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A Child's World Learning Center
Advance, NC
· Davie County
126 COMMERCE DR,
Advance, NC 27006
Quick Facts
Capacity
199 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5
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Contact Information
📞 (336) 940-3975
Licensed Five Star Center License
Active License
License Number
30000059
License Holder
ACWLC, INC.
License Issued
Feb 9, 2023
Issued By
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
District Office
North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services - Division of Child Development
License Conditions: Other - May care for children up to 18 year old.
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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 he or she becomes a life-long learner.
Our facilities are licensed and regulated by the Division of Child Development of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Our instructors are carefully chosen based on their education, professionalism and experience.
Our facilities are licensed and regulated by the Division of Child Development of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Our instructors are carefully chosen based on their education, professionalism and experience.
Additional Information:
Three Star Center License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-14 | Violation | 1314 | .0802(c)(2) |
| Emergency information did not name childs health care professional. Files for two children did not contain the necessary information regarding the child's health care professional. | |||
| 2026-02-17 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0226-110A |
| 2026-01-28 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2025-08-21 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 114 | GS 110-102 |
| A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center. One child's file did not contain documentation of receipt of the NC Child Care Law summary. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 1030 | .0302(d)(1)(A) |
| Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. One staff with a hire date of 4/1/25 did not have an application in their file. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 1203 | 10A NCAC 09 .0514(b) |
| 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. One child's file did not contain signed documentation that the policies were discussed with the parents. | |||
| 2025-08-21 | Violation | 1320 | GS 110-91(1);.0302(d)(2); .0304(g) |
| Children's records that include an application for enrollment, medical and immunization records, and permission to seek emergency medical care was not on file for each child. One child's file did not include a medical record. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-03-13 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean, free of visible fungal growth, and in good repair. In Space 6b a small hole was in the wall. The hole was the size of a child's finger and at the children's level. The hole was made inaccessible during the visit by placing a piece of furniture in front of it. | |||
| 2025-03-13 | Violation | 843 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(1)(d) |
| A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date. In Space 1 a tube of Aquaphor had expired. This was removed from the classroom. | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-10-30 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. In Space 1 the children were observed using screen time, there was no screen time log maintained in the classroom. | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Violation | 1035 | .0701(a) |
| Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually. Two staff with hire dates of 2/26/24 and 4/19/21 did not have updated Emergency Information Forms in their file. | |||
| 2024-10-30 | Violation | 1874 | .0608(d)(1-4) |
| The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file. One staff with a hire date of 9/3/24 did not have a Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy signed in their file. | |||
| 2024-10-30 | 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. In Spaces 5b and 3 there was information missing from the permission to administer forms. | |||
| 2024-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | 0724-374A |
| 2024-08-05 | Violation | 524 | .0510(d)(2)(A-C) |
| When children 3 years and older were in care, screen time was not used to stimulate a developmental domain; was not limited to 30 minutes a day and no more than a total of two and a half hours per week, per child; and/or was not documented on a cumulative log or the activity plan that is available for review. On July 10, 2024, a staff member failed to follow screen time rules by allowing a five-year-old child to play games on the staff member's cellphone. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 807 | 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a) |
| A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. In Space 3 there were toy storage buckets which were cracked and broken, accessible to children. | |||
| 2024-06-13 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. In Space 2 and 9 permission to administer forms did not included all the required information. | |||
| 2024-04-12 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0424-044L |
| 2024-04-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0324-294L |
| 2024-01-25 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-274L |
| 2023-12-19 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1223-060L |
| 2023-12-04 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-12-04 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-274L |
| 2023-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 1123-274L |
| 2023-12-01 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 428 | GS 110-91(12); .0508(a) |
| A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. In Space 3 there was not an activity plan posted for the current week. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. Walls throughout the facility had peeling paint with plaster and drywall exposed. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | 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. Space 8 had an outlet near the sink without a cover. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | 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. Space 3 and 4 had diaper creams and ointments with no permission to administer forms. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Spaces 3 and 4 had permission to administer forms for diaper creams that did not have parent signatures. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 1032 | 10A NCAC 09 .0701(a) |
| Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months. One staff with a hire date of 9/5/23 did not have a medical report on file for review. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | 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. Five children did not have photographs included on their emergency information sheet. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 1757 | G.S. 110-90.2(b) & (d) & .2703(e) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility. A seasonal staff, M. Regalado who was employed from June-August 2023 did not have a qualifying letter on file. She will not be allowed to return to work until she completes the CBC application and fingerprinting process again. | |||
| 2023-12-01 | Violation | 1897 | .1102(g) |
| 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. One staff with a hire date of 5/18/23 did not complete the required training until 10/12/23. | |||
| 2023-09-08 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-06-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | 0623-049L |
| 2023-05-23 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-04-27 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-03-15 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-13 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-02-02 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2023-01-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-01-10 | 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. In Space 4 there was an uncovered outlet accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | 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. There was air freshener which is under pressure in an unlocked adult bathroom. | |||
| 2023-01-10 | Violation | 1313 | .0802(c)(1) |
| Emergency information did not include name, address, and telephone number of parent or other emergency contact person. One child's file did not list the address or telephone number for the parents. | |||
| 2022-12-13 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-10-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-10-05 | Violation | 1118 | GS 110-91 (13); .1003(g) |
| Children were left in a vehicle unattended by an adult. A six-year-old child was left unattended on a facility bus after a staff member parked and exited the vehicle. | |||
| 2022-08-19 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-19 | 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. In Space 4 there was bulk soap on a shelf in the bathroom area. | |||
| 2022-08-19 | Violation | 808 | 15A NCAC 18A .2832(a) |
| The outdoor premises were not clean, drained and free of litter and hazardous materials grass and other vegetation in a manner which does not encourage vermin. Near the entrance to the playground used by toddlers, there was a table with standing water inside. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-02-08 | 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. There were not photographs for all children who are transported. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 620 | 15A NCAC 18A .2825(a) |
| All walls and ceilings including doors and windows were not kept clean and in good repair. In Space 1 the covering on the drawers and cabinet doors was peeling. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 847 | 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9) |
| Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. There were a total of forty-eight (48) creams or medications requiring a medical authorization. I monitored thirteen (13) of the creams and medications. Three permission to administer forms did not have the required information. | |||
| 2022-02-08 | Violation | 859 | .0605(q) |
| Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. The last monthly playground inspection documented was December 2021. | |||
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