deliver meals and snacks to each classroom did not have documentation of new staff orientation on file. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 856 | 10A NCAC 09 .0604(p) |
| The indoor and/or outdoor premises was not checked once a day, prior to initial use, ensuring debris, and broken equipment was removed and disposed of. Three tricycles with broken handle bars were observed on the playground. You removed the tricycles today until they can be repaired. | |||
| 2022-07-19 | Violation | 887 | .0606(g) |
| Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month. Sleep charts were not provided to document the sleep of an infant receiving care in a different room than the child's assigned classroom. | |||
| 2022-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-23 | Violation | 902 | G.S. 110-91(10) |
| Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs. Staff members failed to attend to children in a nurturing and appropriate manner when a four-year-old was placed in a chair for at least 10 minutes. | |||
| 2022-01-05 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-01-04 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-01-04 | Violation | 1811 | .0604(u);.0302(d)(8) |
| Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete. An emergency drill was last conducted in September 2021. A drill due in December 2021 was not conducted. | |||
| 2022-01-04 | Violation | 1033 | .0701(a) |
| On or before the first day of work, all staff, including the director and individuals who volunteer more than once per week did not provide results indicating that they were free of active TB and/or TB test or screening was older than 12 months. A staff employed 3/25/21 submitted a TB test older than a year old - dated 3/4/20. | |||
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