NC GS110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SAVE THE CHILDREN ABERDEEN HEAD START ACADEMY Facility ID: 63000509 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: 0425-372L Visit Date: 5/7/2025 Number Present: 14 Completed Date: 5/7/2025 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 11:10 AM Time Out: 12:50 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Complaint Visit Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced Reporter stated there are allegations of violations of child care requirements. I interviewed Ms. Baker, Interim Administrator, regarding the allegations. Ms. Baker stated she was not aware of the incident until the evening of the incident. The next morning she viewed the video and observed the staff hit the child on the shoulder. I was given permission to view the video of the incident. It clearly showed the staff person hit the child's shoulder with her hand after he stepped in juice that was spilled on the floor. Staff A, who witnessed the incident, stated the child stepped in the juice and the staff person hit the child on his right shoulder and asked him why he stepped in the juice. Staff B, who also witnessed the incident, stated the staff person did not hit the child. She stated the staff person grabbed the child's arm and gently pulled him away from the juice. Based on interviews and video observation, this complaint is substantiated. Violation Number Comment Rule 904 A child was handled in a rough way, including shaking, pushing, shoving, pinching, slapping, biting, kicking, or spanking. A three year old child was hit on his shoulder by a staff member after he stepped in spilled juice. .1803(a)(1) Ms. Baker stated the staff person has been suspended and an internal investigation is ongoing. She stated once the investigation is completed, staff will receive training on Safeguarding Children and active supervision and appropriate discipline of children. Comments: Child care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. On or before May 21, 2025, I must receive a written, dated, and signed compliance letter that describes accurately and in detail, how and when the violations were corrected. Please be aware any information submitted by you is considered legal documentation. If it is determined the information provided in the letter is not true, this may be considered falsification of information. If sufficient information is not received by the due date, a follow-up visit will be conducted. Mail or email the information to: Debbie Davis, Child Care Consultant 300 Sunset Drive, Robbins, NC 27325 Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov If you email the compliance letter, it must be sent from the email address registered with the DCDEE (this serves as your signature) and the following information must be included: name, position, facility name, and facility ID number. An example is: Jane Doe, Administrator AAA Child Care ID # 12345678 The visit summary was discussed with Ms. Baker and a copy was left at the facility. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail at Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: supervision. Open / not marked corrected.

G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SAVE THE CHILDREN ABERDEEN HEAD START ACADEMY Facility ID: 63000509 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Ebony Washington, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued July 15, 2020, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 31, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed October 17, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 8, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of December 10, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 9,2024 and Save the Children was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed playing in centers, having group time, toileting, preparing for and eating lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of BBQ sandwich, baked beans, peaches and milk. One violation was documented and corrected during the visit - Violation Number Comment Rule 840 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 toilet bowl brush was sitting in the bathroom for preschool children. It was removed and made inaccessible during the visit. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. Technical Assistance- Ms. Washington asked for guidance concerning children with behavioral issues. The Partnership for Children and Families in Cumberland County has a Behavioral Specialist who is available to assist Moore County providers. Contact Sheila Rowe-Behavioral Specialist Program Manager for assistance at (910)867-9700. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail at Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SAVE THE CHILDREN ABERDEEN HEAD START ACADEMY Facility ID: 63000509 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 12/10/2024 Number Present: 37 Completed Date: 12/10/2024 Age: From 2 To 5 Total Minutes: 105 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Ebony Washington, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued July 15, 2020, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component (meeting enhanced space and ratios) and 1 quality point for meeting the programmatic option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted January 31, 2024. The sanitation inspection was completed October 17, 2024 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted January 8, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety six percent as of December 10, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on December 9,2024 and Save the Children was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed playing in centers, having group time, toileting, preparing for and eating lunch. Lunch was observed and consisted of BBQ sandwich, baked beans, peaches and milk. One violation was documented and corrected during the visit - Violation Number Comment Rule 840 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 toilet bowl brush was sitting in the bathroom for preschool children. It was removed and made inaccessible during the visit. .2820(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. The violation(s) documented must be corrected immediately. Technical Assistance- Ms. Washington asked for guidance concerning children with behavioral issues. The Partnership for Children and Families in Cumberland County has a Behavioral Specialist who is available to assist Moore County providers. Contact Sheila Rowe-Behavioral Specialist Program Manager for assistance at (910)867-9700. CBC Provider Portal Technical Assistance & Notification to the Division of New Hires or Residents Technical Assistance Guidance As stated in G.S. 110-90.2 & .2703(r) child care operators are to notify the Division of any new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The process of notifying the Division has changed and is now captured in ABCMS. This change has been in effect since February 2024. Effective immediately, you will need to obtain a Business NCID and complete Provider Portal training in Moodle at https://www.dcdee.moodle.nc.gov/course/view.php?id=119. No action is needed on your part if you have completed the reference training and are currently using the ABCMS Provider Portal to update information regarding new hires or residents. Once the training has been completed and access has been given, you must verify your facility roster to ensure current staff are noted on the roster. This information should be updated in ABCMS in an ongoing basis as staff members are hired and when their employment is terminated. This satisfies the requirement to notify the Division of new child care providers working who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days. The compliance of this rule will be monitored during your next visit. Please note, the hard copy of the Change of Information form will no longer be needed or accepted. Should you need assistance please contact the Criminal Background Check Unit at (919) 814-8401 and someone will assist you. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail at Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

G.S. 110-91 · Violation

Name of Operation: SAVE THE CHILDREN ABERDEEN HEAD START ACADEMY Facility ID: 63000509 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Ebony Washington, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued July 15, 2020, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the programmatic option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 6, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed October 29, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent as of January 30, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 30, 2024 and Save the Children Head Start was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed having free play, story time, completing table activities, group time, toileting, preparing for and eating lunch and napping. Lunch was observed and consisted of pork chop patty, broccoli, tropical fruit, roll and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A large black plastic toy bin on the playground for preschool children was cracked and broken on the top edges. It was removed during the visit. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail at Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.

NC GS 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: SAVE THE CHILDREN ABERDEEN HEAD START ACADEMY Facility ID: 63000509 Consultant: DEBORAH DAVIS Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 1/31/2024 Number Present: 49 Completed Date: 1/31/2024 Age: From 1 To 5 Total Minutes: 120 Time In: 10:00 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp Full Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor your program for compliance with applicable child care requirements for an annual compliance visit. Ebony Washington, Administrator, assisted me with the visit. Your program currently operates with a three-star license, issued July 15, 2020, earning 5 points in the education component, 2 points in the program standards component and 1 quality point for the programmatic option. The last annual compliance visit was conducted February 6, 2023. The sanitation inspection was completed October 29, 2023 with a “Superior” classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on January 8, 2024 and your facility was approved for daytime care only. The center's compliance history was reviewed with the operator. The program’s compliance history was ninety five percent as of January 30, 2024. The NC Secretary of State website was reviewed on January 30, 2024 and Save the Children Head Start was listed as current- active. You visited each indoor and outdoor space with me. Children were observed having free play, story time, completing table activities, group time, toileting, preparing for and eating lunch and napping. Lunch was observed and consisted of pork chop patty, broccoli, tropical fruit, roll and milk. The following violation(s) were documented. Violation Number Comment Rule 721 All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair. A large black plastic toy bin on the playground for preschool children was cracked and broken on the top edges. It was removed during the visit. G.S. 110-91(6); .0601(b) Child Care programs are expected to achieve and maintain compliance at all times and are required by NC GS 110-90(4) (d) to achieve and maintain an eighteen-month compliance history score of at least seventy-five percent. Any violation(s) documented may impact the compliance history score. Contact me at (910) 709-4222 or by e mail at Deborah.w.davis@dhhs.nc.gov if you have questions. If the operator fails to correct any documented violations within the established time period, the Division of Child Development and Early Education may deny, suspend, terminate, or revoke any permit to operate (10A NCAC 09 .2000). All information in this report has been reviewed with me today.I understand that it is my responsibility to maintaincompliance with applicable NC Child Care Requirements at all times

Open Not marked corrected in the state record

Category: ratio. Open / not marked corrected.