10A NCAC 09 .0304 · Violation

Name of Operation: Grow Early Learning Angier Facility ID: 43000575 Consultant: MASHEKIA RAINES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an Annual Compliance visit. Your Rated License assessment was also completed during the visit. Tanya Herring accompanied me during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions, emergency care plan and various other required documentation related to COVID-19 were posted. CPR, First-Aid and storage of hazardous materials were monitored. The NC Child Care Law was posted. The children were observed participating in outdoor free play activities. During today’s review I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, medications, outdoor area, and transportation and all items were in compliance. I reviewed children’s records and the completed staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as further verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The following violation was observed during today’s visit; Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection expired as of 04/20/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) In response to the violation that was cited during today’s visit, I provided technical assistance and clarification on the following item; I reviewed and explained that each operator must schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. Please be reminded your fire inspection will expire on 03/26/2024. Your sanitation inspection expired on 04/20/24. Please contact Environmental Health and your local fire inspector within 30 days of the due date to request an inspection be completed. Once your inspection has been received, you will need to email them to me or mail two copies to PO Box 2306 Lillington, NC 27546. Although violations were not observed, I provided clarification and technical assistance regarding the following items; I reviewed the Criminal Background Check application and explained that it will be completed online at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/dhhscrc.asp. The payment for a Criminal Background Check will be part of the online application process. Fingerprints must be completed through live scan at your local county Sheriff's Office. I recommended that you visit our website and stay familiar with the Criminal Background Check procedures. Please be reminded that all staff members need to complete the entire process initially and obtain an approved qualifying letter before they are hired or begin working. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacted G.S. 110-90.2(b) which explains that CBC renewals are currently due for all employees every five years. I also explained that you must place the correct e-mail on the CBC application to ensure that your qualifying letter is received in a timely manner. I explained that you can renew criminal background checks up to six months ahead of time. I also recommended that you place renewal dates on a calendar, spreadsheet, or bulletin board to help keep you reminded of when it's time for renewals to be completed and this will help to maintain compliance in this area. Health Guidance has been established through NCDHHS that provides childcare facilities with steps to take that will help minimize the risk of exposure to both staff and the children in their care and reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission in the facility and community. Please be reminded that it is essential to know your Ws, which are; •Wear a face covering-teachers and children over age two are encouraged to wear mask if it is determined they can reliably wear, remove, and handle masks following CDC guidance throughout the day. Please be reminded that children must NOT wear mask during naptime, because of danger of suffocation. •Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact. •Wash your hands often-Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Specific to childcare facilities, continue to follow sanitation policies as a means to try to stop the spread of illness. Due to the current state of things, childcare facilities are encouraged to be hyper-vigilant with these actions. This includes hand washing, sanitizing, removing mouthed toys from the classroom for sanitizing, cleaning toys, and teaching the children to sneeze and cough into their elbows. For more information, the following resources are available: NC COVID-19 website, CDC COVID-19 website, NC environmental cleaning guidance, and CDC guidance for schools and childcare facilities. I also reviewed with you a list of trainings that were available through the Southwestern Child Development Commission which can also be found at www.swcdcinc.org. All health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on our website free of charge. I observed that all applicable have completed the five-year renewal for the required health and safety trainings. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills and knowledge. During today’s visit, I reviewed your Rated License Assessment information. Although it is not mandatory, we encourage providers to pursue certification and/or re-certification procedures through CEU's and reduced costs with the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals. You can follow-up with additional information at www.ncicdp.org to learn more about certification, rewards and benefits. I reviewed your education information, along with explaining your Quality point options. In education, you have earned 6 points, because the administrator is at the six-point level. You have earned a quality point, because 75% of teachers have an AAS or higher in ECE. In program, you have chosen to take the ERS and I explained that I would order the scales today and they will contact you with a time frame. Once the scales have been completed, I will contact you with that information and the number of stars the facility has earned will be determined at that time. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing in detail how and when the above violation was corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than 05/23/2024. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violation documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct the violation within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding the violation that was not corrected and a specific plan to correct the violation. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. E-mail or submit a written statement explaining how the violation was corrected along with a copy of the inspection by 05/23/2024. You can e-mail it to mashekia.raines@dhhs.nc.gov or mail it to P.O. Box 2306 Lillington, NC 27546. If you have any questions, you can contact me at 910-824-0137. 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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G.S. 110-90 · Violation

Name of Operation: Grow Early Learning Angier Facility ID: 43000575 Consultant: MASHEKIA RAINES Operation Type: Center Case Number: Visit Date: 5/9/2024 Number Present: 24 Completed Date: 5/9/2024 Age: From 0 To 5 Total Minutes: 150 Time In: 09:30 AM Time Out: 12:00 PM Time In: Time Out: List to Use: Center Type Of Visit: Annual Comp w/Rated Lic Assess Announced/Unannounced: Unannounced The purpose of today’s visit was to monitor compliance during an Annual Compliance visit. Your Rated License assessment was also completed during the visit. Tanya Herring accompanied me during today’s visit. A checklist was used to note the requirements I monitored today. Ratio, group size, supervision, capacity and approved space were in compliance. The license, restrictions, emergency care plan and various other required documentation related to COVID-19 were posted. CPR, First-Aid and storage of hazardous materials were monitored. The NC Child Care Law was posted. The children were observed participating in outdoor free play activities. During today’s review I monitored program requirements, equipment and furnishings, medications, outdoor area, and transportation and all items were in compliance. I reviewed children’s records and the completed staff and training worksheets. Your signature on these forms will serve as further verification the information provided is accurate and complete. Your facility information and e-mail address were reviewed, and no changes were made. The following violation was observed during today’s visit; Violation Number Comment Rule 104 Center has not passed required sanitation inspection and received an approved or superior rating. The sanitation inspection expired as of 04/20/2024. 10A NCAC 09 .0304(b) In response to the violation that was cited during today’s visit, I provided technical assistance and clarification on the following item; I reviewed and explained that each operator must schedule a Sanitation and Fire inspection within 12 months of the center's previous inspections. You must submit the original of the completed Sanitation and Fire inspection report to me within one week of the inspection, on the state form provided by the Division. Please be reminded your fire inspection will expire on 03/26/2024. Your sanitation inspection expired on 04/20/24. Please contact Environmental Health and your local fire inspector within 30 days of the due date to request an inspection be completed. Once your inspection has been received, you will need to email them to me or mail two copies to PO Box 2306 Lillington, NC 27546. Although violations were not observed, I provided clarification and technical assistance regarding the following items; I reviewed the Criminal Background Check application and explained that it will be completed online at www.ncchildcare.nc.gov/general/dhhscrc.asp. The payment for a Criminal Background Check will be part of the online application process. Fingerprints must be completed through live scan at your local county Sheriff's Office. I recommended that you visit our website and stay familiar with the Criminal Background Check procedures. Please be reminded that all staff members need to complete the entire process initially and obtain an approved qualifying letter before they are hired or begin working. The General Assembly of North Carolina enacted G.S. 110-90.2(b) which explains that CBC renewals are currently due for all employees every five years. I also explained that you must place the correct e-mail on the CBC application to ensure that your qualifying letter is received in a timely manner. I explained that you can renew criminal background checks up to six months ahead of time. I also recommended that you place renewal dates on a calendar, spreadsheet, or bulletin board to help keep you reminded of when it's time for renewals to be completed and this will help to maintain compliance in this area. Health Guidance has been established through NCDHHS that provides childcare facilities with steps to take that will help minimize the risk of exposure to both staff and the children in their care and reduce the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission in the facility and community. Please be reminded that it is essential to know your Ws, which are; •Wear a face covering-teachers and children over age two are encouraged to wear mask if it is determined they can reliably wear, remove, and handle masks following CDC guidance throughout the day. Please be reminded that children must NOT wear mask during naptime, because of danger of suffocation. •Wait 6 feet apart. Avoid close contact. •Wash your hands often-Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Specific to childcare facilities, continue to follow sanitation policies as a means to try to stop the spread of illness. Due to the current state of things, childcare facilities are encouraged to be hyper-vigilant with these actions. This includes hand washing, sanitizing, removing mouthed toys from the classroom for sanitizing, cleaning toys, and teaching the children to sneeze and cough into their elbows. For more information, the following resources are available: NC COVID-19 website, CDC COVID-19 website, NC environmental cleaning guidance, and CDC guidance for schools and childcare facilities. I also reviewed with you a list of trainings that were available through the Southwestern Child Development Commission which can also be found at www.swcdcinc.org. All health and safety trainings have now been relocated from Pro-Solutions to Moodle on our website free of charge. I observed that all applicable have completed the five-year renewal for the required health and safety trainings. Professional development training and education provides early childhood staff with the knowledge and skills needed to perform their duties and provide quality child care. Training is an on-going process which prepares educators to develop and expand upon their skills and knowledge. During today’s visit, I reviewed your Rated License Assessment information. Although it is not mandatory, we encourage providers to pursue certification and/or re-certification procedures through CEU's and reduced costs with the NC Institute for Child Development Professionals. You can follow-up with additional information at www.ncicdp.org to learn more about certification, rewards and benefits. I reviewed your education information, along with explaining your Quality point options. In education, you have earned 6 points, because the administrator is at the six-point level. You have earned a quality point, because 75% of teachers have an AAS or higher in ECE. In program, you have chosen to take the ERS and I explained that I would order the scales today and they will contact you with a time frame. Once the scales have been completed, I will contact you with that information and the number of stars the facility has earned will be determined at that time. Child care licensing requirements are established to ensure a safe and healthy child care environment. Therefore, it is important for you to be knowledgeable of all the licensing requirements that apply to your program. It is your responsibility to maintain compliance with all of the applicable laws and rules at all times. The best way for you to make sure that you are meeting all requirements is to periodically review the childcare law and rules. I explained that you have access to the on-line version of the Child Care Rule Book, as well as a hard copy of the rules. I recommended that you visit the Division of Child Development's website (www.ncchildcare.nc.gov) on a regular basis to find out what's new in childcare. You could also find any needed Child Care forms by going on the web site and clicking on the "Provider" tab and then clicking on the "Provider Documents" tab. All violations must be corrected immediately. Please send me a compliance letter (written statement) describing in detail how and when the above violation was corrected. The compliance letter must be received no later than 05/23/2024. The compliance letter may be sent to me via email, if you do not have access to email, please ensure that your compliance letter is mailed in a timely manner and that you allow for delays with the mail service. If your compliance letter is mailed, a handwritten signature must be included. Contact me if you have questions regarding correction of the violation documented during today’s visit. If you are unable to correct the violation within the specified timeframe, send a compliance letter regarding the violation that was not corrected and a specific plan to correct the violation. A follow up visit may be conducted in the near future to verify compliance with violations documented during the visit. E-mail or submit a written statement explaining how the violation was corrected along with a copy of the inspection by 05/23/2024. You can e-mail it to mashekia.raines@dhhs.nc.gov or mail it to P.O. Box 2306 Lillington, NC 27546. If you have any questions, you can contact me at 910-824-0137. 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