10A NCAC 09 .0713 · Violation

Name of Operation: TILLERY ACADEMY Facility ID: 84000261 Consultant: STEPHANIE PALMER Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 11/7/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 11/7/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 100 Time In: 10:05 AM Time Out: 11:45 AM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Routine Unannounced Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of this visit was to monitor applicable child care rules during a routine unannounced visit. This facility has a one-star license and the compliance history percentage prior to this visit was 95%. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Ms. Jessica Griffin, Administrator. I shared the reason for the visit. Ms. Griffin assisted me with today’s visit. The following were monitored during this visit: supervision, staff/child ratio, safety, adequate/approved space, program records, new staff records, license posted, permit restrictions, discipline and storage of hazardous products and medications. There were a total of twenty-four (24) children present during the visit. I observed children engaged in choice activities, table activity with the teacher and the individual needs of the infants and young toddlers were being met by the teacher. Medication is currently administered at this facility. I monitored the storage of the diaper creams which was in compliance with NC Child Care Rules. The last sanitation inspection was on 5/21/24 with zero (0) demerits and an approved classification. The last fire inspection was conducted on 10/2/24. There were two (2) new staff members hired since the facility’s last Annual Compliance visit on 5/8/24. The staff files and medical files were monitored for compliance with NC Child Care rules. I completed a staff and training worksheet during today’s visit for the two (2) files. The violations cited during the visit were discussed with Ms. Griffin and documented in the visit summary. The following violations were observed during the visit: Violation Number Comment Rule 318 Children between 12 and 24 months of age were grouped with children 3 years of age or older. In space #3, there was a child three years of age in the same group with children one and two years of age. 10A NCAC 09 .0713(a)(6) 1067 Each new employee did not complete, within the first two weeks of employment, six clock hours of training in required topic areas. Staff member, J.B. did not complete the required hours of orientation during the first two weeks of employment. .1101(a)(b) 1874 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. Staff member J. B. did not complete the Shaken Baby policy review prior to working with children. .0608(d)(1-4) All violations documented above must be corrected immediately. A letter needs to be sent to me stating how each violation was corrected and how compliance will be maintained in the future. Please include the violation number, statement of compliance, license ID and your signature in the letter. Your compliance letter must be received, via email before or by November 21, 2024. If needed, send your letter to: Stephanie Palmer PO Box 481335 Charlotte, NC 28269 Technical Assistance/Resources: • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Griffin about the hold harmless status for licensed facilities until the new QRIS is implemented. • During the visit, I discussed with Ms. Griffin the testing requirements and assistance provided through Clean Classrooms for Carolina Kids. • During the visit, I reminded Ms. Griffin regarding the requirement for approved fire inspection reports to be submitted to the DCDEE within one week of completion. • During the visit, Ms. Griffin asked about the training requirements for a facility driver. I shared that if the driver provides direct care for the children, ie. Another staff member is not in the vehicle with the driver, he/she will need to complete the health and safety trainings and the on-going trainings. The on-going training hours can be prorated if the driver works less than 40 hours per week. Please see rule .1103 (d) on page 40 of the NC Child Care Rules. Also, please refer to pages 38-40 for rules regarding the health and safety trainings as well as the on-going training hours. • During the visit, I discussed with Ms. Griffin rule .0713 (a) (6) on pages 25-26 of the NC Child Care Rules regarding children ages 12 months-24 months not being in the same group as children ages 3 and older. The exception applies to the first and last hours of the day. Please continue to visit DCDEE’s website at https://ncchildcare.ncdhhs.gov/ to get the latest updates. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact me at 980-867-8005 or via email at Stephanie.palmer@dhhs.nc.gov. Stephanie Palmer Child Care Consultant Regulatory Services Section/DHHS Division of Child Development and Early Education 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

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