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Open Arms Christian Child Development Center

Clayton, NC · Johnston County
2920 NC HWY 42W, Clayton, NC 27520
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Quick Facts

Capacity
136 children
Age Range
0 through 12
Transportation
Yes
Subsidized Program
Participates
State Rating
5

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Contact Information

📞 (919) 553-7227
2920 NC HWY 42W
Clayton, NC 27520
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✓ Licensed Five Star Center License
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License Number
51000626
License Holder
OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN C D C OF CLAYTON INC.
License Issued
Jul 22, 2022
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 - Meeting enhanced ratios minus 1. Spaces 1-8 & 12 approved for use by children

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OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER is a Five Star Center License in CLAYTON NC, with a maximum capacity of 136 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 through 12. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.
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
2026-07-21 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0626-386L
2026-07-21 Violation 501 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a)
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A vegetable was not served with lunch during the visit. Two afternoon snacks during the week of the visit only consisted of one component rather than two as required.
2026-07-21 Violation 511 .0901(i)
Foods and beverages with little or no nutritional value were available often and not just for special occasions. Potato chips were served as a component for lunch.
2026-07-21 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. A Magic Eraser was stored on the counter top in space 7.
2026-07-21 Violation 1791 .0901(e)(1-7)
The child care provider did not provide the required beverage(s). Lemonade was served with afternoon snack on 7-20-26.
2026-07-07 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0626-386L
2026-07-07 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. On 3-24-26, a staff member picked a one year old child up by her hands, resulting in an injury to her elbow.
2026-07-07 Violation 1911 .0802(f)
An incident report was not completed and mailed to a Division representative within seven days after the incident when medical treatment was required. An incident report was not complete and submitted to DCDEE as required for an injury to a one year old child's elbow on 3-24-26 which required medical attention.
2026-02-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2026-02-12 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. Magic Erasers were observed in top unlocked cabinets in spaces 3 and 6.
2026-02-12 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Eucerin eczema cream was stored in bin in an unlocked top cabinet in space 7.
2025-09-02 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-07-23 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-06-04 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-06-04 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. An aerosol can of Thompson's Water Seal and an aerosol can of shave cream were stored on top shelves in the resource room; the door to the resource room was left open and the room was unattended by a staff member.
2025-06-04 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Aquaphor hand cream and hand sanitizer were stored on the desk in the resource room; the door to the resource room was left open and the room was unattended by a staff member. A container of Vani-Cream was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 1.
2025-04-30 Unannounced Inspection No
2025-04-09 Announced Inspection No
2025-03-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-03-27 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. A first aid training was not completed once every two years by one staff member. This staff member was due to complete the training by 2-27-25 based on the date of her previous completion and did not complete the training until 3-4-25.
2025-03-27 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. A CPR training was not completed once every two years by one staff member. This staff member was due to complete the training by 2-27-25 based on the date of her previous completion and did not complete a new training until 3-4-25.
2025-03-27 Violation 1067 .1101(a)(b)
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Verification of completion of the required training was not available for one new staff member.
2025-02-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2025-02-13 Violation 859 .0605(q)
Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements. An inspection was not completed for January 2025.
2025-01-07 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-11-15 Unannounced Inspection No 1024-335L
2024-11-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes 1024-335L
2024-11-06 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-11-06 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. Based on three incident reports, children were not adequately supervised, leading to injury to a child.
2024-11-06 Violation 852 .0802 (e)
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file. Thirty incident reports documenting injuries were not available for review.
2024-11-06 Violation 106 10A NCAC 09 .0304(a)
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division. A fire inspection was last completed on 10-2-23.
2024-11-06 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A tube of Nystatin was stored in an unlocked top cabinet in space 8.
2024-11-06 Violation 858 .0604(q)
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age. Plastic grocery bags were stored in unlocked drawer in space 7 where one year old children were present.
2024-11-06 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. A medical report was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 10-11-24. The medical report provided by a staff member hired on 5-16-24 was completed on 3-7-23, which was more than twelve months at the time of hire.
2024-11-06 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. TB test results provided by a staff member hired on 5-16-24 were completed on 3-7-23, which was more than twelve months at the time of hire.
2024-11-06 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A criminal background check was not completed prior to employment for one staff member with a hire date of 10-11-24. A qualification letter was issued for this staff member on 10-14-24.
2024-11-06 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. A First Aid training was not completed within ninety days of hire by one staff member with a hire date of 6-10-24.
2024-11-06 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. A CPR training was not completed within ninety days of hire by one staff member with a hire date of 6-10-24.
2024-11-06 Violation 1067 .1101(a)(b)
Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Verification of the required training hours was not available for one staff member with a hire 10-11-24.
2024-11-06 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 qualification letter was not on file for one staff member with a hire date of 10-11-24. The letter was not issued until 10-14-24.
2024-11-06 Violation 1835 .0801(b)
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. The medical action plan for one child in space 2 was completed on 8-2-23; the plan was not updated annually as required.
2024-11-06 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. Verification of review of the policy was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 10-11-24.
2024-11-06 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. Authorization for a medicine to treat a chronic medical condition for a child in space 2 was dated for twelve months, rather then the six months allowed.
2024-07-02 Unannounced Inspection No
2024-06-18 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-06-18 Violation 209 GS 110-91(1)&(4-5)
Children used space that was not approved. The children from spaces 4 and 5 were present in two unapproved classrooms that were used for VBS.
2024-06-18 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. An outlet in space 6 by the sink was not covered or in use.
2024-05-01 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2024-05-01 Violation 9999
A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff member's purse was stored on the floor in the office. In space 7, a staff members bag was hanging inside the closet door, not out of reach of children. While the door to this closet was locked, the key was stored in the lock. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.'
2024-05-01 Violation 501 10A NCAC 09 .0901(a)
Meals/snacks did not comply with the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs. A bread or grain was not served during lunch.
2024-05-01 Violation 601 15A NCAC 18A .2806(j)(2)
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below. The thermometer in the refrigerator in space 8 indicated that the temperature was 50 degrees F.
2024-05-01 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. Two outlets in the office and one outlet in space 7 were not covered or in use.
2024-05-01 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. Two large containers of Mr. Clean and Great Value Disinfecting Wipes were stored in the office, which was unlocked with the door open, at the time of my arrival.
2024-05-01 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Lotrimin was stored in a basket in an unlocked top cabinet in space 1.
2024-05-01 Violation 1045 .1101(a)
New staff, who had contact with children, did not receive at least 16 hrs. orientation within first 6 weeks. Verification of completion of the required hours was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 2-19-24.
2024-05-01 Violation 1325 .1804(b)
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. The enrollment date was not noted on the verification for receipt of the discipline policy in four of the children's files reviewed.
2024-05-01 Violation 1329 .0801(a)(1-7)
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in two of the children's files reviewed.
2024-05-01 Violation 1851 .0604(j)
The operator did not notify the parent of each child enrolled in writing of the smoking and tobacco restriction. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed.
2024-03-12 Unannounced Inspection Yes 0324-004L
2024-03-12 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. A current activity plan was not available in space 5.
2024-03-12 Violation 807 10A NCAC 09 .0601(a)
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children. A male child in space 5 exhibited challenging and disruptive behaviors that led to injury to other children in the classroom. The administrator failed to address these behaviors, which created an unsafe environment for the children.
2024-03-12 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. A Magic Eraser was was in a tope, unlocked cabinet in space 5, not in locked storage as required.
2024-03-12 Violation 9999
A violation was found for which there is no item number. A staff member's backpack was observed on the floor in space 5, not out of the reach of the children. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2820(f) which states 'Employee purses and other personal effects shall be kept out of reach of children.'
2023-09-26 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-09-26 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. A non-aerosol spray bottle of Stinky Bowel Spray was stored in a top, unlocked cabinet in space 7.
2023-09-26 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. Nystatin was stored in a top, unlocked cabinet in space 7.
2023-09-26 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. Written permission was not available for a prescription medication for a child in space 7.
2023-09-26 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. Permission for an emergency medication for a child in space 6 expired on 8-6-23. A new permission form was not completed by the parent.
2023-09-26 Violation 1792 .0901(i)
Staff did not model appropriate eating behaviors by consuming food or beverages that meet the nutritional requirements specified in the Meal Patterns for Children in Child Care Programs in the presence of children in care. Two cups of Dunkin Doughnuts iced coffee and an open can of Pepsi were observed in the cabinet in space 7.
2023-08-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-07-19 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-07-19 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. An Epi-Pen was not in the box with the prescription label.
2023-07-19 Violation 847 10A NCAC 09 .0803(4)(6-9)
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information. Permission to administer emergency medication was not available for one child. Permission for emergency medication for another child expired in February, 2023.
2023-07-19 Violation 1041 G.S. 110-90.2(b)
Prior to employment a Criminal Background Check was not completed. A Criminal Background Check was not completed prior to employment for one staff member with a hire date of 7-6-23.
2023-07-19 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 qualification letter was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 7-6-23.
2023-07-19 Violation 1835 .0801(b)
The medical action plan was not updated on an annual basis or when changes to the plan were made by the child's parent or health care professional. A medical action plan was not available for two children, one with a food allergy and one with asthma.
2023-07-19 Violation 9999
A violation was found for which there is no item number. The kitchen door was not closed or locked. This is a violation of a requirement in 15A NCAC 18A .2808(f), which states: Children attending child care centers shall not be in the kitchen except when participating in a supervised activity.
2023-06-27 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-27 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 argued with each other, in a loud threatening manner, in the presence of children.
2023-06-13 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-06-13 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. TB test results were not provided by one staff member with a hire date of 4-3-23.
2023-06-13 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A completed health assessment was not available for one child.
2023-05-16 Unannounced Inspection No
2023-05-16 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. Verification of receipt of the summary was not available in one of the children's files reviewed.
2023-05-16 Violation 428 GS 110-91(12); .0508(a)
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference. The activity plan in space 3 was dated for April 25 and the plan in space 4 was dated for 4-25-23 to 4-28-23.
2023-05-16 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. Three outlets in space 12 were not covered or in use.
2023-05-16 Violation 841 15A NCAC 18A .2820(d)
Medications including prescription and non-prescription items were not stored in a locked cabinet or other locked container. A variety of over the counter medications, including pain medication, allergy medication, burn and first air ointment and antibiotic ointment were stored in the first aid kit in space 4, which was not in locked storage.
2023-05-16 Violation 1030 .0302(d)(1)(A)
Application for employment and date of birth was not on file for all staff. An application for employment was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 3-30-23.
2023-05-16 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. A completed medical form was not provided prior to employment for one staff member with a hire date of 4-3-23. A medical dated 4-5-23 was on file for this staff member.
2023-05-16 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. TB test result for one staff member with a hire date of 4-3-23 were more than 12 months old as they were completed on 6-7-21.
2023-05-16 Violation 1034 .0701(a)
All staff, including the director, did not have an annual health questionnaire on file following the initial medical statement. A health questionnaire was not completed annually by one staff member with a hire date of 4-2-19. The most recent health questionnaire was completed on 9-27-21.
2023-05-16 Violation 1232 10A NCAC 09 .0514(f)
Each employee's personnel file did not contain an annual staff evaluation and a staff development plan. An annual staff development plan was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 4-2-19. The most recent development plan was completed for this staff member on 5-11-22.
2023-05-16 Violation 1321 GS110-91(1)
Medical exam or health assessment record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission. A completed health assessment was not on file in one of the children's files reviewed.
2023-05-16 Violation 1325 .1804(b)
Parent’s statement includes the child’s name and date of enrollment and the date the parent signed the statement. the enrollment date was not included on the verification of receipt of the discipline policy in three of the children's files reviewed.
2023-05-16 Violation 1329 .0801(a)(1-7)
Application for enrollment did not include all required information. The application was not fully completed in three of the children's files reviewed.
2023-05-16 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. Verification of completion of the training was not available for one staff member with a hire date of 4-2-19.
2023-05-16 Violation 1908 .0608(b)(1-6)
A child's file did not have a statement with parent signature acknowledging receipt and explanation of the Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy and/or the acknowledgement did not have all the required information. Verification of receipt of the policy was not available in one of the children's files reviewed.
2023-05-09 Unannounced Inspection Yes
2023-05-09 Violation 303 .1801(a)(1-5)
Children were not adequately supervised at all times. A four year old child was left unattended in a classroom for approximately six minutes on 1-25-23.
2023-05-09 Violation 908 .1803(b)
Discipline was not appropriate for the child's age and development. A four year old child was placed in time out for longer than five minutes on 1-25-23.

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