Four Star Family CC Home License
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Janice Smith's Home Childcare
Wadesboro, NC
· Anson County
JIM HANNA LANE,
Wadesboro, NC 28170
Quick Facts
Capacity
5 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
4
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Licensed Four Star Family CC Home License
Active License
License Number
04000185
License Issued
Oct 30, 2018
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 - NMT 2 children < 1 year old. No outdoor play in back yard.
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About the Provider
JANICE SMITH'S HOME CHILDCARE is a Four Star Family CC Home License in WADESBORO NC, with a maximum capacity of 5 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
Additional Information:
One Star Family CC Home License
Hours of Operation
- Days of Operation Monday–Friday
Inspection/Report History
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| Date | Type | Violations | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 542 | .1718(b)(1) |
| When screen time was provided, it was not offered to stimulate a developmental domain in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. The provider was watching the news when the consultant first arrived, children sat with books but watched the television. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There were three missing outlet covers in the children's play area. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 915 | GS 110-91(12); 10 A NCAC 09 .1718(6)(a-c) |
| 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. There was no evidence of a schedule and cots were down and a child was sleeping during the visit. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| 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. Children attendance was not recorded prior to the consultant's visit. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 1875 | .1714(d)(10) |
| The EPR Plan did not include the location of the Ready to Go File and/or required information. Children information/emergency information was not placed in the file. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 1940 | .1719(a)(6) |
| 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. There was a container of clorox wipes on the desk in the living room where children were sitting on the couch. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 1943 | .1724(a)(11) |
| An infant was observed sleeping in a seating device. A two year old child was sleep in a car seat during the visit. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 1983 | .1706( e) |
| Children's special diets or food allergies were not posted in the food preparation area and/or in the child's eating area. There was no evidence of this requirement. | |||
| 2026-07-29 | Violation | 2035 | .1718(b)(3) |
| Operator did not document screen time on a cumulative log or activity plan and/or it was not available for review. Provider did not utilize a log . | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2026-04-09 | Unannounced Inspection | No | |
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| 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. Fire drill was don on April 3, 2026, there was no attendance taken on that day. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 1101 | .1723(5) |
| Operator or other transportation provider did not have written permission from each child's parents or guardian to transport the child. The provider was not approved for transportation, therefore it was no form completed. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 1103 | .1723(13) |
| 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. The provider was not approved for transportation and there was no evidence of this information. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 1715 | .1712(e )(3) |
| 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 provider was not approved for transportation, therefore it was not on the form. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 1716 | .1712(e )(4) |
| 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 provider was not approved for transportation, therefore it was not on the form. | |||
| 2026-04-09 | Violation | 1997 | .1723(11) |
| Vehicle used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher. No evidence of this requirement. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 801 | 10A NCAC 09 .1725(a)(1) |
| 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. Provider has not had her water tested. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 930 | G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(n) & (o) |
| 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). Provider letter expired in July 2025. | |||
| 2025-08-05 | Violation | 1831 | G.S. 110-90.2 (b) & (d) & .2703(e) .1702(b)(1) |
| A valid qualification letter was not on file and available for review at the facility. Provider's Son did not have information on file, and was expired online. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| 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. A bottle of glass cleaner was sitting on the bathroom counter near the soap dispenser. | |||
| 2025-04-10 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| 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. Plastic bags were accessible in the activity center room. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage.peovoder had her personal and other residence medications with I n children's reach. (KIDS VITAMIN, pesto kids, cetrizine. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. There was no evidence of the m9st rece | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 715 | 10 A NCAC .1719(a )(26) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of the reach of children or did not have a mesh guard on each fan. Fan was plalace in the formal living room on the floor where children were resting. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 906 | .1721(a)(3)(I) |
| Authorization to seek medical care in the parent's absence was not available.omr child)JK), did not have the emergency authorization completed | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
| The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. The last documented was on 2-2-24. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 1892 | .1721(a)(3) |
| Application was not on file for each enrolled child, including his/her own preschool child(ren) who are not school-age. Application was on file but not signed by parents. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 1940 | .1719(a)(6) |
| 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. Lysol, air freshener, and disinfectant infectant spray were at in the sleep area, desk, bathroom, and kitchen. | |||
| 2024-08-07 | Violation | 1985 | .1706(g) |
| 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. Skittles were on the television opened. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 705 | .1719(a)(5) |
| All medicines, including refrigerated and unrefrigerated, were not kept in locked storage. There were three prescription medication and one cold and allergy medication in the living room where the children were sitting. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| 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. aerosol air fresheners were on the kitchen table, and in the living room. the kitchen table has additional cleaning supplies. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| 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. Plastic bags were in the living room where the children napped and in the front living room on the left of the room near the television. In the dramatic play area, there were several pretend food toys that were still in the plastic the was on it when it was purchased. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1948 | .1724(a)(7) |
| Sleeping infants, ages 12 months and younger were not visually checked every 15 minutes. There was no evidence of visually check available for review. | |||
| 2024-05-02 | Violation | 1962 | 10A NCAC 09 .1718(a)(8)(A)(i-iv) |
| Activity plans did not include activities intended to stimulate the developmental domains, in accordance with NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development. There were no activity plan available for review. Provider stated she was still working on it with her son. | |||
| 2023-08-10 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-08-10 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| 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. Raid flying bug spray was left on the kitchen counter. WD 40 was outside on the picnic table. | |||
| 2023-08-10 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. Outlets were uncovered behind a chair were children were sleeping and in the living room. | |||
| 2023-08-10 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
| The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. last documented was March 8, 2023, should have been conducted in June. | |||
| 2023-08-10 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| 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. Plastic bags were stored under the bathroom sink, under the changing tables, the dramatic play food was still in plastic and accessible to children. | |||
| 2023-08-10 | Violation | 1953 | .1725(a)(4) |
| Operator did not ensure child's hands were washed upon arrival at the home each day. Two children arrived during the visit and they went straight to the kitchen to finish the meal they arrived with. | |||
| 2023-08-10 | Violation | 2042 | .1730(i) |
| Swimming pool on the premises was not enclosed by a fence at least four feet high, or the fence was not locked, to prevent access by children. There was no fence, lock or cover. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 701 | .1719(a)(1)&(17) |
| All indoor and outdoor areas used by the children were not kept clean, orderly, and free of items which are potentially hazardous to children including removal of items a child can swallow; the removal of loose nails or screws and splinters on inside; and use of outdoor equipment that is too hot to touch. There was a blue razor in the bathroom on the sink that the children use. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 715 | 10 A NCAC .1719(a )(26) |
| Electric fans were not mounted out of the reach of children or did not have a mesh guard on each fan. there was a fan on the floor near the couch that children were sitting on. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered.l There were several outlets through out the home that were uncovered, the playroom, behind a chair in the front room, and in the living room where the children napped. | |||
| 2023-06-02 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| 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. there were toys in the dramatic play area that were still wrapped in plastic, in the living room their were several plastic bags with items in them. | |||
| 2022-09-08 | Announced Inspection | No | |
| 2022-08-11 | Unannounced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 714 | 10A NCAC .1721(e)(5)(A-F) |
| Monthly check for hazards on the outdoor play area was not completed using a form supplied by the Division. Last documented playground check was 6-7-22 | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 921 | .1721(e)(6) |
| 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. There was no evidence of daily attendance with times of arrival/departure. Most documents only had temperature checks. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 1853 | .1719(a)(15) & .1721( e)(2) |
| The operator did not conduct a monthly fire drill. The last fire drill documented was conducted on 6-7-22. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 1854 | .1719(a )(16) & .1721(e )(7) |
| The operator did not conduct a quarterly lockdown or shelter-in-place drill and or the drill record was incomplete. the last documented drill was on 4-??-22. There was no day only month and year. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 1893 | 10A NCAC 09 .1721 (a)(3)(A)(B)(C)(E) |
| Application did not include all required information including, but not limited to: child's full name, named to be called, child's date of birth, any allergies, including symptoms and the type of response required, and any fears or behavior characteristics a child has. this was incomplete for K.B. | |||
| 2022-08-11 | Violation | 1922 | .1719(a)(18) |
| 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. plastic was located in the bathroom under the changing table, in the room with the activity centers the plastic drawers had plastic bags with toys inside. | |||
| 2022-06-24 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-06-24 | Violation | 543 | .1718(c) |
| Screen time was not prohibited for children under the age of three. The operator did not offer alternative activities for children under the age of three years. The ERS assessors' report stated ' The provider reported that the children, including the children under 24 months old, watch television once a week.' | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Announced Inspection | Yes | |
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 706 | .1719 (a)(7) |
| 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. Two cans of aerosol spray disinfectants were not locked. One was in the bathroom the other in the activity center area. | |||
| 2022-04-07 | Violation | 716 | 10A NCAC .1719(a)(27) |
| Electrical outlets not in use were not covered. There was an uncovered outlet near the closet.. | |||
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